Camping at Chequamegon Fat Tire Fest

[shawn34]

Hello.
I will be doing my first chequamegon 40 since 1987. I am look ing for a place to camp near the start in Hayward. Any suggestions?:banana:

Thanks

[Magic]

Shawn, check on the Hayward Chamber of Commerce web site. There should be some info on camping in the area. Hope it works out for ya.

[jkalla]

There are a lot of USFS campgrounds in the forest but nothing reaaly close to Hayward. I have always camped at the Two Lakes campground near Drummond. It's closer to Cable than Hayward. Here's a list of the USFS campgrounds in the area. Click on the map view to see where there close to.



http://www.fs.fed.us/r9/cnnf/rec/camping/index.html

[tedsti]

I have stayed at Namakogen camp ground several times. Very similar to Two Lakes. Both of these will put you closer to the end of the race. Bring biodegradable camp soap for washing up in the lake. None of the WI state forest campgrounds have showers.


Ted

[jeffgude]

The Hayward KOA is usually filled with racers and is within riding distance of the start of the 40. Plenty of hot showers available there.

[martini]

While all very good suggestions below, the best kept secret for Chequamegon camping (for the race at least) is had at the Campgrounds along the Namekegon River. They're free, deserted, and there's one close to Hayward. I can't remember milage markers or anything, but just look for Canoe put-ins along the highway 'tween Hayward and Cable. Keep in mind that there are no facilites save for a biffie. You can have a fire if you're up to it. This is where I stayed the last two races i did up there. There were also other racers staying there too.

[igor]

Was just up there this past weekend. Stayed at the Two Lakes campground. It was awesome. Thursday night it was sooooo quiet. Ahhhhh serenity now!

I've also stayed at Namakogen campground too. Both are good choices but like what was said earlier they are closer to the finish than the start.

[igor]

While all very good suggestions below, the best kept secret for Chequamegon camping (for the race at least) is had at the Campgrounds along the Namekegon River. They're free, deserted, and there's one close to Hayward. I can't remember milage markers or anything, but just look for Canoe put-ins along the highway 'tween Hayward and Cable. Keep in mind that there are no facilites save for a biffie. You can have a fire if you're up to it. This is where I stayed the last two races i did up there. There were also other racers staying there too.
Are these sites for the canoe campers? Also on the Camba web site it says you can do what's called dispersal camping out in the forest you just need to stay away from the road a bit. Does anyone know any good spots? I never can seem to find any.

[martini]

The sites are for canoe campers and anyone else really. In Nat'l forest one can camp anywhere so long as you're away from the road(Correct me if I'm wrong). There are never any "sites", you just find a good spot and set up the tent.

[TrailPatrol]

The USFS has a number of what they call "dispersed" campsites located throughout the forest. I stayed at one during Chequamegon last year, but it's a secret, because I plan to stay there again this year, and it only fits one tent! :crazy2:

The Forest Sevice office in Hayward has a (Really bad) map of dispersed sites. if you want to call or write for one. Down close to Hayward you are in state and county forest more than the National Forest, so you might want to check out the website on WI DNR. I know the rules for camping in WI state forests are much different than here in MN. Also, I would call the National Park Service in St. Croix Falls or Trego, and see what the rules are for riverine campsite use. I know when I was a ranger there, drive-in camping was not allowed above Hwy. 70.

Camp safe,
:banana:
Hans

[martini]

Also, I would call the National Park Service in St. Croix Falls or Trego, and see what the rules are for riverine campsite use. I know when I was a ranger there, drive-in camping was not allowed above Hwy. 70.

Camp safe,
:stupid bananna:
Hans

Hmmm, things may have changed. I dunno. The specific site I'm talking about has access off of the highway, and can be used as a landing for put-in or take-out of the canoe. Each time I've stayed there, there's one more car(5 at last count) in the lot. There's lots of mowed space for putting up tents and such.