Northern Highland American Legion State Forest
Flood Watch issued April 11 at 1:13AM CDT until April 15 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Duluth MN
Heavy rain on top of the existing snowpack may increase the rate of snowmelt. The resultant runoff may cause water levels in area rivers to increase and flooding is possible. * WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt continues to be possible. * WHERE...In Wisconsin, Ashland, Bayfield and Iron Counties. This includes the Tribal Lands of the Bad River Reservation, the Red Cliff Band and the northwestern county of the Lac du Flambeau Band. Other locations including Madeline Island and the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore. * WHEN...From this evening through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Around 1 to 3 inches of rain is expected to fall over several inches of lingering snowpack along the South Shore of Lake Superior. Areas of minor flooding are possible in the Bayfield Peninsula and east over northern Ashland and Iron counties. - 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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