Mondeaux Flowage Recreation Area

Located approximately 20 miles from Medford, Wisconsin, The Mondeaux Flowage Recreation Area (MFRA) boasts campground, boat launches, picnic areas, trails and historic culture.

Spearhead Campground Entrance in Mondeaux Flowage Recreation Area

Spearhead Campground Entrance in Mondeaux Flowage Recreation Area

Perhaps the most accessible historic site in the Chequamegon National Forest is Mondeaux Flowage Recreational Area. Construction on the Mondeaux Dam, associated buildings, and campgrounds began in 1937. Built as CCC and WPA projects, the Mondeaux Flowage Recreation Area displays the trademark quality workmanship of these organizations. With four campgrounds (Eastwood, Spearhead Point, Picnic Point and West Point), a 416-acre lake offering swimming, boating, and fishing, and several trails, the Mondeaux Recreation Area has something for everyone.

Several recreation sites within MFRA can be accessed from the Ice Age National Scenic Trail. Many campsites can be reserved through a campground reservation system. Please use the links below for additional information.

 

Beach at Mondeaux Dam Recreation Area

Beach at Mondeaux Dam Recreation Area

Spearhead Point Campground

Picnic Point Campground

Westpoint Campground

Eastwood Campground

Near the Mondeaux Recreation Area, you will find an additional National Forest Campground nestled along North Twin Lake. There are only five camp sites and you can get additional information on North Twin Lake Campground from the CNNF website.

 

Fishing Westboro’s Lakes and Streams

There are many lakes and streams in the Township of Westboro that are popular for fishing. If you do a little research, you will also discover a handful of hidden treasures. The largest body of water is the Mondeaux Flowage which includes several launch points and campgrounds. Other lesser known fisheries include Steve Creek Flowage, North Twin Lake, South Twin Lake,  Mink Creek, Jump River and more. Use the links below to determine species and accessibility.

Learn more about fishing lake in the Chequamegon National Forest in Taylor County.

Learn more about trout streams in the Chequamegon National Forest in Taylor County.

Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest

The Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest is located in Wisconsin’s Northwoods, covering over a million and a half acres. The Chequamegon side of the forest covers about 858,400 acres in Ashland, Bayfield, Sawyer, Price, Taylor, and Vilas counties while the Nicolet side covers nearly 661,400 acres in Florence, Forest, Langlade, Oconto, Oneida, and Vilas counties.Chequamegon National Forest

The former Chequamegon and Nicolet National Forests, established in the early 1930’s, were officially combined into the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest in February 1998. The Forest operates out of 9 District Offices and 2 Supervisor’s Offices.

Forest Headquarters Offices

500 Hanson Lake Road
Rhinelander, WI 54501
715-362-1300

FIREWOOD ALERT for all visitors to the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest. Please help us stop the spread of Emerald Ash Borer, Asian Longhorn Beetle and Gypsy Moth.

Click here for more information on the national forest lands in Westboro.

Trails

Pine Line Trail

The Pine Line Trail, also known as State Corridor Trail 23, runs north-south through the eastern portion of the Town of Westboro. This converted rail-trail follows the route traveled by the Wisconsin Central Railroad. The Pine Line stretches 26.2 miles from Medford in Taylor County to Prentice in Price County. From April 1 to November 30, the Pine Line is open for hiking, cycling, and jogging. From December 1 through March 31, it is open for snowmobiling (weather permitting) and ATV’s.

Ice Age National Scenic Trail

The Ice Age National Scenic Trail is a thousand-mile footpath located entirely within Wisconsin. The trail runs through Taylor County, a portion of it passing through the Town of Westboro and winding around the Mondeaux Flowage. It was designated to highlight unique Ice Age landscape features, and to provide access to some of the state’s natural areas. Learn more at the Department of Interior’s website.

Parks/Recreation Areas

Parks and recreation areas in the Town of Westboro consist of:

Town of Westboro, Wisconsin Ball Park and Playground

Town of Westboro, Wisconsin Ball Park and Playground at the site of the old Silver Creek School