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Northern Highland/American Legion State Forest

View Website Favorite (2) 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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  • Features
    • On Water
    • Camping
    • Disabled Access
    • Pets Welcome/Inquire
  • Campground Type
    • Backpack
    • Tent
  • Number of Campsites
    • 871
  • Trail Length (miles)
    • 47
  • Publicly Owned
    • Yes
  • Boat Launch
    • Yes
  • Beach
    • Yes
  • Natural Attractions Type
    • Beaches
    • Parks, Forests, Trails
    • Scenic Vistas
  • Showers and Flush Toilets
    • Yes
  • Dumping Station
    • Yes
  • Nature Trails
    • Yes

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CANCELED - Christmas Walk 11/27/2020 Boulder Junction - 4.66 miles away
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Christmas Tree Lighting 11/27/2020 Boulder Junction - 4.68 miles away
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Lighting Up St. Germain Holiday Celebration 11/28/2020 St. Germain - 11.26 miles away
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Holiday Marketplace 11/28/2020 St. Germain - 11.94 miles away
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Jingle Bell Fun Run 11/28/2020 St. Germain - 11.94 miles away
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Lighting Up St. Germain Holiday Celebration 11/28/2020 St. Germain - 12.08 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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