FR 2857, Chequamegon-Nicolet in WI -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Wisconsin

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FR 2857, Chequamegon-Nicolet in WI

Chequamegon-Nicolet NF, Lakewood-Laona Ranger District
1,003 ft
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Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 3.0-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Oconto County, WI. The road is open seasonally, April 1 to November 30.

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

All 3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (3 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.7 miles off. South Branch Oconto River runs 1.1 mi off. The nearest town, Legend Lake, is 16 mi off.

September normals 47–70°F, 3.4″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Bonita Spur D (FR 2112) in WIForest Road Road0.7miFR 3041, Chequamegon-Nicolet in WIDispersed Camping1.5miFR 2856, Chequamegon-Nicolet in WIDispersed Camping1.6miSheep Ranch Road (FR 2313) in WIDispersed Camping1.6miFR 3040, Chequamegon-Nicolet in WIDispersed Camping2.2mi
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?