West Point Recreation Area
If you are looking for campground with a family friendly atmosphere, try the West Point Campground northwest of Medford on the Mondeaux Flowage.
The West Point Campground on the Medford-Park Falls Ranger District is located on the Mondeaux Flowage with 13 accessible campsites equipped with a parking spur, campfire ring with grill, picnic table, vault toilets and drinking water. There is an accessible vault toilet and fishing pier at nearby Lakeview Day Use Site.
Day use facilities include access to the popular 416 acre Mondeaux Flowage and the Ice Age National Scenic Trail. There is no long term or day use parking for visitors entering the Ice Age National Scenic Trail within the campground. A dumpster is provided for registered campers.
So, if you like to hike, fish, swim, canoe, or picnic, then the Mondeaux Dam Recreation Area is the place for you, located 25 minutes north of Medford. The West Point Recreation Area is pet friendly; See restrictions below for more information.
Reservations
There are no reservable sites at West Point Recreation Area. All sites are available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
General Information
Campground Camping
The rustic West Point Recreation Area is on the beautiful 411-acre Mondeaux Flowage. Each site is equipped with a picnic table and a fire ring. Garbage and recycling dumpsters are available in the campground for campers only. Most sites are spacious, and some are over 45' long. Some sites have lake access.
- No. of Sites: 15
RV Camping
Most sites are back-in and not specifically designed for RVs. Hookups and dump stations are not available.
The open season typically starts the Thursday before the May fishing opener, which is the first Saturday in May.
Quiet hours are from 10 pm to 6 am. The use of generators is not allowed during quiet hours.
A variety of recreation passes are accepted. More information is available on our Passes page.
Restrictions for all National Forest System lands can be found by visiting Title 36 Code of Federal Regulations 261. The Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest specific restrictions can be found on the Orders of the Forest Supervisor page.
Campsite Capacity
- Maximum of 8 people and 4 vehicles at each camp site.
- Vehicle capacity limit includes vehicles, wheeled camping units and trailers.
Firewood Closure Order
- Our firewood closure order prohibits the possession, storage, or transport of any firewood that originates from more than 25 miles from your campsite. Firewood certified by the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Transportation and Consumer Protection can originate from more than 25 miles from National Forest destination.
- Pallet boards are not approved.
Operation of all ATVs & UTVs are prohibited in campground.
Overnight Use:
Single Site: $15 per night
$15 per night. $7.50 with the use of an Interagency Pass (access or senior).
Pets must be crated, caged, or on a leash less than 6’ in length while in developed recreation areas.
Address: 850 North 8th, State Highway 13 Medford, WI 54451
Phone: 715-748-4875
Hours: Tuesday and Thursday – 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (Closed on federal holidays)
Office Email: sm.fs.cnnfadmin@usda.gov
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 45.317724
Longitude: -90.438125
Directions
Travel north from Medford for 4 miles on State Hwy. 13. Turn left (west) on County Trunk Highway M for about 7 miles. Turn right (north) on County Trunk Highway E for 8.5 miles, then turn right (east) on Forest Road 1563 for 1 mile. Turn right (east) for 1 mile to the campground entrance.
Parking
Gravel roads and parking.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are available at this site.
Water
Potable water is available at this site.
Picnic Tables
Picnic tables are available at this site.
Recreation Opportunities
Fishing - Lake & Pond Info
The Mondeaux Flowage has good fishing opportunities. A boat landing is two miles away from Forest Road 106. Some lakes have special fishing regulations. Be sure to check regulations for the area you are fishing.
Fish Species: Crappie, bluegill, northern pike, musky, and walleye.
Day Hikes Info
There are a couple of options for hiking at West Point. The Ice Age National Scenic Trail runs next to the campground. Another option is the Aldo Leopold Nature Trail which is less than two miles from the campground on Forest Road 106.
Viewing Scenery Info
Enjoy all that the forest has to offer, be ready to be surrounded by beautiful scenery of the Mondeaux Flowage.
Boating - Motorized Info
This is a motorized flowage mainly used for fishing. As a shallow flowage with occasional stumps, it is not conducive to water sports such as tubing and skiing. A boat landing is located two miles from Forest Road 106.
Boating - Non-Motorized Info
The Mondeaux Flowage is great for canoeing, kayaking, and paddle boarding around the curvy lakeshore. A boat landing is located two miles from Forest Road 106.
Swimming Info
A swimming beach is located near the lodge, less than two miles away, off Forest Road 106. This beach is for campers and non-campers.