Long Lake Recreation Area
The Long Lake Recreation Area features two picnic areas and a swim beach with buoys on 32-acre Long Lake, a clear-water lake just west of Washburn on Forest Road 251.
There is a large picnic area with a designated swim beach located at the east end of the lake. It is accessible with paved trails to the picnic area, pedestal grills, water and vault toilets. There is a large, paved parking area that provides access to OHV (ATV and UTV) trails.
The carry-in boat landing, located on the west end of the parking area (Forest Road 1890A), provides access to Long Lake that is great for panfish and bass. It is also very popular for paddling - both kayaks and paddleboards. There are picnic tables and pedestal grills at this location as well.
This is a great place to bring your family for a day and enjoy the sandy beach!
This area is also popular during the winter months for ice fishing and snowshoeing. Visitors also like to bring their dogsled teams and use the unplowed roads around Long Lake.
The boardwalk in the Long Lake Recreation Area in the Washburn District of the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest will be closed until further notice so that updates can be made to help ensure safety. USDA Forest Service specialists are planning a temporary re-route. Information about the re-route will be provided when the details are confirmed. A long-term plan is also being considered.
General Information
Restrictions for all National Forest System lands can be found by visiting Title 36 Code of Federal Regulations 261 by clicking here. The Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest specific restrictions can be found on the Orders of the Forest Supervisor page.
There is a $5 day use pass for this recreation site. The Forest also has an annual pass available for $30. The USDA Forest Service honors all four Interagency Recreation Passes that may be applied at National Park Service, Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Reclamation and U.S. Fish and Wildlife sites charging recreation use fees.
- Pets must always be restrained or on a leash while in developed recreation areas.
- Pets (except guide dogs) are not allowed in swimming areas.
Address: 113 East Bayfield St. Washburn, WI 54891
Phone: 715-373-2667
Hours: Mon, Tue, and Thu 0830-1200, 1300-1530, closed for lunch from 12:00pm to 1:00pm (Closed on federal holidays)
Office Email: sm.fs.cnnfadmin@usda.gov
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 46.66111111
Longitude: -91.04777778
Facility and Amenity Information
Accessibility
It is accessible with paved trails to the picnic area, pedestal grills, water, and vault toilets.
Water
Potable water is available at this site.
Picnic Tables
Picnic tables are available at this site.
Horse/Pack Animal Information
Horse/Pack animals are not allowed at this site.
Saddle or pack animals are prohibited.
Recreation Opportunities
Water Activities
Hunting, Fishing and Shooting
Hiking
Picnicking
Winter Sports
Outdoor Science and Learning
Swimming Info
The area has a designated swim beach that is sandy.
Boating - Non-Motorized Info
Long Lake is popular for paddling - kayaking and paddleboarding.
Fishing - Lake & Pond Info
Long Lake is popular for fishing. The lake has blue gills, small mouth bass, and other pan fish.
Fishing - Ice Info
This is a great place to ice fish in the winter.
Picnicking - Single Info
The area features two picnic areas on each end of the lake.
XC Skiing/Snowshoeing Info
The 1-mile Long Lake trail is popular for snowshoeing in the winter months.
Viewing Wildlife Info
The Long Lake trail is a great place to watch wildlife like loons, muskrats, eagles and much more!