Washburn District
The Washburn Ranger District offers a variety of different activities to those seeking recreational opportunities. Great Horseback riding trails, OHV trails and Fishing can be found on the district.
Recreation Sites
Birch Grove Recreation Area
Site Open
Birch Grove Recreation Area is a family favorite if you are looking for a base camp to explore the Bayfield Peninsula. It is nestled between 22-acre East and 16-acre West Twin Lakes and is close to…
Bladder Lake Day Use Area
Site Open
Bladder Lake Day Use Area is located on Bladder Lake and features picnic tables, toilet building, pedestal grills and a fire ring. The lake is sandy and shallow making it a great place for swimming…
Horseshoe Lake Recreation Area
Site Open
If you are looking for an equestrian style base camp to explore area trails or a destination campground with plenty of room for your family, try the Horseshoe Lake Recreations Area located north of…
Lake Owen Recreation Area
Site Open
Lake Owen Recreation Area is located on the 1,323 acre Lake Owen that has crystal clear water, excellent fishing and swimming. There is a swim beach and shelter/chalet at the northern end of the…
Long Lake Recreation Area
The Long Lake Recreation Area features two picnic areas and a swim beach with buoys on 32-acre Long Lake, a clear-water lake just west of Washburn on Forest Road 251.There is a large picnic area…
Perch Lake Recreation Area
Site Open
This quaint campground is a family favorite. Located approximately 5.5 miles north of Drummond on Forest Road 223 (Delta Drummond Road), there are 16 campsites. Each site includes a defined parking…
Rainbow Lake Wilderness
Rainbow Lake was one of the first eastern wildernesses designated in 1975. The total area encompasses 6,583 acres, located 4 miles north of Drummond, Wis., in Bayfield County. Among the unique…
Two Lakes Recreation Area
Site Open
Two Lakes Recreation Area near Drummond is on the southern part of the Washburn Ranger District. This campground is operated by a concessionaire under a special use permit with the US Forest…
Valhalla Recreation Area
Site Open
The Valhalla Recreation Area is nestled amongst the tree covered rolling hills of Bayfield County, Wisconsin. This recreation area encompasses both motorized and non-motorized trail systems…
Wanoka Lake Recreation Area
Site Closed
Wanoka Recreation Area is located off an ATV route that connects to local ATV trails and other open routes. Visitors may ride their ATV or smaller UTVs to and from the route. ATVs may not be used…