State Forests
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Hunting
Excellent hunting opportunities exist on the Black River State Forest. Common species that can be found on the forest include the following. Beaver Black bear Bobcat Fisher Raccoon Ruffed grouse Squirrels Waterfowl Whitetail deer Wild…
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Picnic Areas and Shelters
There are picnic facilities at all three campgrounds (Castle Mound, East Fork and Pigeon Creek). All have hand pumps for water, picnic tables, grills and pit toilets. Castle Mound and Pigeon Creek have playground equipment and are ADA accessible.…
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Backpack Camping
The forest offers a great experience for backpack camping, which is allowed anywhere in the forest with the exception of Hawk Island. We encourage first-time backpackers to use the Wildcat, Red Oak or Ridge trails. Drinking water is available at the…
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Group Camping
Reservations Camping reservations are required and can be made for the same day of your arrival or up to 11 months in advance of your planned date of occupancy. Campers must make a reservation before setting up on any site. Reserve a campsite…
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Camping
At the Black River State Forest, there are many different camping opportunities: Family campgrounds are available at Castle Mound, East Fork and Pigeon Creek. Group camping is available within the forest. Backpack camping is also…
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Natural Features
Established in 1957, the Black River State Forest encompasses approximately 68,000 acres of public land in Jackson County. The property also contains about 12 miles of the large and fast moving Black River as well as 3 miles of the Black River’s…
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Recreation
ATV Biking Camping Canoeing, kayaking and boating Fishing Hiking Hunting Picnic areas and shelters
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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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Conditions
Weather Weather forecast [exit DNR] River Black River Conditions [exit DNR] Camping All campgrounds are open for the season.
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Maps
Publications Black River State Forest publications collection Camping Campgrounds [PDF] General canoeing information and map [PDF] Trails Hiking, biking and skiing trails [PDF]