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Access Site WI

Moose Lake

Moose Lake West Fork Chippewa River

Source: wisconsin_department_of_natural_resources Updated 1 year ago

City: Hayward, WI
County: Sawyer County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 46.01697657, -91.04366354
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About This Access Site
Moose Lake is an 83-acre lake located in the Chequamegon National Forest near Hayward, Wisconsin, offering a scenic paddling destination for kayakers and canoeists. The boat ramp provides convenient access to the lake, which reaches depths of up to 61 feet. From the ramp, paddlers can explore the main lake or continue west 0.3 miles to access Little Moose Lake via another boat ramp. The surrounding forest setting makes this an attractive spot for a paddling trip combined with camping or other recreational activities.

**Directions & Logistics:** From Hayward, drive east on State Highway 77 for about 28 miles, then turn right onto Forest Service Road 174 (continue about 1 mile), followed by a right turn onto Forest Service Road 176. After approximately 5 miles, turn right again and drive less than 2 miles to reach the ramp. For reservations and additional information about the adjacent Moose Lake Campground, call (715) 634-4821 or (715) 264-2511. The lake supports fishing for musky, panfish, largemouth bass, and northern pike, making it a popular multi-use recreation area.
Federal Facility Information
(715) 634-4821 Free Access Reservations Available

Overview
Moose Lake Campground sits along its namesake lake in the Chequamegon National Forest of northern Wisconsin. The serene lake and surrounding forest offer a spectacular location for families to enjoy nature.Recreation
The location provides access to a variety of activities, including miles of off-road vehicle, hiking and mountain biking trails.

Anglers will find an abundance of musky,...

Overview
Moose Lake Campground sits along its namesake lake in the Chequamegon National Forest of northern Wisconsin. The serene lake and surrounding forest offer a spectacular location for families to enjoy nature.Recreation
The location provides access to a variety of activities, including miles of off-road vehicle, hiking and mountain biking trails.

Anglers will find an abundance of musky, walleye, bass and pan fish in the lake, and the clear water is ideal for kayaking, canoeing and swimming. A sandy beach and a boat ramp provide convenient lake access.Facilities
This small and semi-secluded campground offers about 15 single-family campsites for tent and RV camping.

Each site is equipped with tables and campfire rings with grills. Accessible vault toilets, drinking water and trash collection are provided. Roads into the campground are not paved and the parking aprons are grass and gravel.Natural Features
Chequamegon National Forest offers 845,000 acres dotted with countless lakes, rivers and streams. Pine, spruce, maple, aspen, and balsam forests, as well as extensive jack pine plantations, make up the lush landscape.

Moose Lake is a 1,670-acre body of water that is popular for fishing, boating and swimming. Elk, eagles, loons and other wildlife are often viewed in and near the campground.

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