Spearhead Point Shelter

Chequamegon-Nicolet NF, WI · ≈47.3 mi to Wausau
Sites
1
Max rig
No RV sites
Pull-through
N/A
Hookups
None
ADA
To town
47.3 mi
Signal

✓ Best for

  • Groups up to 30 people
  • Day hikers and picnickers
  • Fishing day-trips
  • Boating and swimming outings

✕ Not ideal for

  • Overnight camping
  • RVs of any size
  • Travelers needing cell service

Connectivity

Plan to be offlineNo modeled cell coverage from any carrier. If you need connectivity here, a satellite communicator or hotspot device is worth considering.

What's here

1 Group Shelter (no Hookups)Reserved as one unit · largest capacity: 30 people
Rig compatibility

Will your rig fit?

This is a day-use area — no overnight camping of any kind (tent, RV, or otherwise) is available here.

Amenities & features

Amenities
GrillsShadeTrash collectionVault toilets
Activities
BikingBoatingCampingFishingHikingSwimming SiteWildlife Viewing
Natural features
Lakefront
CampIntel Score

How we score

We score what we can verify.
Tight for big rigsRig fit
Easy to reachAccess
Minimal servicesConvenience
Verdicts come from our Rig fit, Access & Convenience sub-scores — each built only from verifiable Recreation.gov data.

Where it is

Nearest town: Wausau, ~47.3 miGet directions ↗

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Photos

Photos: Roxann Ebert/USDA Forest Service, USDA Forest Service

Overview

Overview Spearhead Point Shelter is a day-use picnic site for large groups. It is located in one of the most popular areas surrounding Mondeaux Flowage in northern Wisconsin. Nearby, visitors can access the lake and numerous trails. Recreation Boating, swimming and fishing are popular activities. Anglers can expect to find a variety of species, including pike, largemouth bass and bluegill. Boats with and without motors are allowed on the lake, however the lake is quite shallow in some areas. A portion of the Ice Age National Scenic Trail is easily accessed from the campground. The trail is open to hiking and wanders 1,200 miles along the edge of a historic glacier that once covered the state of Wisconsin and much of North America. Facilities The accessible picnic shelter can accommodate up to 30 people. It is equipped with picnic tables and grills. Two stone fireplaces are available inside the shelter. Accessible vault toilets and drinking water are also provided. Overnight camping is not allowed at the shelter but is available at adjacent Spearhead Point Campground. Natural Features The shelter is located within the Spearhead Point Campground at an elevation of 1,140 feet. Tall trees surround the shelter, which is nestled along the western shore of 411-acre Mondeaux Flowage. Nearby Attractions The city of Westboro is about 10 miles away.

Managed by USDA Forest Service · Primitive campground