FR 2296, Chequamegon-Nicolet in WI -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Wisconsin

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FR 2296, Chequamegon-Nicolet in WI

Chequamegon-Nicolet NF, Lakewood-Laona Ranger District
1,124 ft
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Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 1.3-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Oconto County, WI.

Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest, Lakewood-Laona Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 21-day limit in any 28 days.

All 1.3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 0.6 miles of dirt. Level ground alongside most of its length. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Open country -- nothing named rises within 30 miles of here. South Branch Oconto River runs 0.4 mi off. Night skies measure Bortle 3 -- a dark rural sky. The nearest town, Legend Lake, is 19 mi off.

September normals 46–70°F, 3.5″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
FR 3038, Chequamegon-Nicolet in WIDispersed Camping0.5miFR 2316, Chequamegon-Nicolet in WIForest Road Road0.5miFR 2946, Chequamegon-Nicolet in WIDispersed Camping1.0miSheep Ranch Road (FR 2313) in WIDispersed Camping1.1miFR 3041, Chequamegon-Nicolet in WIDispersed Camping1.2mi
Fire restrictions

Set by Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest, Lakewood-Laona Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.

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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?