State Forests
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Maps
Property mapsVisitors guideMap 1 - northern areaMap 2 - southern areaCampground mapsCopper Range and Bois Brule CampgroundsTrail maps
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Recreation
The Coulee Experimental State Forest is a unique property in Wisconsin. It was purchased by the state to provide land for long-term research studies to investigate forest watershed problems and develop forest and land management practices designed…
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Conditions
Property Notice: A section of the Coulee State Forest trail system is temporarily closed due to spring thaw conditions. All other trails segments are open to hiking and horseback riding. Please see the trail closure map for more information: Coulee…
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ATV Recreation
Black River State Forest has 34 miles of ATV trails that link with Jackson and Clark County trails. All ATVs riders on the state forest ATV trails must follow state registration and trail pass rules. More about ATV/UTV riding in Wisconsin.
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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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Basic Information
Location and Directions The Coulee Experimental State Forest is located approximately 15 miles east of La Crosse in La Crosse County. The forest has two main parking areas. To access the eastern parking lot and ski trailhead, from Bangor take…
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Winter Recreation
Cross-country skiingThe Black River State Forest has 20 miles of cross-country ski trails. Trails are groomed for skaters and traditional skiers and provide a variety of skill levels from beginner to expert. A daily or annual state trail pass is…
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Water Recreation
The Black River and East Fork of the Black River offer excellent canoeing and kayaking opportunities. East Fork is scenic with some mild rapids and moderately rocky areas. Paddling on the East Fork is not recommended when water levels are low. The…