Openings · last 7 days
8
Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 8 site openings here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-233781
When Chippewa reopens
Chippewa's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
11
Openings · last 90 days
11
Only 11 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 · Sep 18 – Sep 30, 2026 · of 73 monitored sites
Of the 949 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Sep 30, 2026): 325 open for online reservation · 85 reserved · 539 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative). Of the facility's 73 monitored sites, 41 can be reserved online and 32 are first-come, first-served.
Where the open windows are
65.8% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 325 of 949 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18 – Sep 30, 2026Not open online65.8%
Open site-nights325 / 949
Reserved (of online inventory)85 / 410
Weekday openings233
Weekend openings92
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 233 fall on weekdays and 92 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Sep 2026September holds the most room. 325 of 949 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 42 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| P53 | 9 |
| S23 | 9 |
| S24 | 9 |
| S25 | 9 |
| S26 | 9 |
The 5 sites with the most open site-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateTue · Sep 22
Next open weekendFri · Sep 25
The next bookable night is Sep 22; the first open weekend starts Sep 25. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
325 open site-nights across 41 sites at Chippewa, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 53 2-night, 49 3-night, 25 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 22 at site P53.
RV length. Longest recorded site here is 60 ft. 32 sites take 25 ft, 28 sites take 35 ft, 23 sites take 40 ft. 10 sites of 42 have no recorded maximum and are not counted.
All 41 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P53 | Not recorded | None | 9 | 9 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| S23 | 40 ft | None | 9 | 9 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| S24 | 35 ft | None | 9 | 9 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| S25 | 50 ft | None | 9 | 9 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| S26 | 40 ft | None | 9 | 9 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| S27 | 25 ft | None | 9 | 9 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| S28 | 35 ft | None | 9 | 9 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| S29 | 30 ft | None | 9 | 9 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| S31 | 40 ft | Yes | 9 | 9 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| S32 | 43 ft | Yes | 9 | 9 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| S33 | 33 ft | Yes | 9 | 9 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| S36 | 35 ft | Yes | 9 | 9 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| S38 | 40 ft | Yes | 9 | 9 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| S48 | 55 ft | Yes | 9 | 9 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| S49 | 60 ft | Yes | 9 | 9 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| S50 | Not recorded | None | 9 | 9 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| S51 | Not recorded | None | 9 | 9 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| S57 | Not recorded | None | 9 | 9 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| S59 | Not recorded | None | 9 | 9 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| S60 | Not recorded | None | 9 | 9 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| S70 | 40 ft | None | 9 | 9 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| S71 | 40 ft | None | 9 | 9 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| S72 | 45 ft | None | 9 | 9 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| S73 | 40 ft | None | 9 | 9 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| S74 | 50 ft | None | 9 | 9 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| P39 | 40 ft | Yes | 8 | 4 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| S35 | 45 ft | Yes | 8 | 5 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| S75 | 45 ft | None | 8 | 5 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| P37 | 39 ft | Yes | 7 | 4 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| P43 | 42 ft | Yes | 7 | 4 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| P52 | Not recorded | None | 7 | 4 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| P54 | Not recorded | None | 7 | 4 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| S22 | 50 ft | None | 7 | 4 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| S30 | 35 ft | None | 7 | 4 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| S41 | 33 ft | Yes | 7 | 4 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| P56 | Not recorded | None | 6 | 4 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| S40 | 45 ft | Yes | 6 | 4 nights | Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| S45 | 60 ft | Yes | 6 | 4 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| S44 | 48 ft | Yes | 5 | 4 nights | Sep 23, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| P42 | 55 ft | Yes | 2 | 2 nights | Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| S47 | 55 ft | Yes | 2 | 1 night | Sep 24, Sep 30 |
About Chippewa
Overview
Chippewa Campground sits on the eastern shores of the Chequamegon Waters Flowage, where the bass fishing is spectacular. Its location provides visitors of any age with access to a variety of recreation opportunities, including fishing, water sports, and more. Chippewa Campground offers 78 campsties, 41 of which can be reserved.
Recreation
The campground offers a beach, a playground and a walking trail to access other loops in the campground.
Boating and fishing are popular activities on the lake, and a boat ramp is available. Anglers can expect to find plentiful populations of largemouth bass, pike and bluegill, among other species. A fish cleaning station is available near the entrance of the campground.
The 20-mile Perkinstown Motorized Trail is a two-way trail, developed for off-road vehicles and motorcycles. It is also popular for snowmobiling during the winter months. The trail winds through rolling terrain, woodlands and wetlands as well as over wooden bridges. A great variety of wildlife and vegetation can be found along the trail.
Facilities
The campground offers dozens of single and double campsites for tent and RV camping. Electric is available at sites 31-49, other utility hookups are not available. However, the campground is equipped with a dump station and an RV fill-up near the campground entrance. All roads are paved.
Each site is equipped with tables and campfire rings with grills. Accessible flush toilets and showers are available for sites 1 through 60. Accessible vault toilets are available for sites 61 through 78. Drinking water is provided throughout the campground.
Natural Features
The 1,020-foot elevation campground is situated in northwestern Wisconsin, adjacent to the 2,714-acre lake, under a heavy canopy of mixed hardwood and pine trees.
73 monitored sites32 FCFS sitesRVs up to 60 ft17 with hookups39 shadedWaterfrontLakefrontPets OKFire pitsMax party 16
Getting there
From Medford, Wisconsin, travel north on State Highway 13 for 4 miles. Turn left onto County Road M and continue for about 24 miles then turn left onto Forest Road 1417.
Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest, Medford, WI 54451715-748-4875
BirdingBoatingCampingFishingHuntingIce FishingWater Access
View on Recreation.gov ↗ Get directions ↗
03 · Field Photos · roll CS-233781 · facility + sites
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Roll CS-233781 · Chippewa · Medford WI12 frames · facility + sites
FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Chippewa?
Reservations for Chippewa are made through Recreation.gov. 325 of 949 tracked site-nights are currently open (34.2%). Campsite Sniper has also detected 11 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site 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 campground 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 Sep 18, 2026 16:19 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 Chippewa?
Campsite Sniper detected 8 site-date openings at Chippewa in the last 7 days, 11 over 30 days and 11 over the last 90.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Chippewa?
49 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 22 at site P53. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Chippewa fit a 35-foot RV?
28 of the 42 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 60 ft. 32 of those 42 sites have a recorded maximum length and 10 do not; they are not counted as fitting.
Which month has the most availability at Chippewa?
September 2026, with 325 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 949.
When is the next open date at Chippewa?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Tue, Sep 22 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Sep 25. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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