FR 559, Chequamegon-Nicolet in WI -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Wisconsin

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FR 559, Chequamegon-Nicolet in WI

Chequamegon-Nicolet NF, Medford-Park Falls Ranger District
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A 0.4-mile stretch of graded dirt National Forest road in Taylor County, WI.

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

All 0.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Graded dirt the whole way in (0.4 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length.

Secluded here -- the nearest through road is 3.6 miles off. Open country -- nothing named rises within 30 miles of here. 1 Reservoir lies 1.2 mi off. The nearest town, Medford, is 14 mi off.

September normals 46–69°F, 3.8″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Backcountry Campsite in WIBackcountry Campsite0.5miBackcountry Campsite in WIBackcountry Campsite0.7miFR 111, Chequamegon-Nicolet in WIDispersed Camping1.3miFR 1171, Chequamegon-Nicolet in WIDispersed Camping1.4miBackcountry Campsite in WIBackcountry Campsite1.6mi
Fire restrictions

Set by Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest, Medford-Park Falls 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?