Fish, Wildlife and Parks
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Project highlights
The Office of Applied Science conducts dozens of fish and wildlife research projects year-round. Check out some of the latest updates from our scientists and research teams stationed across the state.
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Management and Business
Annual Property Implementation Plans Implementation plans are posted every year in March and contain:
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Picnic Areas and Shelters
There are picnic facilities at all three campgrounds (Castle Mound, East Fork and Pigeon Creek). All have hand pumps for water, picnic tables, grills and pit toilets. Castle Mound and Pigeon Creek have playground equipment and are ADA accessible.…
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Backpack Camping
Black River State Forest offers a great experience for backpack camping which is allowed in most of the state forest. Areas where it is not allowed include State Natural Areas (with the exception of Wildcat Ridge State Natural Area), Castle Mound…
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Group Camping
ReservationsCamping reservations are required and can be made for the same day of your arrival or up to 11 months in advance of your planned date of occupancy. Campers must make a reservation before setting up on any site.Reserve a campsite…
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Management and Business
Annual Property Implementation Plans Implementation plans are posted every year in March and contain: major planned and scheduled forest and habitat management treatments; recreation and infrastructure development projects; and other property…
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Camping
Governor Earl Peshtigo River State Forest offers 10 remote campsites, seven boat-in campsites and one family campground. Fees are required for stays at the boat-in campsites and the family campground, and each vehicle at the family campground, as…
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Recreation
Twenty five miles of river, 3,200 acres of water and 9,200 acres of forest await you on the Governor Earl Peshtigo River State Forest, the natural gem of Marinette County. This long, linear state forest borders some of the most beautiful and…