HORSESHOE LAKE
Closed — Closed for the season. Open season typically starts the Thursday before the May fishing opener, which is the first Saturday in May.
Flood Watch issued April 11 at 1:13AM CDT until April 15 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Duluth MN
Heavy rain on top of the existing snowpack may increase the rate of snowmelt. The resultant runoff may cause water levels in area rivers to increase and flooding is possible. * WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt continues to be possible. * WHERE...In Wisconsin, Ashland, Bayfield and Iron Counties. This includes the Tribal Lands of the Bad River Reservation, the Red Cliff Band and the northwestern county of the Lac du Flambeau Band. Other locations including Madeline Island and the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore. * WHEN...From this evening through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Around 1 to 3 inches of rain is expected to fall over several inches of lingering snowpack along the South Shore of Lake Superior. Areas of minor flooding are possible in the Bayfield Peninsula and east over northern Ashland and Iron counties. - Flood safety information can be found at www.weather.gov/safety/flood.
About
Horseshoe Lake Recreation Area is an equestrian-style campground located on the Washburn Ranger District of the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest, north of Ino, Wisconsin. Designed primarily for horse camping but open to all campers, the facility features 9 family camping units and 1 group site. Each family site accommodates up to 8 people and 4 vehicles, while the group site allows up to 14 people. All sites feature highlines for horses, with both back-in (sites 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7) and pull-through sites (sites 3 and 8) available. The campground provides vault toilets, two manure pits, and garbage service. Water is available on-site but is non-potable, so campers must bring their own drinking water. Sites include picnic tables and fire rings. A day-use parking area is available for trail riders not staying overnight. The Horseshoe Lake Saddle Trail system offers 12 miles of riding opportunities across three overlapping loops: A Loop (9.25 miles), B Loop (3.7 miles), and Outside Loop (10.25 miles). The terrain is gently rolling with sandy loam surface ideal for horse riding, weaving through towering pine and hardwood forests as well as open barrens. Forest roads in the area are also open to horseback riding. The nearby Moquah Barrens provides additional opportunities for wildlife viewing, bird watching, and berry picking. OHV use is prohibited in the campground, though open OHV roads provide access to the Iron River Trail.
Directions
From Ashland drive 14 miles west on US Highway 2 to Ino and Forest Road 236, turn right (north) and go 11 miles on Forest Road 236 to Forest Road 245. Turn right on Forest Road 245 and go 2.2 miles to the campground.
Nearby Campgrounds
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $6 - $25 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | Yes |
Contact
| sm.fs.cnnfadmin@usda.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (715) 373-2667 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| Horseshoe Lake Recreation Area | |
| View on Recreation.gov |
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