Illinois Points of Interest

Whisker Lake Wilderness


Whisker Lake was designated as a wilderness on October 2, 1978. This 7,500 acre tract is located 11 miles west of Florence, Wis., on the Michigan-Wisconsin border in Florence County. The area got its name from the large pines near the shoreline of Whisker Lake. Old timers called these pines "chin whiskers". These "chin whiskers" somehow escaped being burned by wildfires that ravaged the area after it was railroad-logged in the early 1900's. The terrain within the Whisker Lake area ranges from rolling upland to beaver flooded wetlands. Trout fishing is available at Riley Lake, Edith Lake, Wakefield Creek and the Brule River. Berry picking, hunting, cross-country skiing and wildlife viewing are just some of the activities you can enjoy during your visit.


WHISKER LAKE WILDERNESS
Campground Restrictions
The possession or use of motorized or mechanized equipment is prohibited. This includes all motor vehicles, bicycles, outboard and electrical motors, and any wheeled devise for transporting canoes, boats, or equipment. Camping within 100 feet of water or the North Country National Scenic Trail is prohibited. Camping is limited to 14 consecutive days. All State of Wisconsin fishing and hunting regulations and license requirements apply in wilderness areas. Erecting permanent hunting tree stands or ground blinds is prohibited. Storing or leaving a boat, canoe, equipment, personal property, or supplies is prohibited. Disposing of debris, garbage or other waste, except that which is burnable and disposed by fire, is prohibited. 

Points of Interest
Location
Whisker Lake Wilderness

Nearby Camping
Location Campsites Reservations Toilets Showers Elevation
Big Lake State Forest 12 1,264 ft
Bagley Rapids 30 931 ft
King Lake - Copper County State Forest 6 1,662 ft
Chute Pond Park Numerous 868 ft
Fischer Memorial County Park 115 872 ft
Gratiot River County Park Numerous 626 ft
Morgan Lake 18 1,498 ft
Village Park 26 603 ft
Bates Township Park - Sunset Lake 13 1,597 ft
Deer Lake - State Forest 12 1,583 ft
Lanse Township Park 30 696 ft
McClintock County Park Numerous 1,240 ft
Laura Lake 41 1,503 ft
Baraga State Park Numerous 612 ft
Goodman County Park Numerous 1,235 ft
Shawano County Fairgrounds Numerous 814 ft
Shawano County Park Numerous 804 ft
McLain State Park 100 625 ft

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