Primitive CampingNorthern Highland American Legion State Forest

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Primitive Camping – Northern Highland American Legion State Forest

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Come back soon! And be sure to visit Wisconsin’s other Northern State Forests1 Governor Knowles State Forest .................... 715-463-28982 Brule River State Forest................................ 715-372-56783 Flambeau River State Forest ........................ 715-332-52714 Northern Highland American Legion State Forest .................................... 715-542-3923

5 Peshtigo River State Forest .......................... 715-757-39656 Black River State Forest ................................ 715-284-41037 Coulee Experimental State Forest ................ 608-785-9007

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Camping FeesResident ............................ $20/night Non-resident .................... $25/night

Camping opportunities in the Northern Highland American Legion State Forest (NHAL) are not limited to defined campgrounds. Other great opportunities are available.

Canoe Camping• No reservations and no fees requiredCanoe camping is available at 85 canoe campsites located on more than 20 lakes and rivers across the NHAL State Forest. To use these sites, campers must access them by watercraft. Sites are marked with yellow signs displaying a tent. No campsite reservations are accepted, and no fee is required to use these campsites. All trash must be packed out. Stays are limited to one night only with a maximum of six people allowed per campsite.

Remote Reservable Camping• Reservations and camping fees requiredRemote reservable camping is available at 17 remote reservable primitive campsites. These campsites are available on Allequash, Day, Nebish, and Clear Lakes and in the Bittersweet Wild Lakes Area. They are accessible only by water. These sites may be occupied for up to 14 nights per visit. Regular nightly camping fees apply. These sites may be reserved from May 1 through Labor Day. After Labor Day, these sites are available on a non-reservable basis. A maximum of six people are allowed per campsite.

Detailed canoe routes and canoe camping

information and maps can be found in the NHAL State Forest canoe route

pamphlet available at NHAL Visitor Stations.

Local Emergency Contact InformationOneida County Sheriff’s Department: 715-361-5100 • Vilas County Sheriff’s

Department: 715-479-4441 • Iron County Sheriff’s Department: 715-561-3800Additional InformationFor questions about this property, contact: • Clear Lake Visitor Station 715-356-3668 • Crystal Lake Visitor Station 715-542-3923

ReservationsTo make online camping reservations, visit CAMIS at: wisconsin.goingtocamp.com or call 1-888-947-2757.

Relax, unwind and let the canoe adventure begin.

Photo courtesy of WDNR Archives

Backcountry Camping• Reservations, permit and camping fees requiredBackcountry camping by permit is allowed anywhere in the NHAL. Permits are issued at the Clear and Crystal Lake Visitor Stations. Camping is not allowed within sight of any trail or body of water. Campsites must be at least one-half mile from your vehicle. For a complete list of backcountry camping rules, visit our website at: dnr.wi.gov. For questions and rules, contact the Clear Lake Visitor Station at 715-356-3668.

Deer Hunter Camping• Reservations, permit and camping fees requiredDeer hunter camping is offered during the nine-day gun-deer season in November. Hunter camping is allowed only along certain roads in the forest. Both tents and camper units are allowed. Hunters must obtain a permit from the Clear Lake Visitor Station to camp during the gun-deer season. For questions about deer hunter camping, contact the Clear Lake Visitor Station at 715-356-3668.

Day Lake Primitive Campsite

Photo courtesy of WDNR Archives

Double check your pack before heading out.

Photo courtesy of Kristine Stone

Out on the lake.

Photo courtesy of Michele Woodford

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Non-motorized trail

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Remote reservable camping

Boat landing

Vilas County road

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BITTERSWEET LAKES STATE NATURAL AREA

NOTE: Allequash Lake is a no motors lake.

NOTE: Day Lake is an electric motors only lake.

NOTE: Bittersweet Lakes are no motors lakes.