Emily Lake Recreation Area

US Forest Service · Wisconsin

Emily Lake Recreation Area in Wisconsin. Ringed marker is this site; the other dots are the 75 public campsites we map in Wisconsin.

Recreation Boating and fishing are popular activities on the lake, with excellent bass and pan fish available. The area holds many opportunities to encounter rare species of fish, wildlife and plants. Bird watching, nature study programs and viewing the vivid fall foliage are also among popular activities for visitors. Nearby hunting opportunities for big game, upland game birds, waterfowl and small game, exists across the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest.

What we know about it

Managed by: US Forest Service
Fee: Not published (the agency does not list one)
Booking: Reservation required
Dogs: Allowed on a leash (USFS policy)
Number of sites: 88
Season: May through October
Listed facilities: drinking water, toilets (as published by the agency)
Coordinates: 45.96470, -90.01010

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Nearest sites we map

Source: Recreation.gov, dated 2026-03-11, fetched 2026-09-07. Official listing.

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