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Peshtigo River State Forest Peshtigo River State Forest Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources ● Peshtigo River State Forest ● N10008 Paust Lane ● Crivitz, WI 54114 ● www.dnr.wi.gov Welcome to the Peshtigo River State Forest! Established in 2001, the Peshtigo River bath facilities may be found. The majority State Forest was purchased from Wiscon- of the campsites, some of the better ones, sin Public Service Corporation (WPS) to are not on the reservation system but are provide wood products and to protect the fi rst-come fi rst-serve only. A list of all Peshtigo River watershed. The state forest campgrounds can be found at http://dnr. currently includes roughly 9,000 acres of wi.gov/org/land/forestry/. From this page former WPS hydroelectric lands along the navigate using the left menu options Peshtigo River and its fl owages, in addition through the following pages: Forest Lands, to another 3,000 acres of river bottom. State Forests, and fi nally Recreational The state forest will partner with WPS, Opportunities. Look for a link titled: “State and with many of the organizations that Forest Camping Fees”. WPS partnered with, including Marinette The last differences between a state County and the Town of Stephenson to park and a northern state forest may not provide recreational opportunities. be as obvious to the casual visitor as it is to those that live within the forest bound- Know Your State Forests ary. Logging and timber sales are a major The Peshtigo River State Forest joins source of revenue and part of the daily fi ve other properties, the Black River, operations on a state forest. State forests the Brule River, the Flambeau River, practice “sustainable forestry” which the Governor Knowles and the Northern means the land is managed according to Highland–American Legion designated its natural capability to provide a wide as State Forests. Together these proper- array of benefi ts for now and the future. ties comprise more than 430,000 acres, The principles of sustainable forestry are plenty of space to fi sh, hike and canoe used to assure that the forest can, and will in solitude. continue to provide a full range of benefi ts State forests offer camping units, to the people and visitors of Wisconsin. hundreds of miles of hiking and canoe Although some practices differ between trails, primitive and backpack camping a state park and a northern forest, there is areas, picnic grounds, thousands of acres plenty for you to enjoy at each one! of water to fi sh, plus numerous hunting Your Role opportunities. In many of the state forests, in the Master Planning Process What About Our Neighbors? developed campsites are available. How- ever for those who prefer to get away from DNR planners and staff are in the middle Governor Thompson State Park shoreline is in the park. of a multi-year planning process which The park has many plans for future it all, there are wilderness sites where you The Governor Thompson State Park is will result in a management plan, or Master development including new roads, trail may be the only person on a pristine lake. nestled between the Peshtigo River State Plan, for this forest. The Master Plan will systems, picnic areas, group and family In autumn, the pac e slows offering excel- Forest lands on the south shore of Caldron be based on an integrated approach to campgrounds. Every year visitors will see lent wildlife viewing and other sightseeing Falls Flowage in Marinette County, about management which will include sustain- the park continue to change and become opportunities. During the winter months 15 miles northwest of Crivitz. The park able forestry, wildlife, fi sh and non-game more of a recreational partner to the state you can fi nd snowmobile trails, ice fi shing, is approximately 2600 acres in size and management as well as the development forest. To view the development maps cross country skiing, winter camping and is open 6am-8pm daily for year-round of recreational activities such as hunting, for the park please check us out on the snowshoeing may be available. visitation. There is currently no overnight snowmobiling, hiking and cross-country WDNR website at How is a northern state forest dif- camping and use of motorized vehicles, skiing- activities which currently take http://dnr.wi.gov/master_planning/ ferent than a state park? Within the horses or pedal bikes on the park is pro- place on these lands. completed_archive/parks_trails/index. Department of Natural Resources orga- hibited. Visitors to the park may utilize This intense process involves more than htm. nization, a northern state forest receives the trail network on the property to hike, just DNR experts. There are other state Visitors to the park will need to pur- its leadership and guidance from the snowshoe, cross-country ski, and nature agencies, town and county offi cials, local chase either a daily or annual admission Division of Forestry, whereas a state park watch. The