Crex Meadows Wildlife Area
This state-owned, 30,000-acre complex of marsh, woodlands and prairies is located in Burnett County north of Grantsburg. Crex Meadows features colonies of nesting herons, breeding eagles and osprey, sharp-tailed grouse and trumpeter swans, karner blue butterflies and Blanding-Æs turtles as well as large concentrations of sandhill cranes, waterfowl and eagles in the fall.
Address
110 E Crex Ave
Grantsburg, WI 54840
Contact Information
Voice: 715-463-2739
Email: dwinter@crexmeadows.org
All InterestsDirections from Nearest Town/IntersectionDirections: The Crex Meadows Visitors Center is located at the corner of county roads D and F just north of Grantsburg. The property spreads north and east, covering 30,000 acres. A paved parking lot is located at the visitors center, with grass parking areas scattered throughout the property.
Hours of OperationOpen daily, year-round.
History & HeritageTypeWisconsin History