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Northern Highland/American Legion State Forest

View Website Favorite 4125 County Road M - Boulder Junction, WI 54512
Information: 715-542-3923
Toll Free: 888-947-2757

8am-10:30pm.

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Show off your selfie skills! Find a selfie stand located at the Crystal Lake Campground/Day Use Area in the center of the main beach and stop for a fun photo. Share yours with us on Instagram using #ScenicWisconsin. 

Covers 223,283 acres in northern Wisconsin including 900 lakes and 18 family campgrounds. A total of 244 bird species frequent the forest - that's 73 percent of all species recorded in Wisconsin. Nesting pairs of bald eagles, osprey and loons are common. It is home to one of the largest Bald Eagle nesting concentrations in the world. Pets are welcome in Wisconsin State Parks but must be on a leash and under control at all times. Certain areas may be off limits to pets. Visit our website for more details.

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Boulder Junction Chamber of Commerce

Vilas County Tourism & Publicity

Wisconsin DNR State Park System

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  • Features
    • Disabled Access
    • On Water
    • Camping
    • Pets Welcome/Inquire
  • Beach
    • Yes
  • Campground Type
    • Backpack
    • Tent
  • Showers and Flush Toilets
    • Yes
  • Natural Attractions Type
    • Beaches
    • Parks, Forests, Trails
    • Scenic Vistas
  • Trail Length (miles)
    • 47
  • Dumping Station
    • Yes
  • Publicly Owned
    • Yes
  • Number of Campsites
    • 871
  • Nature Trails
    • Yes
  • Boat Launch
    • Yes

Nearby Places

1
Escanaba Lake Trail Boulder Junction - 2.1 miles away
2
Rustic Road 60 Boulder Junction - 2.64 miles away
3
Trout Lake Golf & Country Club Arbor Vitae - 2.98 miles away
4
American Institute of Taxidermy Boulder Junction - 3.12 miles away
5
Fallison Lake Nature Trail Woodruff - 3.62 miles away
6
Lumberjack Trail Boulder Junction - 4.09 miles away
7
Heart of Vilas County Paved Bike Trail Boulder Junction - 4.1 miles away
8
Boulder Junction Dual Sport and Adventure Motorcycle Riding Boulder Junction - 4.14 miles away
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Certified: (Req. 30 Points)

To be certified through Travel Green Wisconsin, all participants must achieve at least 30 points on the Travel Green Wisconsin Checklist. The more points a business attains, the greener they are in their operations.

Green Innovations

Performs scientific research at Crystal Lake, which also educates the public.Use Energy Star qualified products; use tankless water heaters.Performed a shoreline restoration project.Use non-toxic, earth-friendly cleaning products and detergent.Encourages the use of water fountains to minimize the use of plastic bottlesEducate guests on invasive species and how to avoid transporting them

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