HORSESHOE LAKE

About

Horseshoe Lake Recreation Area is an equestrian-focused campground in the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest, located north of Ino, Wisconsin on the Washburn Ranger District. The terrain features gently rolling sandy loam surface ideal for horseback riding, with trails weaving through towering pine and hardwood forests and open barrens. The combined trail loop length is 12 miles across three loops. The campground has nine family sites accommodating up to 8 people and 4 vehicles each, plus one group site for up to 14 people. Highlines for horses are present at each campsite, though sites are open to all campers regardless of whether they have horses. Both back-in sites (35-foot limit) and pull-through sites are available. Shared amenities include two vault toilets, two manure pits, and garbage service. Campers must bring their own drinking water as only non-potable water is available on site. A day-use parking area is available for visitors riding trails without camping. The nearby Moquah Barrens offers opportunities for wildlife viewing, bird watching, and berry picking in late summer. OHV use is prohibited in the campground, but campers can access the Iron River Trail from open OHV roads.

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.