State Forests
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Winter Recreation
ATV Riding During the winter, ATVs are allowed to operate on open snowmobile trails. Please note, this is allowed only in the winter months when the snowmobile trails are officially open.
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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,…
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Fishing
The Peshtigo River and its flowages provide excellent fishing opportunities. In addition to the waters described below, several unnamed lakes and streams throughout the forest offer angling opportunities. Please review the Department of Natural…
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Water Recreation
More than 3,200 acres of water on the Governor Earl Peshtigo River State Forest offer scenic boating and paddling opportunities, as well as access to the islands and backwaters of the Peshtigo River flowages. The Peshtigo River has several large…
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History
In the mid-1800s, the Crivitz area was a wild territory. After the Great Peshtigo Fire in 1871, a wave of new immigrants began sweeping through the area. Many were simply seeking adventure, but many others came to help rebuild. Logging and sawmills…
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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…
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Management and Business
Forest Products PermitsGovernor Earl Peshtigo River State Forest allows the gathering/harvesting certain forest products, including firewood, holiday trees/boughs, and other woody vegetation, for personal use by individuals who have been issued a…
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Maps
Property map Governor Earl Peshtigo River State Forest map [PDF] Campground maps and information Governor Earl Peshtigo River State Forest camping [PDF] Old Veterans campground [PDF]