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Explore our CCC heritage
The Civilian Conservation Corps and Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest played big roles in the reforestation of northern Wisconsin, which in 1933 was heavily logged and burned over. On the CNNF, there are more than 100 sites associated with the Corps. These include structures buildings, bridges, pine plantations, former CCC camps and fire towers. Some of the sites still exist and are still in use, others have been reconstructed and many have just pieces remaining. Some have been demolished or removed.
The CNNF protects historic sites (including CCC sites) in accordance with Federal laws and regulations. Due to vandalism, lack of evaluation or state of decay, the locations of many of the CCC sites remains sensitive data. Some CCC sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places and require additional management.
We picked a few of the sites that have something to see, are easy to access and that are open to the public. We put together information, pictures and maps to help you learn more about them and the role of CCC on the CNNF. We hope you find it interesting, fun and educational.
Heritage Tours
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Eagle River - Florence Ranger District Heritage Sites
Military Hill Fire Tower; Anvil Lake Campground Shelter; Franklin Lake Campground; Bailey Lake Plantation; Lost Lake Organizational Camp;
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Lakewood - Laona Ranger District Heritage Sites
Archibald Tower Overlook; Democratic Women's Club of Wisconsin Plantation; Mountain Fire Lookout Tower; Green Lake Picnic Shelter; Wolf River CCC Camp;
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Great Divide Ranger District Heritage Sites
Morgan Falls; Namekagon Picnic Shelter and Campground; Forest Road 203 Pine Plantation
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Medford - Park Falls Ranger District Heritage Sites
Fifield Fire Lookout Tower; Mondeaux Dam Historic District; Spearhead Shelter; Red Pine Plantation P-15; Medford Administrative Site (Luepke Way)
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Washburn Ranger District Heritage Sites
Mount Valhalla Recreation Area; Old Maid Pine Plantation; Brinks CCC Camp; Bass Lake or Delta CCC Camp; Lake Owen Shelter-Bathhouse/Picnic Shelter
Maps
Alerts & Warnings
- Forest Road 139 Closed over Shmuland Creek From Storm
- Valhalla Recreation Area Closed 6/18 - 8/1/2024 for site improvements
- Sections of FR 164 closed to vehicles until 8/1/2024 for culvert replacements
- Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center closed 6/3-30, 2024
- Recreation areas, trails, and roads open after recovery from 2019 windstorm
- Delayed- Moose River bridge closed to vehicular traffic 4/29 to 5/3
- Black Lake Campground To Re-Open 7/1/2024
- Prescribed Burning Planned for FY2024
- Closure on Forest Road 1666 (Black Lake Road) for motorized vehicles
- Safety reminders for hunting season
- Aquatic Invasive Species decontamination required at Lake Owen and Two Lakes