Recreation
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Nature and Wildlife
The high, wooded ridges and peat moss bottomlands along the rivers provide excellent habitat for a variety of wildlife. The shorelines are heavily wooded with sugar maple, yellow birch, hemlock and white cedar on the upper stretches and…
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Camping
Canoe Camping Rules governing camping differ depending on land ownership. A limited number of primitive canoe campsites are provided along the river on state-owned lands. Camping is not restricted on Florence County and Chequamegon-Nicolet National…
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Canoeing and Kayaking
Beautiful scenery and solitude abound on this river system. The Pine and Popple Wild Rivers offer canoe trips of all lengths, from a short two-hour trip around a loop called the "Oxbow" to a full day adventure. River trips also offer an array of…
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Management
Wild Rivers Designation The entire 89-mile length of the Pine River and the 62 miles of its major tributary, the Popple River, were designated by the Wisconsin Legislature as State Wild Rivers in 1965 to be protected from development and kept in a…
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Conditions
Weather Forecast Weather Forecast [exit DNR] Water Flow Water Flow Data - USGS website [exit DNR]
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Recreation
The Pine and Popple Wild Rivers alternate from quiet sections that meander lazily through lowland forest to swift, rocky riffles, low rapids and waterfalls. These rivers offer high-quality paddling and fishing in a secluded, natural environment.
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Maps
Maps Pine and Popple Wild Rivers Map [PDF] Pine River portion [PDF] Popple River portion [PDF]
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Basic Information
Location and Directions The Pine and Popple Wild Rivers designation is located in southern Florence County in far northeastern Wisconsin. Access from the south is via either U.S. Highway 41 or 141 or State Highway 101; access from the west is via U…
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Recreation
The Pike Wild River watershed is made up of approximately 310 square miles, including over 300 miles of streams and numerous lakes. Streams range from small spring seeps to the main branch of the Pike River, which is over 100 feet wide. The largest…
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Conditions
Weather Forecast Weather Forecast [exit DNR] Water Flow Water Flow Data - USGS website [exit DNR]