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Wellington Lake

Wellington Lake

Source: wisconsin_department_of_natural_resources Updated 1 year ago

City: Rib Lake, WI
County: Taylor County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 45.29387061, -90.25009743
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About This Access Site
Wellington Lake offers a public boat ramp and carry-in access point in Rib Lake, Taylor County. This 45-acre lake features a maximum depth of 41 feet, making it suitable for various watercraft including kayaks, canoes, and motorboats. The lake is popular for both recreation and fishing, with panfish, largemouth bass, and northern pike present in the waters.

The access site is located near West Point Recreation Area, a family-friendly campground with additional amenities including a public beach and hiking trails. This makes Wellington Lake an excellent choice for paddlers seeking a scenic northern Wisconsin destination with both water recreation and land-based activities nearby. The lake's moderate size and depth provide good conditions for paddling, though boaters should be aware of the shallow areas typical of lakes in this region.
Federal Facility Information
Free Access Reservations Available

Overview
The Westpoint Campground is a family-friendly campground with access to a beautiful northern Wisconsin recreation area, complete with hiking trails and a scenic lake.
Recreation
A boat ramp into the 411-acre Mondeaux Flowage is available not far from the campground. The lake, although rather shallow, is popular for swimming and fishing. Anglers can expect a catch of musky, pan fish,...

Overview
The Westpoint Campground is a family-friendly campground with access to a beautiful northern Wisconsin recreation area, complete with hiking trails and a scenic lake.
Recreation
A boat ramp into the 411-acre Mondeaux Flowage is available not far from the campground. The lake, although rather shallow, is popular for swimming and fishing. Anglers can expect a catch of musky, pan fish, largemouth bass and pike, among other varieties. 

 

A series of hiking trails is available in the area, including for the 1,200-mile Ice Age National Scenic Trail, which traces the edges of a historic glacier that once covered the state of Wisconsin and much of North America.
Facilities
The campground offers a dozen sites for tent or RV camping. No hookups are available. 
 
Each site is equipped with tables and campfire rings with grills. Accessible vault toilets are provided. Drinking water is available at the campround or at Glacial Springs, located on Park Road (FR 1563). A picnic area is available at the nearby Mondeaux Picnic Area.
Natural Features
The campground sits within the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest, near the city of Medford. Shady sites are nestled along the Mondeaux Flowage, with the Ice Age National Scenic Trail traversing the campground.

Nearby Attractions
The campground is just a couple miles from the popular Mondeaux Picnic Area at the Mondeaux Dam Recreation Area.

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