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From Wabeno, WI, at the intersection of State Rts. 32 and 52, take Rt. 52 west 7.1 miles to campground sign and Forest Rt. 2126. Continue straight at sign onto Rt. 2126 and go 0.3 miles to another campground sign. Turn left at sign onto Ada and Glade Lake Dr./Forest Rt. 2620 (dirt) and go 1.1 miles to campground.
Beautiful area, great beach. Bright lights on the front of vault toilet buildings shine outward in all directions and completely ruin the dark of night for tent campers in many of the nicest sites here. The lighting is completely out of character for a rustic national forest campground. Fortunately I’ve not seen these sorts of lights installed at other campgrounds on the Chequamegon Nicolet. Otherwise a very nice campground worth a visit.
The water pump by the lakeside campsites furthest into the loop was not working when we visited. Just one water spout was working at the campground entrance kiosk.
All sites here are first-come, first-served as of 2022, but at least some sites are slated to become reservable on the federal recreation website starting in 2023.
Quiet, out of the way campground. Only 19 sites. Site 10 is great. Only pit toilets. No showers.
On my way from Toronto to Minneapolis, after passing the town of Laona, I arrived at Ada Lake Campground in the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest. I spoke to the campground host, a very nice gentleman, then drove around and picked campsite #10 [N45° 22.136' W88° 43.888'], very close to the lake. I quickly set up the tent, went for a short hike at the campground and around the lake and then admired the sunset. Very nice campground!
Amazingly magical campground! Try to snag yourself a lake front spot if possible. The beach is well taken care of and great for kids and adults. The campground host was super friendly and helpful. He kept the bathrooms tidy and frequently picked up any garbage he found (most campers are respectful and cleanup after themselves)
There is a water fountain and tap for filling up large water containers. Recycling and trash bins. Super clean pit toilets.
