Blackjack Springs Wilderness

Officially designated as a Wilderness in 1978, this 5,800 acre area is located 7 miles northeast of Eagle River, Wis. in Vilas County. At Blackjack Springs, a series of four large, crystal clear springs form the headwaters of Blackjack Creek, in the midst of dense forest cover. This Wilderness contains diverse vegetation typical of the Lake Superior Highlands of northern Wisconsin. There is also a lake, three streams with associated spring ponds and wetlands in this area. People visit to fish, hunt, bike, canoe, and get up close to nature.

General Information

Restrictions for all National Forest System lands can be found by visiting Title 36 Code of Federal Regulations 261 by clicking here. The Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest specific restrictions can be found on the Orders of the Forest Supervisor page.

The possession or use of motorized or mechanized equipment is prohibited. This includes all motor vehicles, bicycles, outboard and electrical motors, and any wheeled devise for transporting canoes, boats, or equipment.
Camping within 100 feet of water or the North Country National Scenic Trail is prohibited.
Camping is limited to 14 consecutive days.
All State of Wisconsin fishing and hunting regulations and license requirements apply in wilderness areas.
Erecting permanent hunting tree stands or ground blinds is prohibited.
Storing or leaving a boat, canoe, equipment, personal property, or supplies is prohibited.
Disposing of debris, garbage or other waste, except that which is burnable and disposed by fire, is prohibited.

Address: 1247 E. Wall St. Eagle River, WI 54521
Phone: 715-479-2827
Hours: Monday - Friday – 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Closed on federal holidays)
Office Email: sm.fs.cnnfadmin@usda.gov