Pedal along biking trails or swim in 1,000 lakes while camping near Cable and Bayfield County.
With access to extensive hiking trails winding through a wilderness of nearly 1,000 lakes, Cable is a premiere Wisconsin camping destination. Set off on Bayfield County biking trails designated by the Chequamegon Area Mountain Bike Association from local campgrounds with tent and RV sites and modern amenities. Or find a private yurt rental that offers showers, wifi, and drinking water. Just outside Cable, explore the local hemlock forest in Namekagon Lake Recreation Area before pitching a tent at a waterfront campsite by Namekagon Lake. Amenities include spacious parking areas, picnic tables, and fire rings. Flambeau River State Forest is just an hour from Cable and is known for its hunting, fishing, and canoeing. The forest’s abundant woods are also popular for snowmobiling in winter, and rustic family campgrounds are open year-round with vault toilets, water pumps, and trash containers.