Northern Highland American Legion State Forest
Dense Fog Advisory issued April 15 at 2:13AM CDT until April 15 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Duluth MN
* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...In Minnesota, Koochiching, Carlton, St. Louis, Cook and Lake Counties. In Wisconsin, Ashland, Bayfield, Douglas, and Iron Counties. This includes the Tribal Lands of the Red Cliff Band, the Bad River Reservation, the Grand Portage Reservation, the northwestern area of the Lac du Flambeau Band, the Fond du Lac Band and the Bois Forte Band, Lake Vermilion and, Nett Lake areas. Other locations including the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, Voyageurs National Park and Madeline Island. The entire Boundary Waters is also included. * WHEN...Until 10 AM CDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
Flood Warning issued April 14 at 7:29PM CDT until April 15 at 10:15PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN
* WHAT...Urban area and river flooding caused by previous rainfall and continued snowmelt. * WHERE...In Wisconsin, Iron County. * WHEN...Until 1015 PM CDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of the West Montreal River and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is occurring. Flooding is occurring on area rivers that are popular for waterfall viewing. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 725 PM CDT Tuesday, trained weather spotter reported flooding in the warned area. Flooding is already occurring in the community of Montreal along the West Montreal River. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Montreal, Gile Hurley, Pence and Gile Flowage. - Flood safety information can be found at www.weather.gov/safety/flood.
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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