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The Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest is full of places to learn in the outdoors.

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Day Lake Recreation Area

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Day Lake Campground features shaded campsites nestled under towering pines on the east shore of Day Lake. This campground is just one mile north of Clam Lake on County Highway GG. There are 52…

Drummond Woods Trail

Hiking Outdoor Science and Learning
This is a short interpretive trail near the village of Drummond. Trail length is 0.75 miles.The trail is relatively flat and easy to hike. The trail traverses through a northern hardwood forest and…

East Twin Recreation Area

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East Twin Recreation Area is a family favorite nestled within a maple, birch and hemlock forest on 110-acre East Twin Lake just five miles north of Clam Lake.The campground offers 9 campsites that…

Forest Lodge Nature Trail

Outdoor Science and Learning Hiking
The Forest Lodge Nature Trail is an interpretive trail that is maintained in cooperation with the Cable Natural History Museum. The Forest Lodge Nature Trail loop is 1.5 miles. The Extended Nature…

Franklin Lake Recreation Area

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If you are looking for one of the most popular camping spots within the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest of northern Wisconsin, try Franklin Lake Recreation Area off Highway 70 east of Eagle…

Green Lake Park

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Green Lake Park is historically significant. The shelter at Green Lake Park is a rare glimpse into the past. The shelter was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1996. Members of…

Halley Creek Bird Trail

Hiking Outdoor Science and Learning
The Halley Creek Bird Trail was created in 1989 by the Nicolet National Forest in cooperation with the Northeastern Wisconsin Audubon Society. As you hike this trail, you experience four distinct…

Headwaters Wilderness

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Officially designated as a wilderness in 1984, this 18,000 plus acre wilderness is located 16 miles southeast of Eagle River, Wis. in Forest County. Portions of this area contain some of the largest…

Knowles Creek Interpretive Trail

Hiking Outdoor Science and Learning
Featuring a 170-acre wetland impoundment and a viewing platform, this trail has become a popular stop for wildlife watchers. Habitats include open water, marsh, a grassy opening, and upland forest. A…

Lauterman National Recreation Area

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If you are looking for a recreation area to explore trails or camp, try the Lauterman National Recreation Area off Highway 70 west of Florence.The Lauterman National Recreation Area on the…

Last updated March 17, 2025