Open for the 2026 season. The campground typically opens the Thursday before the May fishing opener (first Saturday in May) and operates through fall. Currently, 13 campsites in the Blueberry and Heron loops are closed. Mix of reservable sites via Recreation.gov and first-come, first-served availability.
Heat Advisory issued July 29 at 3:55AM CDT until July 29 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 90 degrees and Wet Bulb Globe Temperatures up to 82 degrees expected. * WHERE...In Minnesota, Crow Wing, Aitkin, Pine, Koochiching, Cass, Itasca, Carlton, St. Louis, and Northern Cook and Lake Counties. In Wisconsin, Ashland, Bayfield, Burnett, Douglas, Sawyer, and Washburn Counties. This includes the Tribal Lands of the St. Croix Band in Burnett County, the Red Cliff Band, the Lac Courte Oreilles Reservation, the Fond du Lac Band, the Bad River Reservation, the Mille Lacs Band, Big Sandy Lake, East Lake, Hinckley and, Lena Lake areas and the Bois Forte Band, Lake Vermilion, Nett Lake and, Deer Creek areas. Other locations including the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, Voyageurs National Park and Madeline Island. The entire Boundary Waters is also included. * WHEN...From noon today to 7 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
About
Day Lake Campground sits in the heart of Wisconsin's elk country within the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest. The 52-site campground plus 3 walk-in sites are spread across several loops including Jack, Musk, Redp, and Pape, offering spacious and shaded camping under towering pines on the eastern shore of 632-acre Day Lake. Each site comes equipped with a parking spur, fire ring with grill, picnic table, and tent pad. Six paved barrier-free sites provide ADA accessibility, and some sites can accommodate RVs up to 45 feet. The campground serves as a hub for diverse recreation. Day Lake is renowned for excellent musky, bass, and panfish fishing, with a boat ramp and picnic area with beach access located two miles south on County Highway M. A half-mile interpretive trail is accessible directly from the campground. As a designated off-road vehicle campground, it offers direct access to the Dead Horse Run ATV/UTV Trail system's miles of OHV, hiking, and mountain biking trails. The area is rich with wildlife including elk, eagles, and loons. A general store, bait shop, firewood vendor, fuel, and restaurants are located in Clam Lake about a mile away. The local community hosts an annual July 4th fireworks display.
Directions
From Clam Lake, Wisconsin, travel one mile north on County Highway GG.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $18 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 60ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 60ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | Yes |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (715) 634-4821 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
Useful Links
| View on Recreation.gov | |
| USFS Day Lake Recreation Area |
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