Crex Meadows Wildlife Area

Features
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Camping
Pets Welcome/Inquire
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History/Heritage Type
- Wisconsin History
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Hunting Type
- Deer
- Duck
- Goose
- Pheasant
- Turkey
- Small Game
- Black bear
- Ruffed Grouse
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Natural Attractions Type
- Wildlife Refuge & Reserves
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Cross-Country Skiing/Snowshoeing Trail Type
- Flat
- Open
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Toilets
- Yes
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Snowshoeing
- Yes
Crex Meadows Wildlife Area
Information:
715-463-2739
Open daily, year-round.
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's turtles as well as large concentrations of sandhill cranes, waterfowl and eagles in the fall. The Crex Meadows Visitor Center offers a number of educational events/workshops throughout the year including photo club, snowshoeing, birding, camps, little wildlifers, and more.
What's Nearby
Events
Places To Stay
Dining
1
Burnett County Agricultural Society Fair
8/21/2025 - 8/24/2025
Grantsburg - 1.91 miles away
2
Indianhead Gem & Mineral Show
7/26/2025 - 7/27/2025
Frederic - 13.94 miles away
3
The River Road-87-Ramble
9/27/2025
Cushing - 14.92 miles away
4
Cushing Fun Day & Adult Soapbox Derby
8/23/2025
Cushing - 15.4 miles away
5
Lucky Days Festival
7/18/2025 - 7/20/2025
Luck - 17.98 miles away
6
Milltown Fisherman's Party
6/28/2025
Milltown - 20.34 miles away
7
Jordan Buck Day
9/27/2025
Danbury - 20.87 miles away
8
Centuria Memory Days
7/11/2025 - 7/13/2025
Centuria - 24.6 miles away