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Visitor's Guide See Chapter NR45, Wisconsin Administrative Code or contact Habitat & Wildlife FOREST RULES & REGULATIONS the forest headquarters for complete rules and regulations. HOURS SNOWMOBILES • Public use areas are open from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. • Snowmobiles are only allowed on designated trails. T his complex ecosystem is rich in biologically VEHICLE ADMISSION STICKER ATVs diverse habitat, which is home for a wide mix • A vehicle admission sticker is required for all motor vehicles • ATVs are not permitted on or off trails in the forest, except during of bird and mammal species, including white-tail operated in state forest campgrounds and at the Bois Brule winter on snowmobile trails. Picnic Area and Canoe Landing. deer, black bear, beaver, otter, fisher, mink, bobcat, • ATVs are permitted on the Tri-County Corridor and some town roadways year-round. grey wolf and ruffed and sharp-tailed grouse. Forty- MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATION four rare species of special concern, three state- • Vehicles must be operated within posted speed limits and parked LITTER only in designated areas. endangered and seven state-threatened species Shoreline where the Brule River enters Lake Superior. • Place all refuse and recyclables of the rare species are associated with aquatic or in provided containers or carry PERSONAL CONDUCT have been documented in the forest. Most it out with you. “SAND COUNTRY” • Disorderly or excessively boisterous conduct is prohibited on all state • Please leave the forest cleaner lands. Noise must not interfere with the enjoyment of other users. wetland habitats. than when you arrived. • Do not remove, deface or destroy any natural growth. maple) and white pine forests makes this ecological type FIRES & FIREWOOD theA bird state watchers forest headquarters. guide to over 125 species of song- A mixture of northern hardwoods (oak, aspen, birch and • Do not enter any locked area or area posted as closed. birds that live and breed in the forest is available at • Fires are permitted in fire rings PETS or charcoal grills in the state The forest is comprised of four ecological types: ideal for ruffed grouse, golden-winged warblers, sharp- the threatened wood turtle. • Pets must be on a leash no longer than 8 feet in the campgrounds. forest use areas. shinned and broad-winged hawks, and fisher, as well as • Do not leave fires unattended and extinguish before leaving. CONIFEROUS BOG CLAY PLAIN UPLANDS • Pets are not permitted in buildings, picnic areas, the Stoney Hill nature trail or on groomed cross-country ski trails. • Burning of refuse is prohibited. S • Please clean up after your pet. • Campers must purchase firewood locally. • Check with state forest staff for current invasive species pring-fed swamps of cedar, spruce and alder are home to CAMPING (FEES ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL NON-BACKPACK CAMPING) coverThe former and steep bed oftopography Lake Superior, provide this winter ecological shelter type for is an quarantines and restrictions. uncommon wildlife such as black-backed woodpeckers, dominated by aspen, spruce, fir and white pine. Dense • Camping is available in the two state forest campgrounds or by golden-crowned kinglets and occasionally, gray jays. This backcountry permit. BEVERAGE CONTAINERS UPLANDecological type PINE contains BARRENS the headwaters of the Brule River. abundant deer herd, song birds, squirrels, snowshoe • Only one family or a group of up to six people are permitted on • Glass beverage containers are not permitted on the Brule River. one site. hares and predators such as timber wolves, bobcat and • Unopened or empty beverage containers must be secured in a WELCOME! fox. Uplands are open grasslands, wetlands and shrub • Only registered campers are allowed in the campground after 11 p.m. larger container that is fastened to the watercraft. These sand glacial outwash plains above the river valley complexes that are remnants of former farm lands mixed are dominated by jack pine, red pine and scrub oak and herewith attractboreal forestsnumerous of white migratory spruce, waterfowl. white pine, white TForest, with its rich and diverse cultural and support populations of badger, upland sandpipers and birch, aspen and balsam fir. Grassland-wetland complexes hank you for visiting the Brule River State link between Lake Superior and the Mississippi. and even multiple U.S. presidents have enjoyed sharp-tailed grouse. Come back soon! – and be sure to visit Wisconsin’s other Northern State Forests forestry management practices. Your visit puts theIn more forest’s recent many times, recreational people from oppor all walks tunities. of life ecological heritage and commitment to sustainable The forest has ten designated canoe landings that Canoeing & Kayaking include vehicle parking areas. This allows for trips from and later, French voyageurs, used the river as a 1 Governor Knowles State Forest 715-463-2898 you in good company – Native American tribes, Surprises abound in Brule River State Forest. Connect with the past and paddle in the present. 