State Forests
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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]
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Water Recreation
Boating The NHAL supports the highest concentration of lakes in Wisconsin. With over 900 lakes and more than 300 miles of rivers and streams water-based recreation is often one of the primary reasons people visit the NHAL. Motors are not allowed…
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Winter Recreation
Cross-country skiing The NHAL has four beautifully tracked and wonderfully scenic cross-country ski trails: Escanaba [PDF], Madeline [PDF], McNaughton [PDF] and Raven [PDF]
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Hiking
Hiking is a good way to get close to nature and understand your natural environment a little better. The NHAL has seven trails designated for hiking and four nature trails. There are also hundreds of miles of old logging roads, less traveled town…
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Biking
Except for the Fallison, Trout Lake, Star Lake and Tom Robert's trails, biking is allowed on all other roads and trails. This amounts to hundreds of miles of biking opportunities.