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Access Site WI

Clam Lake

Upper Clam Lake West Fork Chippewa River

Source: wisconsin_department_of_natural_resources Updated 1 year ago

City: Clam Lake, WI
County: Ashland County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 46.15785922, -90.91190604
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About This Access Site
**Upper Clam Lake** is a 168-acre lake in Ashland County offering public boat access via a paved, trailer-accessible boat ramp located on Cumberland Point Road. The lake has a maximum depth of 20 feet, making it suitable for kayaking, canoeing, and motorized boating. Additional parking is available 0.7 miles east on Lynch Bridge Road. The access point provides a straightforward launch for exploring the lake and its peninsulas and islands.

The lake supports a healthy fishery including musky, panfish, largemouth bass, northern pike, and walleye, making it popular with anglers as well as paddlers. The surrounding area is part of the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest and the North Country National Scenic Trail system, offering paddlers opportunities to explore a scenic region near Lake Superior. For more information or to confirm current conditions, contact the managing facility at (715) 634-4821 or (715) 264-2511.
Federal Facility Information
(715) 634-4821 Free Access Reservations Available

Overview
Day Lake Campground is situated in northwestern Wisconsin, not far from the shores of Lake Superior. The spacious and peaceful Day Lake offers a family-friendly campground with swimming beaches, a boat launch and picnic area. Day Lake is a designated off-road vehicle campground, allowing off-road vehicle use to and from the nearby trails.Recreation
Located in the elk capital of...

Overview
Day Lake Campground is situated in northwestern Wisconsin, not far from the shores of Lake Superior. The spacious and peaceful Day Lake offers a family-friendly campground with swimming beaches, a boat launch and picnic area. Day Lake is a designated off-road vehicle campground, allowing off-road vehicle use to and from the nearby trails.Recreation
Located in the elk capital of Wisconsin, the Day Lake area has activities for everyone. Miles of off-road vehicle, hiking and mountain biking trails are nearby on the Dead Horse Run Off-road Vehicle (ATV/UTV) Trail. A half-mile interpretive trail can be accessed from the campground.

A boat ramp and picnic area with beach access are located two miles south of the campground, on County Highway M.

The 640-acre lake is a popular destination for anglers, with musky, bass and panfish available in abundance. The area is also ideal for kayaking, canoeing and swimming. Elk, eagles, loons and other wildlife are often spotted in the area.Facilities
The campground offers dozens of single-family campsites for tent and RV camping. Only the Paper Birch loop has a paved road, while the remainder of roads within the campground are gravel. The parking aprons are grass and dirt.

Each campsite is equipped with tables and campfire rings with grills. Accessible vault toilets and hand pump drinking water are also provided. Trash collection and recycling bins are available at the campground as well.Natural Features
The Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest offers 845,000 acres of lush landscape dotted with lakes, rivers and streams. Pine, spruce, maple, aspen and balsam forests, as well as extensive jack pine plantations, make up the vegetation.
Nearby Attractions
A general store, bait shop, firewood vendor, fuel and restaurants are located in Clam Lake, about a mile from the campground. The local community club hosts an annual July 4th fireworks display.

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Nearby Recreation Areas
North Country National Scenic Trail Located within
Chequamegon-Nicolet NF Located within