Water Recreation
Northern Highland-American Legion State Forest
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 forest.
Please remember, there are motor restrictions on many lakes in the NHAL State Forest.
Canoeing and kayaking
The forest offers canoeists and kayakers many places to explore on day trips. For quiet recreation seek out lakes with "No Motor" or "Electric Motor Only" designations. There are also many opportunities to camp along rivers and lakes at one of the 105 designated boat-in campsites. The property has 6 suggested overnight paddle trips. See the maps page for more information.