Primitive Camping – Northern Highland American Legion State Forest Primitive Camping Backcountry Camping • Reservations, permit and camping fees required Backcountry camping by permit is Northern Highland American Legion State Forest allowed anywhere in the NHAL. Permits are issued at the Clear and Crystal Lake Visitor Stations. Camping is not allowed within sight of any trail or body of water. Welcome! Campsites must be at least one-half mile from your vehicle. For a complete list of backcountry camping rules, visit our Camping opportunities in the Northern Highland American Legion State Forest (NHAL) are not limited to defined campgrounds. Other great opportunities are available. website at: dnr.wi.gov. For questions Photo courtesy of Michele Woodford and rules, contact the Clear Lake Visitor Station at 715-356-3668. Out on the lake. Canoe Camping Deer Hunter Camping • No reservations and no fees • Reservations, permit and camping required fees required Canoe camping is available at 85 canoe Deer hunter camping is offered during the campsites located on more than 20 lakes nine-day gun-deer season in November. and rivers across the NHAL State Forest. Hunter camping is allowed only along To use these sites, campers must access certain roads in the forest. Both tents them by watercraft. Sites are marked and camper units are allowed. Hunters with yellow signs displaying a tent. No must obtain a permit from the Clear campsite reservations are accepted, and Lake Visitor Station to camp during the no fee is required to use these campsites. gun-deer season. For questions about All trash must be packed out. Stays are deer hunter camping, contact the Clear limited to one night only with a maximum Lake Visitor Station at 715-356-3668. of six people allowed per campsite. Photo courtesy of WDNR Archives Remote Reservable Camping Day Lake Primitive Campsite Photo courtesy of WDNR Archives • Reservations and camping fees required Relax, unwind and let the canoe adventure begin. Local Emergency Contact Information Remote reservable camping is available Oneida County Sheriff’s Department: 715-361-5100 • Vilas County Sheriff’s at 17 remote reservable primitive Additional Information Department: 715-479-4441 • Iron County Sheriff’s Department: 715-561-3800 campsites. These campsites are available Detailed canoe routes For questions about this property, contact: on Allequash, Day, Nebish, and Clear and canoe camping • Clear Lake Visitor Station Lakes and in the Bittersweet Wild Lakes 715-356-3668 Area. They are accessible only by water. information and maps can be found in the NHAL • Crystal Lake Visitor Station Photo courtesy of Kristine Stone These sites may be occupied for up to 14 715-542-3923 nights per visit. Regular nightly camping State Forest canoe route Double check your pack before heading out. fees apply. These sites may be reserved pamphlet available at Reservations from May 1 through Labor Day. After 2 NHAL Visitor Stations. To make online camping reservations, visit Labor Day, these sites are available on a Come back soon! And be sure to visit Wisconsin’s other Northern State Forests CAMIS at: wisconsin.goingtocamp.com 1 3 4 non-reservable basis. A maximum of six 5 or call 1-888-947-2757. 1 Governor Knowles State Forest...... 715-463-2898 5 Peshtigo River State Forest...... 715-757-3965 people are allowed per campsite. 2 Brule River State Forest...... 715-372-5678 6 Black River State Forest...... 715-284-4103 6 7 3 Flambeau River State Forest...... 715-332-5271 7 Coulee Experimental State Forest...... 608-785-9007 Camping Fees WI 4 Northern Highland American Resident...... $20/night NORTHERN Legion State Forest...... 715-542-3923 dnr.wi.gov (search keywords “state forest”) STATE Non-resident...... $25/night FORESTS WDNR Call Center (toll-free 7 a.m.-10 p.m.) 1-888-936-7463 • FOR EMERGENCIES, DIAL 911

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