Emerson Lake
Facilities & details
Amenities and on-site features reported for Emerson Lake.
Know before you go
Practical things to prepare for a trip to Emerson Lake.
- This is a backcountry site — you'll need to carry in your gear and water.
Location
Where Emerson Lake sits on the map and how to get there.
What’s nearby
Shops, drinking water, fuel and attractions within reach of the site.
🏞️ Attractions
Forest Lodge is a hunting and vacation retreat of the Livingston/Griggs family on the shore of Lake Namekagon within the town of Namakagon, Wisconsin. The complex consists of 16 rustic structures built from 1893 to about 1950. Since 1999 it has been managed by the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2002.
The Telemark Lodge (formally known as the Telemark Resort and Convention Center) was a resort in the lakes district of Bayfield County, Wisconsin, United States. It was located two miles east of the town of Cable, Wisconsin prior to its demolition in April of 2021.
Cable is a town in Bayfield County, Wisconsin, United States. Its population was 853 at the 2020 census, up from 825 at the 2010 U.S. census. The census-designated place of Cable and the unincorporated communities of Leonards and Radspur are located in the town. Telemark Lodge, a massive ski resort, was located in the township. Today the grounds are occupied by the American Birkebeiner Ski Foundat
🛒 Amenities & services
🛒 Groceries
- Convenience
🍽️ Food & drink
- Ammo's Evergreen Tavern
- Lakeside Restaurant
- Buck’s Bar & Grill
🚰 Drinking water
- Drinking water
- Fire Tower Cabin
- Bodecker Cabin
🚻 Toilets & showers
- Public toilets
🎾 Sports
- Forest Ridges Golf Course
- Tennis
- Telemark Golf Course
Weather
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Best time to visit
Typical monthly temperature and rainfall at Emerson Lake.
Good to know
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How much does it cost to camp at Emerson Lake?
Emerson Lake is free to camp at.
Can I bring an RV or caravan to Emerson Lake?
No, caravans and RVs aren't permitted here.
Can I pitch a tent at Emerson Lake?
Yes, tent camping is allowed.
Are showers available at Emerson Lake?
No, showers are not available.
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