Lake Chippewa Campground

The Great Outdoors

Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest is a multi-use natural preserve that is spread out over approximately a dozen counties; in addition to providing timber resources and fishing opportunities, it is a habitat for many wildlife species and a public outdoor recreation area. You can come here to go hiking and enjoy the scenic views or to go biking. The trails are open for mountain biking, but if you prefer, you can cycle on the roads instead. Geocaching is allowed, and you can pan for gold or try your hand at rockhounding. Camping is permitted, and you can park your RV rental here to enjoy the natural beauty and the comfort of your home-on-wheels.Brule River State Forest contains the entire length of the Bois Brule River, which is divided into two parts, the upper river which flows through coniferous bog and the lower part which descends over rocks and ledges as it flows towards and into Lake Superior. It has been a well-known fishing destination for over a century and where you'll find brook, brown, and rainbow trout along with coho and chinook salmon. Keep your camper rental nearby and take your catch straight from the river to the frying pan. If you'd prefer to go hiking, a small section of the North Country National Scenic Trail passes through the park; you can also canoe or kayak the river.Flambeau River State Forest, near the city of Ladysmith, is another potential destination where you can enjoy hiking and canoeing or kayaking on the river. Novice kayakers should head for the river's north fork, while the south fork is more difficult and better suited to those with experience. You can fish in the river or in the park's lakes for sturgeon, trout, walleye, and other fish species, and hunting is also allowed. Both activities require a license. If you're hoping for a more relaxed activity, you can explore the park in your rental RV and take a self-guided tour. There are several highways that intersect the park, providing spectacular views.

Exploring The Area

As incredible as the Wisconsin outdoors are, you'll also want to spend some time experiencing the culture and city life that exists here. Prentice is a charming little town with events throughout the year and some unique activities, such as the Grumpy Grandpas 5K Run/Walk (part of their fall Prentice Progress Days celebration). There are a handful of dining establishments in or near the city where you can enjoy a good meal. One of the diners is open for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and weekend brunches, and has a picturesque view of the lake outside.Rice Lake has a golf course where you can fit in a quick round, a roller-skating arena that is perfect for families, and a community dinner theater that puts on several plays and musicals each year using local amateur talent (although you wouldn't know it). There's a firing range where you can spend some time target shooting or even taking lessons if it's your first time, and the city has an active restaurant scene that offers Scandinavian, Japanese, and Chinese cuisines, barbecue, pub fare, and much more.Whatever it is you're looking for, outdoor adventure or appreciation, culture or anything else, Wisconsin is certainly where you'll find it, and Lake Chippewa Campground will be your introduction.