State Forests
- Webpage
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…
- Webpage
Recreation
ATV Biking Camping Canoeing, kayaking and boating Fishing Hiking Hunting Picnic areas and shelters
- Webpage
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…
- Webpage
Maps
Publications Black River State Forest publications collection Camping Campgrounds [PDF] General canoeing information and map [PDF] Trails Hiking, biking and skiing trails [PDF]
- Webpage
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.
- Webpage
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,…
- Webpage
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…
- Webpage
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…