Northern Highland American Legion State Forest
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 19 at 2:01AM CST until January 20 at 10:00AM CST by NWS Green Bay WI
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 30 below expected. The lowest wind chills will occur this morning, then again Tonight into Tuesday morning. * WHERE...Marathon, Portage, Wood, Langlade, Lincoln, Oneida, Vilas, and Forest Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 AM CST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
Winter Weather Advisory issued January 19 at 1:13AM CST until January 19 at 9:00AM CST by NWS Duluth MN
* WHAT...Lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches. * WHERE...Iron County. This includes the Tribal Lands of the northwestern area of the Lac du Flambeau Band. * WHEN...Until 9 AM CST this morning. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 19 at 1:11AM CST until January 20 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Duluth MN
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero expected. * WHERE...Price, Ashland, Bayfield, Burnett, Douglas, Iron, Sawyer, and Washburn Counties. This includes the Tribal Lands of the Lac Courte Oreilles Reservation, the Red Cliff Band, the Bad River Reservation, the northwestern area of the Lac du Flambeau Band and the St. Croix Band in Burnett County. Other locations including the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore and Madeline Island. * WHEN...Until noon CST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
Winter Weather Advisory issued January 19 at 12:52AM CST until January 19 at 9:00AM CST by NWS Green Bay WI
* WHAT...Lake effect snow. Blowing and drifting snow in open and less forested areas. Additional snow accumulations of an inch or two. * WHERE...Vilas County. * WHEN...Until 9 AM CST this morning. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning commute.
Overview
Northern Highland-American Legion State Forest is Wisconsin's largest state forest, spanning over 236,000 acres across Vilas, Oneida, and Iron counties near Woodruff, Minocqua, and Boulder Junction. Established in 1925 to protect the headwaters of the Wisconsin, Flambeau, and Manitowish Rivers, the forest is celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2025. The property is fully open year-round from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. and requires a vehicle admission sticker. With more than 900 lakes within its boundaries, the forest offers extensive recreation including 18 family campgrounds (modern, rustic, and primitive options), 105 designated boat-in campsites, and diverse activities like hunting, fishing, paddling, hiking, and ATV/UTV access on limited designated routes. The forest supports 244 bird species and is one of the world's largest bald eagle nesting sites. Two main visitor contact stations operate at Clear Lake and Crystal Lake areas. Recent planning includes approved variances for additional ATV/UTV routes and proposed bicycle touring trails. A centennial celebration event is scheduled for June 7, 2025, at Crystal Lake Campground.
Campgrounds
- Allequash Lake Boat In Campground
- Big Lake Campground
- Bittersweet Wild Lakes Campgrounds
- Buffalo Lake Campground
- Carrol Lake Campground
- Clear Lake Northern Highland Campground
- Crystal Lake Legion State Forest Campground
- Cunard Lake Campground
- Day Lake Boat In Campsites
- East Star Lake Campground
- Firefly Lake Campground
- Indian Mounds Campground
- Jag Lake Group Campground
- Musky Lake Campground
- Nebish Lake Campground
- North Muskellunge Group Campground
- North Trout Lake Campground
- Plum Lake Campground
- Razorback Lake Campground
- Sandy Beach Campground
- South Trout Lake Campground
- Starrett Lake Campground
- Upper Gresham Lake Campground
- West Star Lake Campground
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