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    Camping

    Two campgrounds in the Brule River State Forest offer family campsites and access to canoe landings on the Bois Brule River. All campsites in both Bois Brule and Copper Range campgrounds are reservable. Reservations Reserve a campsite at…

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    Paddling the Brule River

    Whether you're in the mood for a peaceful float with the family or the challenge of an exciting ride through whitewater, the Bois Brule River in northern Wisconsin can meet your expectations. This unique, 44-mile-long river varies from a meandering…

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    Winter Recreation

    Cross-country skiing Afterhours Ski Trail includes an extensive network of some of the region's finest and best-maintained cross-country ski trails for both classical and skate skiing. Various loops provide a variety of terrain suitable for both…

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    History and Natural Features

    Cutting of the area's pine forests began in the 1890s, and logging dams and log drives had severe impacts on the Boise Brule River during this period. Extensive logging was followed by wildfire and burning to clear the land for agricultural purposes…

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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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    Recreation

    Biking The Brule River State Forest has no designated trails for biking; however, it does contain numerous multi-use trails and roads that are ideal for mountain biking. Cyclists who enjoy getting away from the crowd may use any of the hunter…

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    Conditions

    Weather Weather forecast [exit DNR] River Brule River Conditions [exit DNR]

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    Maps

    Property maps Visitors guide Map 1 - northern area Map 2 - southern area Campground maps Copper Range Bois Brule Trail maps

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    Brule River State Forest

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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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