Miller Dam Lake Association

 



Trudi Gunn with the gun she won at the 2008 fishing contest.

 

All decked out in their sub-artic apparel, Carol Mudgett and Ronda Lewan set out to canvas the ice and sell tickets for the special on site raffles.

 

 


Member Darrel Romig studies the leader board to see who is winning each category. The background shows the enlarged pavillion.

Everyone smiles when kids are the winners. First prize winner in the Bass category was Caleb Nedden.

 


Not quite your ordinary, every-day ice fishing shack.

 

This photo shows the area around the aerator on the Miller Dam Flowage. Barrels are placed around thearea to warn fishermen, snowmobilers, and atv enthusiasts that the ice is open there.  It is located near the Lion's Club pavilion and boat dock.

Newsletter 

 

Miller Dam Lake Association                                           Vol.16,   July 11, 2008

Email- ctr68552@centurytel.net                            Joan Chwala, Editor   (715-668-5661)

Website:  http://www.medfordwis.com/chequamegon_waters.htm         

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President: George Mudgett-668-5407             Vice President: Ron Grzeszkowiak-452-5271

Secretary: Joan Chwala- 668-5661                 Treasurer: Sandy Hendricks-447-5747

Board of Directors:

                1. Rod Hendricks                              2. Tim Wojcik                   3.Ron Grzeszkowiak       

                4. Scott  Nichols                  5.Duane Jenson                   6.Jim Jahnke

                7. Joan Chwala                   8. Butch Podolak                  9. George Mudgett

 ***Meeting Time and Place-  Regularly at Dot & Jerry’s Club  – Dec..-April / 2nd Wed. at  7:00 p.m..      May-Nov./ Second Saturday  at 7:00 p.m.   Annual Family Picnic-First Sunday in Aug. at Miller Dam

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Aeration System Project

The new aerator should be here and ready for installation soon.  We have received donations of $2,500 from the Taylor County Sportsmans Club and $3000 from Wal-Mart. Special thanks to the members that solicited these funds.  Hopefully this project will be completed by the end of August.  Update information at the picnic meeting.

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 Display Case in the Pavilion

        Don Northup built a very nice display case that is now mounted on the back wall of the new enlarged pavilion.  The first display consists of informational items for tourists and campers.  These include a Taylor County map, contact numbers and websites for booking campsites, a copy of our last newsletter, the meeting calendar, and the Star News articles about the history of the dam.  In the future, Brad Ruesch will post important notices as needed, and we may include photos of improvements and ice fishing contests.   ************************************************************************

Ice Fishing Contest Plans

            Members are already working on the plans for the next ice fishing contest.  Mark Kurziak, our member from West Bend, has been dealing with Frabil on items for prizes.  Just a little extra publicity might pay off with the donation of some larger prizes! We have been getting some of our smaller prizes there in the past.  Way to go, Mark!

Annual Association Picnic

          The annual picnic and August meeting will be on August 3 at the Pavilion. Members should attempt to gather around noon with the meeting scheduled for 12:30.  Bring a dish to pass,  your beverage of choice, and utensils.  The meat will be provided by the club.  The agenda includes updates on projects, elections, and possible guest speakers. This meeting is open to the public so bring your friends!

***********************************************************************Association Dues

Dues of $24 for 2008 are due in January.  (All family in the household are included.) 

Members joining mid year pay $2.00 per month left in the year.  Send the dues to:

Sandy Hendricks           N5146 CTY HWY G              Gilman, WI 54433

E-mail Links -New link to campground added at website/ with maps/ Also July 4th photos

http://www.travelwisconsin.com/d2k/fishing/index.htm  - This site  has a fishing game.

http://www.go4bass.com/  Lists tournaments, fish weight calculations

http://www.foolsonice.com/   chat room, other links, shopping

Snowmobile/Ski Trails Report

 To view, choose, and  book a campsite, go to     www.reserveusa.com  and then choose Wisconsin and zoom in on the campground symbols to see each area.  When zoned in on the map to the Chequamegon campground, it gives more information and you can reserve from there or call the Medford Forest Service Office at 715-748-4875. 

 

CAMPGROUND. Within the Chequamegon National Forest.  Campground can be found along the Chequamegon Waters (Miller Dam )

Camping Areas

  Map of the Park

 

 

Camping Area Map


Check Availability in this Camping Area

Campground:

Chippewa

State:

WI

Camping Area:

Bass Sites 31-49

Click on any site icon or camping area for further details.

 

 

Map of the Park

Click on one of the camping areas within the campground to get a detailed view of the sites located in that area

 

Regional Map

All Sites at this Campground

Fees & Cancellation Policy

Services & Amenities

 

Open from May 18, 2006 to Oct 13, 2006 and from May 17, 2007 to Oct 12, 2007

This campground is also called Miller Dam, Chequamegon Waters Campground.  

 

Important Information
Reservations must be made at least 4 days in advance. Your reservation confirmation notice will also serve as a parking pass at day-use parking areas in your campground. Please clearly display it on your dashboard when using parking areas in your campground. Thank you. Campers must leave the campground for 1 day after their maximum length of stay. No RV hook-ups are available. This facility is located in central Wisconsin near Medford and Gilman in the Chequamegon Nicolet National Forest. There are no site hook-ups at this campground. This campground has first-come, first-serve sites ATV's are allowed on designated trails only.
An RV or trailer counts as 1 vehicle. There is a limit of 1 wheeled camper and 1 tent per camp pad. Please do not bring firewood from home to the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest. Do not unwittingly spread the Emerald Ash Borer, an exotic beetle from Asia. Firewood is available at or near camping facilities. For more information about Emerald Ash Borer call toll free 1-800-462-2803 or you may go on-line at http://na.fs.fed.us/fhp/eab/ or http://www.emeraldashborer.info.

   

Getting There

Travel north from Medford, Wisconsin on State Highway 13 for 4 miles. Turn left (west) on County Road M for about 24 miles then left (south) on Forest Road 1417.

Chippewa
USDA FOREST SERVICE
MEDFORD WI 54451

For more information about the park, please call (715)748-4875