Openings · last 7 days
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01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-233760
When Namekagon reopens
Namekagon's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
0
Openings · last 90 days
21
Only 21 openings in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.
02 · Availability Outlook · May 1 – May 3, 2027 · of 35 monitored sites
Of the 105 tracked site-dates (May 1 – May 3, 2027): 105 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative). Of the facility's 35 monitored sites, 25 can be reserved online and 10 are first-come, first-served.
No online availability in the tracked window
None of the 105 site-dates Campsite Sniper tracks here — which start May 1, 2027, not today — are open for online reservation. Earlier dates are outside this snapshot entirely and are not known to be unavailable; check Recreation.gov for those. A free alert tells you if any tracked date opens online.
Load status
May 1 – May 3, 2027Not open online100%
Open site-dates0 / 105
Of the 105 tracked site-dates (May 1 – May 3, 2027): 105 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative).
Open dates by month
May 2027 – May 2027No month in range currently shows online availability. 0 open site-dates across the tracked window — these site-dates are on sites not offered for online reservation.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 34 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial Day | FRI May 28 | 0 | None open |
| SAT May 29 | 0 | None open | |
| SUN May 30 | 0 | None open | |
| MON May 31 | 0 | None open |
Memorial Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Holiday windows — day use
Units open per date · of 1 day-use unit| Window | Date | Units open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial Day | FRI May 28 | 0 | None open |
| SAT May 29 | 0 | None open | |
| SUN May 30 | 0 | None open | |
| MON May 31 | 0 | None open |
Memorial Day: no online availability on any tracked date.
Tracked window
CoverageCampsite Sniper's data for this facility starts May 1, 2027. That is about 180 days after the current snapshot was taken, so dates before May 1, 2027 are not covered by what Campsite Sniper tracks here — they are not known to be unavailable. The site-dates shown on this page describe May 1, 2027 onwards only. Check Recreation.gov for earlier dates.
About Namekagon
Overview
Namekagon campground is a family-friendly campground that runs alongside its namesake lake, at the headwaters of the Namekagon River. It is the perfect spot to kayak, canoe, jet ski, swim or take a boat ride to one of the many restaurants along the shoreline.
With its close proximity to mountain bike trails and the North Country hiking trail, Namekagon campground is an ideal location for making a base camp.
Recreation
Namekagon Lake offers excellent fishing, and anglers will find musky, pike, walleye and bass, among other fish varieties, available in abundance.
The campground is conveniently located near off-highway vehicle, hiking and mountain bike trails. The North Country National Scenic Trail is also nearby. The Namekagon Nature Trail is a one mile interpretive trail which traverses the immediate area and begins in the campground.
Facilities
The campground offers a couple dozen single-family campsites for tent or RV camping. Each site is equipped with tables and campfire rings with grills. Accessible vault toilets, drinking water, trash collection and recycling bins are also provided.
A day-use picnic area is equipped with multiple tables, picnic shelters, a basketball court, beach, boat ramp and fishing piers.
Natural Features
The campground is situated on the 3,227-acre Namekagon Lake that is famous for its fishing potential. It is surrounded by a hardwood and hemlock forest in northwestern Wisconsin.
35 monitored sites10 FCFS sitesRVs up to 55 ft23 with hookups34 shadedWaterfrontLakefrontPets OKFire pitsMax party 8
Getting there
From Cable, Wisconsin, take County Highway M east for 11 miles. Turn left on County Highway D and proceed about 6 miles to Forest Service Road 209. Turn left at the campground sign and drive less than a mile to the campground entrance.
Po Box 896, Hayward, WI(715) 634-4821 OR (715) 264-2511
BikingBoatingCampingFishingSwimming Site
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Roll CS-233760 · Namekagon · Hayward WI12 frames · facility + sites
FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Namekagon?
Campsite Sniper's current snapshot shows none of the 105 tracked site-dates open for online reservation at Namekagon. That can mean dates are reserved, closed, not yet released, or offered first-come, first-served rather than online. Campsite Sniper has also detected 21 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site or unit on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this facility for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Nov 2, 2026 18:20 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Namekagon?
Campsite Sniper detected 21 site-date openings here over the last 90 days, none in the last 7. A free alert watches around the clock and pings you the moment one appears.
Which sites at Namekagon fit a 35-foot RV?
30 of the 34 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 55 ft.
When is the next open date at Namekagon?
Campsite Sniper cannot answer that from the current snapshot. The availability data held for Namekagon begins May 1, 2027 — about 180 days after this snapshot was taken, so any earlier dates are outside what Campsite Sniper is tracking here rather than known to be unavailable. Check Recreation.gov for dates before May 1, 2027.
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