Emily Lake Recreation Area

Overview

Recreation Boating and fishing are popular activities on the lake, with excellent bass and pan fish available. The area holds many opportunities to encounter rare species of fish, wildlife and plants. Bird watching, nature study programs and viewing the vivid fall foliage are also among popular activities for visitors.

Operator

National Forest

Camping types

Tent, RV

Reservations

Reservable online

Amenities

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around Emily Lake Recreation Area, shown on the map above. Distances are straight-line from the campground, so driving or walking will be longer; trail details are approximate. Confirm access and conditions with the land manager.

Hikes and trailheads

• Smith RapidsHike · 8.7 mi from campShow on map
• Smith Rapids PavilionHike · 8.7 mi from campShow on map
• PowellTrailhead · 9.1 mi from campShow on map
• Sailor Lake PavilionHike · 14.9 mi from campShow on map

Scenic sights

• Cedar FallsWaterfall · 16.3 mi from campShow on map

Climbing and snow sports

• Minocqua Winter ParkSkiing and snowshoeing · 11.0 mi from campShow on map

Trail and sight data: Recreation.gov and OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Reviews

Data sources

• Recreation.gov (RIDB) — Public domain (U.S. Government work)
• OpenStreetMap — ODbL 1.0 — © OpenStreetMap contributors

Listing details come from the sources above and may be out of date. Confirm fees, dates and closures with the operator before you travel.