Kathryn Lake Recreation Area
Chippewa Campground is a nearby Forest Service campground that is near Kathryn Lake. Find additional camping opportunities in the Medford area.
General Information
Restrictions for all National Forest System lands can be found by visiting Title 36 Code of Federal Regulations 261 by clicking here. 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.
ATVs & UTVs over 65” in width are prohibited on Perkinstown Trail, and operation of all ATVs & UTVs are prohibited in campground.
The USDA Forest Service honors all four Interagency Recreation Passes that may be applied at National Park Service, Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Reclamation and U.S. Fish and Wildlife sites charging recreation use fees.
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: 45.200331
Longitude: -90.620151
Directions
- Travel north from Medford on State Highway 13 for 4 miles.
- Turn left (west) on County Trunk Highway M for 15 miles.
- Turn left (south) for 0.5 miles on Forest Road 121 campground entrance.
Facility and Amenity Information
Accessibility
The boat landing is accessible.
Restrooms
Restrooms are not available at this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
Picnic Tables
Picnic tables are available at this site.
Recreation Opportunities
Fishing - Lake & Pond
Fishing - IceFishing - Lake & Pond Info
Boating and fishing are popular activities on Kathryn Lake. Anglers can expect to find plentiful populations of walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, yellow perch and panfish.
Fishing - Ice Info
Year-round fishing is a popular activity on Kathryn Lake. Anglers can expect to find plentiful populations of walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, yellow perch and panfish.
Boating - Motorized Info
There is an accessible Boat Landing at Kathryn Lake.
Boating - Non-Motorized Info
Canoeing, kayaking, paddling and windsurfing are some of the popular non-motorized water activities on the 62-acre Kathryn Lake.