Wisconsin / Price County / Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest - Medford-Park Falls District

Sailor Lake

Closed — Closed for the season. Typically operates from May through October. Reservations available through Recreation.gov.

About

Sailor Lake Campground is a rustic, secluded campground located on the northwestern shores of 170-acre Sailor Lake in the Medford-Park Falls District of the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest. The campground features 25 sites arranged in two loops, shaded by mixed hardwood forest at an elevation of 1,460 feet. Sites include standard back-in and pull-through options, three walk-in tent sites, and one double group site that accommodates up to 16 people. The campground is especially popular with off-road vehicle enthusiasts, offering direct campground access to the 70-mile Flambeau Motorized Trail System. The multi-use trail features rolling terrain, tree-lined corridors, wooden bridges, and scenic overlooks of bogs and lakes. ATVs and UTVs can operate in the campground only to access the trail from campsites. The trail is also used for horseback riding, mountain biking, and hiking, and becomes a popular snowmobiling destination in winter. Sailor Lake provides year-round fishing opportunities for perch, bluegill, crappie, largemouth bass, and northern pike. A paved boat landing with shallow access is located at the day-use picnic area half a mile from the campground on Forest Road 139. The lake is suitable for both motorized and non-motorized boating, including kayaking and canoeing. The campground is located approximately 11 miles southeast of Fifield, offering a balance of seclusion and convenient access to town.

Directions

From Fifield, follow State Highway 70 east for about 7 miles and turn right (south) on Forest Road 139 and continue for 3 miles.

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