Powell Marsh Wildlife Area
Features
- Free Admission
- Yes
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- On Water
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Natural Attractions Type
- Wildlife Refuge & Reserves
Powell Marsh Wildlife Area
Powell Rd - Manitowish Waters, WI 54545
Information:
715-356-5211 x207
Powell Marsh provides a parking area and vista lookout as well as dikes to walk along. A Great Wisconsin Birding & Nature Trail (Northwoods/Lake Superior region) site. View a variety of bird species such as waterfowl, Bitterns, shorebirds, great blue heron, songbirds, marsh hawks, eagles, sandhill cranes, Northern harrier, LeConte's sparrow, short-eared owl, Nelson's sharp tailed sparrow, sharp tailed grouse, Henslow's sparrow, Black Terns and more. Bring binoculars. The 1800 acre wildlife refuge is No-entry September 1 through December 31 during migration period except deer hunting during gun season. Also popular for hunting. Powell Marsh is approximately 4,303 acres. Vista pool drawn occasionally to repair dikes, control vegetation and attract birds.
What's Nearby
Events
Places To Stay
Dining
1
Lupine Junefest
6/08/2024
Mercer - 9.67 miles away
2
Mercer Open All-Species Fishing Tournament
6/28/2024 - 6/30/2024
Mercer - 9.99 miles away
3
4th of July Celebration
7/04/2024
Mercer - 9.99 miles away
4
Mercer Backyard BBQ
7/20/2024
Mercer - 9.99 miles away
5
Loon Day Art & Craft Fair
8/07/2024
Mercer - 10.01 miles away
6
Minocqua Antique & Classic Boat Show
6/14/2024 - 6/15/2024
Minocqua - 17.97 miles away
7
Phelps Maple Syrup Fest
4/06/2024
Phelps - 38.22 miles away
8
Hodag Heritage Festival
5/18/2024
Rhinelander - 39.8 miles away