Switch Back Road (FR 2627) in WI -- Camping Rules & Access

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Switch Back Road (FR 2627) in WI

Road corridorChequamegon-Nicolet NF, Lakewood-Laona Ranger District

19 mi from Crandon

Maps 1,409 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.

Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest ↗

Stay limit: 21 days · within 28 days · then move 1 road mi
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Road Access

Moderate
  • All 0.6 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, 0.4 miles of it dirt.
  • Near Barney Creek State Natural Area.
  • Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Sugarbush Hill rises 16 miles northwest.

Rules

  • Dispersed camping within one quarter mile of a developed recreation site is prohibited.
  • Camp at least 1320 ft from developed recreation site. (Dispersed camping on Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest lands in the Lakewood-Laona Ranger District)
  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 34–55°F, 3.3″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.