park also has access to 2 small interest groups, neighbors, and the gen- sticker at the park entrance off Ranch receives its leadership and guidance from inland lakes, ponds, and many miles of eral public, who come together to decide Road. At this time, there are no fees to the Bureau of Parks and Recreation. A streams for fi shing or non-motorized what types of recreation and management use Boat Landing13 Road. Make plans to key difference between a state park and boating. Motor boats may be launched should happen in the new forest. Public explore and enjoy your new state park. To a northern state forest is recreation styles. from Boat Landing 13 on the fl owage or input is a key to the plan’s development. contact the park, please call 715-757-3979 A state park offers a more comfortable visitors could try paddling through the This is where you, the visitor, can make or email the manager at maggie.kailhofer@ camping experience with running water, wind protected South Bays from BL 13. a difference in how the forest will look dnr.state.wi.us. modern bathroom facilities, a moderate The park shares the shoreline of Caldron in the future. Common venues used to amount of sites with electricity, and the Falls Flowage with the Peshtigo River engage the public include open house majority of sites available for reservations. State Forest. Over 6 miles of Caldron’s At a northern state forest it is typically meetings, website comment forms, and more rustic with only a minimal number public hearings. For more information of electrical sites and most sites have pit on the state forest master plan and to be toilets and well water, however modern added to our mailing list, contact the forest headquarters, or visit us on the web at http://www.dnr.state.wi.us. Navigate the DNR website by selecting ‘Forestry’ from Contents the pull-down menu located in the upper right. Scroll down the green menu bar on the left and click on ‘State Forests’ under Fishing, Boating, X-C Skiing, Hiking, the ‘Forest Lands’ heading. Select ‘Master Snowmobiling, ATV Riding .............2 Planning’ and you will see a link to the Peshtigo River State Forest in the list. Thunder River Rearing Station ...... 2 During the planning process the DNR will continue to promote public recreation Paddling on the Peshtigo ................3 and protect the natural features found on Canoeing & River Camping Tips ...3 this former WPS property. Information Don’t forget about our Wildlife & Natural Resources Areas ............3 Peshtigo River State Forest N10008 Paust Lane Safety messages ............................. 3 Crivitz WI 54114 715/757-3965 Forest map ......................................4 Normal business hours are Monday– Friday: 8:00 am–4:30 pm. We are a fi eld Emergency Information ................. 4 offi ce; hours and days may vary. Please call ahead. 2 Peshtigo River State Forest Visitor Fishing Boating For the angler who likes There are a total of 16 variety, the Peshtigo River landings in the Peshtigo State Forest is the place for River State Forest. 6 are you! High Falls and Caldron located on Caldron Falls, 7 on High Falls, Falls offer excellent angling opportuni- 2 on the Peshtigo and Bagley Flowages, ties. Caldron Falls, a 1,100 acre fl owage and 1 on Johnson Falls (small watercraft which supports a high quality muskellunge recommended). No fee is required to use fi shery and is the only “Class A” rated the boat launches, however, boats may not muskie water in Marinette County. Other be left moored, anchored, or unattended fi shing opportunities here include large at any state forest landing. and smallmouth bass, walleye, bluegill, rock bass, yellow perch, black crappie, and pumpkinseed. At High Falls, which encompasses a 1,500 acre fl owage, also Cross- supports an excellent fi shery of walleye and large and smallmouth bass. Major Country panfi sh species include bluegill, rock bass, yellow perch, black crappie and Skiing & pumpkinseed. At Johnson Falls, a smaller Snow- Other fl owage at 158 acres, boasts gamefi sh such as northern pike, large and smallmouth Hiking bass, walleye, muskellunge, brown trout mobiling Recrea- and rainbow trout. The Bagley (281 acres) During the winter months, Flowage includes northern pike, small- all of the state forest is & ATV tional mouth bass and walleye. There are also open to cross country skiing but the a number of panfi sh including rock bass, property does have a groomed ski trail Riding bluegill, pumpkinseed, black crappie and network in place. The state forest, along Opportunities yellow perch. with Marinette County, some private land- There are roughly 20 miles owners, and the Marinette County Cross Although no designated trail system exists A 5-mile stretch of the Peshtigo River, of groomed snowmobile within the forest equestrian riding and between the Johnson Falls dam and the Country Ski Club Association operate 30 trails to enjoy within the state forest and km of regularly groomed ski trails.
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