2 FUN FACTS Let the discoveries begin! one hour to three days on the river. Rental canoes and 2 Brule River State Forest 715-372-5678 shuttle services are available from a local outfitter. 4 only permitted within one mile of Lake Superior. 1 3 The Brule River has sections of calmer water for • Inflatable craft are not permitted on the Brule. Motors are thousands of years. • Camping is only permitted in the two designated state 5 3 Flambeau River State Forest 715-332-5271 • Native people, most recently the Ojibwe, have used the Bois Brule River and its surrounding resources for Pleasebeginners respect and longprivately rapids owned and ledges land. for advanced paddlers. A variety of canoe routes are available. 4 Northern Highland American Legion State Forest • Canoe within your skill level. Scout rapids and ledges The river has two distinct personalities. The upper forest campgrounds, or by backpacker permit. 715-542-3923 • The forest was initiated in 1907 by a deed transfer from Mr. Frederick Weyerhaeuser of the Nebagamon Lumber river from Stones Bridge to Pine Tree Landing is 6 Company and officially established by the state legislature in 1932. • Tie all gear and loose items to the craft. 7 ecosystems including the Brule Bog and headwaters. before running them. WI 5 Peshtigo River State Forest 715-757-3965 • Brule River State Forest contains all 44 miles of the Bois Brule River, protecting its watershed and sensitive associated NORTHERN relatively calm with several Class I rapids. From Pine 6 Black River State Forest 715-284-4103 production and natural resource protection. faster and paddlers will encounter numerous secured in a larger container that is fastened to the craft. STATE • The forest’s 47,000 total acres are managed to support a sustainable, multi-use mission of quiet recreation, timber Tree to the mouth, the river becomes increasingly • All unopened or empty beverage containers must be FORESTS 7 Coulee Experimental State Forest 608-785-9007 and Lenroot Ledges. • Keep noise to a minimum; respect other river users. • President Calvin Coolidge found the recreational opportunities of the area so appealing that he moved his entire base rapids, including Class II-III rapids at Mays Ledges • Glass bottles are not permitted on the river. of operations to the forest during the summer of 1928. BRULE RIVER STATE FOREST Camping the forest, traveling through many different ecosystem Snowmobiling & ATVs • types16 miles and of offering the North scenic Country views. Scenic Trail pass through EMERGENCY INFORMATION Let the birds be your alarm clock. Miles of trails to help you find your wild side. Emergencies/Ambulance/Fire ...............DIAL 911 voyageurs, who used the trail to travel from Lake Superior • The 1.9-mile Brule-St. Croix Portage Trail dates back to the Essentia Health Superior ............... 715-817-7000 • Copper Range Campground has 15 sites and is located • There are 32 miles of snowmobile and winter ATV trails • Bois Brule Campground has 22 sites and is located one of the town of Brule. four miles north of the town of Brule off Highway H. to the Mississippi River via the St. Croix. The trail offers an accessed from a parking area on Highway 27 just south opportunity to see the headwaters of the Bois Brule River. Essentia Health St. Mary’s Duluth .....218-786-4000 • All 60+ miles of state forest hunter walking trails are open Parking is at the St. Croix Picnic Area off Highway A. BRULE RIVER STATE FOREST mile south of the Town of Brule on Ranger Road. • The Brule-St. Croix Trail is 26 miles long and connects Poison Center ...........................800-222-1222 • Both campgrounds provide an accessible site for persons the parking area on Highway 27 to St. Croix Lake. to hiking. Visit the ranger station or website for maps. Snowmobile connecting trails link up to the Bayfield with disabilities. Douglas County Sheriff .................715-395-7234 • Most campsites provide adequate space for either tents or a County trails and Douglas County trails. ruffed grouse • Both campgrounds are accessible by canoe. ’ • The Tri-County Corridor Trail that links Superior to Ashland Forest Headquarters .................... 715-372-5678 Visitors Guide crosses the forest parallel to and north of Highway 2 and trailer. Each site has a picnic table, fire grate and parking for • Use is permitted on designated trails or routes only. • Fees are required for camping, and each vehicle must have is also available for snowmobiles and ATVs. Hunting & Trapping two vehicles. Pit toilets and hand-pump water are provided. • Many local town roads are also designated as ATV an admission sticker. This guide is provided in part Land or water, hoof or wing, there’s something • Backpackers may camp in dispersed, remote areas of the by the Superior-Douglas MAP INSIDE! for everyone on the Brule. forest out of sight from rivers, trails and roads.
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