Wisconsin Points of Interest

Porcupine Lake Wilderness


Officially designated as a wilderness in 1984, this 4,446 acre wilderness is located 4 miles southeast of Drummond, Wis. in Bayfield County. Some of the wilderness contains rolling hills covered with oak, maple, hemlock and white pine. The remainder of the area is fairly flat. Many streams contain trout. Porcupine Lake and Eighteen Mile Spring Pond have good fishing for trout, bass, panfish, and northern pike. Watchable wildlife include deer, bear, fox, coyote, loons and many species of songbirds. The North Country National Scenic Trail runs the length of the area. Branded posts mark the trail location at some intersections.


PORCUPINE 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
Morgan Falls St. Peter's Dome Recreation Area
Porcupine Lake Wilderness
Rainbow Lake Wilderness

Nearby Camping
Location Campsites Reservations Toilets Showers Elevation
Blanchard Island - Mississippi River 35 556 ft
Carthage City Park Numerous 666 ft
Tettegouche State Park 30 872 ft
Wanoka 20 1,131 ft
Harriet Lake 13 1,766 ft
Dupont Reservation Conservation Area - MDC 20 460 ft
Veterans Memorial Park - West Salem 110 689 ft
Finland - Finland State Forest 39 1,314 ft
Snively Access 30 656 ft
Flaming Prairie Park 24 541 ft
Riverside Memorial Park Numerous 844 ft
Welter Recreation Park Numerous 555 ft
Bruce Village Park Numerous 1,104 ft
Kawishiwi Lake 5 1,660 ft
Blackhawk Park - DeSoto 150 630 ft
George Crosby - Manitou State Park 20 1,431 ft
Town of Clover Numerous 607 ft
Namekagon 34 1,453 ft
Central Park 100 978 ft
Ferry Landing 50 604 ft
Wapello Fairgrounds Park Numerous 587 ft
Lower Augusta Skunk River Access Numerous 555 ft
Ninemile Lake 24 1,644 ft
Pictured Rocks Co Park Numerous 885 ft
Dawson Trail - Ojibwa - Quetico Provincial Park 85 1,355 ft
Big Hollow Creek Park 48 734 ft
Harstad Park 27 930 ft
Saulsbury Bridge 35 614 ft
Coon Fork Lake Numerous 990 ft
Cappy Russell Access Dispersed Numerous 554 ft
Dawson Trail - Chippewa - Quetico Provincial Park 22 1,350 ft
New Wine County Park 55 1,002 ft
Yellow River State Forest 150 645 ft
Eckbeck ? Finland State Forest 31 1,065 ft
Sugar Creek City Campground Numerous 618 ft
Two Lakes 90 1,412 ft

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