Day Lake
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About Day Lake
Day Lake is a national park campground at Chequamegon-Nicolet NF in Ashland County, Wisconsin. Reservations are managed through Recreation.gov. Campsite Tonight watches Chequamegon-Nicolet NF around the clock and automatically adds an open site to your Recreation.gov cart the moment a cancellation appears — so you just check out.
Day Lake is in very high demand — sites here routinely sell out well in advance. Cancellations are often the best way in, which is exactly what Campsite Tonight watches for.
The campground accommodates RVs and trailers up to 60 ft.
Other campgrounds at Chequamegon-Nicolet NF include East Twin, Beaver Lake (Chequamegon-Nicolet NF, WI), Mineral Lake, Lake Three and Namekagon.
Total reservations in May — 2023: 38 · 2024: 34 · 2025: 29
Location
Address
Hayward, Wisconsin
Coordinates
46.1764, -90.9092
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open.
- •June sees 102 reservations - book early or set cancellation alerts.
Nearby Campgrounds
East Twin
Chequamegon-Nicolet NF
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Beaver Lake (Chequamegon-Nicolet NF, WI)
Chequamegon-Nicolet NF
Mineral Lake
Chequamegon-Nicolet NF
Lake Three
Chequamegon-Nicolet NF
Namekagon
Chequamegon-Nicolet NF
Moose Lake
Chequamegon-Nicolet NF
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Day Lake FAQ
How far in advance should I book Day Lake?
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open. Mark your calendar for when the booking window opens (typically 5-6 months ahead). Also set alerts - cancellations do happen.
What is the busiest time at Day Lake?
June typically sees the highest reservation activity at Day Lake. During peak times, 100% of reservations are made 2+ weeks in advance.
Are there campsites available at Day Lake right now?
Day Lake is currently fully booked for the next 14 days. However, cancellations happen frequently - download the Campsite Tonight app to get instant alerts when sites become available.
Where is Day Lake located?
Day Lake is located in Chequamegon-Nicolet NF, near Hayward, Wisconsin.
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