Fish, Wildlife and Parks

Camping

The Northern Highland-American Legion State Forest (NHAL) provides a variety of modern, rustic, group and primitive camping opportunities. Some campgrounds offer accessible facilities. Firefly Lake and Crystal Lake campgrounds each have one…

Management and Business

Master plan The NHAL master plan was approved by the Natural Resources Board in 2005 and amended in 2017 to meet the public’s changing recreation needs.

Conditions

Weather Weather forecast - Forest Headquarters [exit DNR] Weather forecast - Clear Lake area [exit DNR] Weather forecast - Crystal Lake area [exit DNR] Trails All ski trail parking lots are plowed for winter use, and the nature trailheads…

Recreation

ATVs/UTVsAll-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) and Utility Terrain Vehicles (UTVs) are allowed on limited roads/trails within the Northern Highland American Legion State Forest. ATVs/UTVs are not allowed in any of the campgrounds. Many local county and town…

Maps

Campground mapsAll campgroundsPaddling RoutesNHAL paddling routesGroomed cross-country skiing trail mapsEscanabaMcNaughton

Basic Information

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Karner Blue Butterfly

Citizens can support the conservation of the Karner blue and its habitat in many ways. You can help recover and protect this species through volunteering or restoring habitats on your own property. If you need wild lupine or butterfly survey…

Recovery program

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Karner blue recovery plan sets goals for reclassification (i.e. endangered to threatened) and delisting of Karners. Each state has population goals set by recovery units and each state must reach its goals to…

High potential range in Wisconsin

Karner blue butterfly

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