Ada Lake

Closed — Closed for the season. The campground operates May 2 through October 15. Sites are first-come, first-served only; no reservations accepted.

About

Ada Lake Recreation Area is a peaceful retreat located just 5 minutes southwest of Wabeno in the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest. The campground offers 19 first-come, first-served sites, most of which can accommodate campers 30 feet or longer, with several sites accommodating rigs 45 feet and beyond. The 75-acre lake features exceptionally clear water and a sandy beach perfect for swimming. Fishing is good for bass, northern pike, rainbow trout, and panfish. A boat landing provides access for non-motorized boats, kayaks, and canoes; electric motors only are permitted on the lake. The campground includes vault toilets, potable water, and a camp host during the operating season. Each site has a maximum capacity of 8 people and 4 vehicles. Ada Lake Recreation Area serves as an excellent base camp for exploring nearby attractions including Quartz Hill, Jones Springs Area, Cathedral Pines, and Knowles Creek Interpretive Trail. The campground is located along a scenic fall color driving tour route. In winter, the boat landing and parking area are plowed for ice fishing access, though the campground itself is closed.

Directions

From Wabeno, drive north 0.8 mile on Highway 32 to Highway 52. Turn left (west) on Highway 52 and drive 7.0 miles to FR 2126. Continue straight on FR 2126 for 0.4 mile to FR 2620. Turn left on FR 2620 and drive 1.2 miles to campground.

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