Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest

Come hike the popular St. Peter’s Dome Trail to see an excellent view of the Chequamegon Bay on Lake Superior!


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Photo credit: USDA Forest Service

Welcome to the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest! The Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest covers more than 1.5 million acres of Wisconsin’s Northwoods. The Forest is managed for multiple uses including forestry, wildlife habitat, outdoor recreation, fisheries, species forest products gathering, wilderness, and natural areas. Two wilderness areas, the Blackjack Springs and Headwaters Wilderness, feature diverse vegetation typical of the Lake Superior Highlands and some of the largest and oldest trees in the Forest. Fishing, hunting, hiking, bird-watching, and canoeing are popular recreational activities on the wilderness areas. The St. Peter’s Dome Trail provides visitors with an excellent view of the Chequamegon Bay of Lake Superior and the Apostle Islands while the Morgan Falls Trail highlights the 70-foot-high Morgan Falls. In winter, visitors can ski on one of the oldest and more popular cross-country ski trails in the Eagle River Area: Anvil National Recreation Trail. With more than 1.5 million acres of water and woodlands, the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest provides recreation opportunities for year-found motorized trail riding, water and land-based silent sports and the solitude of rustic quiet campgrounds.

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Wilderness Areas/Wild & Scenic Rivers

Blackjack Springs Wilderness - Blackjack Springs Wilderness’ main feature is a series of 4 large, crystal clear springs that form the headwaters of Blackjack Creek.

Headwaters Wilderness - Popular recreation uses in Headwaters Wilderness are hiking, bird-watching, hunting, fishing, and studying nature.

Porcupine Lake Wilderness - Some of the Porcupine Lake Wilderness contains rolling hills covered with oak, maple, hemlock, and while pine while the remainder of the area is fairly flat.

Rainbow Lake Wilderness - A unique feature of Rainbow Lake Wilderness are the numerous narrow-gauge railroad grades that were used for log hauling in the early 1900’s.

Whisker Lake Wilderness - Whisker Lake Wilderness got its name from the large pines near the shoreline of Whisker Lake.

St. Croix River - St. Croix River offers outdoor enthusiasts a chance to enjoy a wilderness-like experience and a variety of outdoor recreation opportunities within easy reach of a major metropolitan area.

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