(See Chapter NR45, Administrative Code or contact Forest Rules & Regulations the forest headquarters for complete rules and regulations.) Fun Facts About Bois Brule Habitat & Wildlife ➤ Native people, most recently the Ojibwe, The Brule River State Forest ecosystem is split Hours Camping * FEES REQUIRED FOR ALL NON-BACKPACK CAMPING have used the Bois Brule River and its into four diverse habitat types. These habitats Public use areas are open from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. • Camping is available in the two state forest surrounding resources for thousands are home to a variety of animal species including campgrounds or by backcountry permit. of years. Vehicle Admission Sticker ➤ The forest was initiated in 1907 by a deed bobcat, timber wolf, ruffed and sharp-tailed A vehicle admission sticker is required for all are permitted on one site. deer, black bear, beaver, otter, fisher, mink, transfer from Mr. Frederick Weyerhaeuser grouse, and many other species; several of motor vehicles in state forest campgrounds •• Only registeredone family campers or a group are of allowed up to six in thepeople of the Nebagamon Lumber Company and which are threatened or endangered. Photo courtesy of Edwin Koepp and at the Bois Brule Picnic Area and Canoe campground after 11 p.m.

Coniferous Bog Landing. Vehicles must operate within posted in 1932. speed limits and park only in designated areas. Snowmobiles & ATVs officially established by the state legislature Spring-fed swamps of cedar, spruce and alder ➤ Brule River State Forest contains all 44 Canoeing & Kayaking Snowmobiles are allowed on designated trails at the headwaters of the Brule River are miles of the Bois Brule River, protecting Connect with the Past and Paddle in Personal Conduct only. ATVs are not permitted on or off trails in home to unique wildlife such as black-backed its watershed and sensitive associated the Present woodpeckers, golden-crowned kinglets and ecosystems including the Brule Bog The Brule River has sections of calmer water prohibited on all state lands. Noise must not trails. ATVs are permitted on the Tri-county occasionally, gray jays. Photo courtesy of Wisconsin DNR Archives and headwaters. for beginners and long rapids and ledges • Disorderlyinterfere with or excessively the enjoyment boisterous of others. conduct Leave is Corridorthe forest, and except some during town winter roadways on snowmobile year-round. ➤ The forest’s 47,000 total acres are managed Upland Pine Barrens for advanced paddlers. A variety of canoe the forest cleaner than when you arrived. to support a sustainable, multi-use mission These sand glacial outwash plains above the routes are available. Please respect privately • Do not remove, deface or destroy any natural Litter & Beverage Containers of quiet recreation, timber production and Welcome! river valley are dominated by jack pine, red pine owned land. growth. Do not enter locked or closed areas. • Place all refuse and recyclables in provided natural resource protection. containers or carry out. No glass beverage and scrub oak and support badgers, upland The river has two distinct personalities. The Thank you for visiting the Brule River State ➤ President Calvin Coolidge found the Fires & Firewood containers are permitted on the Brule River. sandpipers and sharp-tailed grouse. upper river from Stones Bridge to Pine Tree Forest, with its rich and diverse cultural recreational opportunities of the area • Fasten unopened/empty beverage containers Landing is relatively calm with several Class I and ecological heritage and commitment to so appealing that he moved his entire “Sand Country” grills in the state forest use areas. to all watercraft. rapids. From Pine Tree to the mouth, the river • Fires are permitted in fire rings or charcoal sustainable forestry management practices. base of operations to the forest during the becomes increasingly faster and paddlers will Your visit puts you in good company – Native summer of 1928. birch and maple) and white pine makes this before leaving. Burning of refuse is prohibited. PETS A mixture of northern hardwoods (oak, aspen, encounter numerous rapids, including Class • Do not leave fires unattended and extinguish American tribes, and later, French voyageurs, ideal for ruffed grouse, golden-winged warblers, Pets must be on a leash no longer than eight feet II-III rapids at Mays Ledges and Lenroot Ledges. used the river as a link between • Check with state forest staff for current in the campgrounds. Pets are not permitted in • Campers must purchase firewood locally. and the Mississippi. In more recent times, and threatened wood turtles. invasive species quarantines and restrictions. buildings, picnic areas, the Stoney Hill nature sharp-shinned and broad-winged hawks, fisher, The forest has 10 designated canoe landings people from all walks of life and even multiple trail or on groomed cross-country ski trails. Clay Plain Uplands that include vehicle parking areas. This allows U.S. presidents have enjoyed the forest’s Please clean up after your pet. The former bed of Lake Superior, this area is for trips from one hour to three days on the many recreational oppor­tunities. Surprises river. Rental canoes and shuttle services are abound in Brule River State Forest. Let the Dense cover and steep topography offer shelter discoveries begin! fordominated deer, songbirds, by aspen, squirrels, spruce, fir snowshoe and white hares, pine. available from a local outfitter. Brule. Motors are only permitted within one 2 1 Governor Knowles State Forest.....715-463-2898 • Inflatable craft are not permitted on the Come back timber wolves, bobcat, and fox. Uplands are mile of Lake Superior. 2 Brule River State Forest...... 715-372-5678 4 open grasslands, wetlands and shrub complex • Camping is only permitted in the two 1 3 soon! 3 Flambeau River State Forest...... 715-332-5271 boreal forests of white spruce, white pine, designated state forest campgrounds. 5 remnants of former farmlands mixed with 4 Northern Highland American • Canoe within your skill level. Scout rapids And be sure Legion State Forest...... 715-542-3923 and ledges before running them. migratorywhite birch, waterfowl. aspen and balsam fir. Grassland- 6 to visit 5 Peshtigo River State Forest...... 715-757-3965 wetland complexes here attract numerous • Tie all gear and loose items to the watercraft. 7 • Keep noise to a minimum; respect other WI Wisconsin’s 6 ...... 715-284-4103 river users. NORTHERN other Northern Photo courtesy of Wisconsin DNR Archives Photo courtesy of Wisconsin DNR Archives 7 Coulee Experimental STATE State Forests FORESTS State Forest...... 608-785-9007

BRULE RIVER STATE FOREST Photo courtesy of WDNR Archives Picnicking Hiking Snowmobiling & ATVs Visitor’s Guide 2019 A meal with a view – picnic areas are available Find your stride – from difficult to mellow. Miles of trails to discover your wild side. EMERGENCY INFORMATION throughout the forest. • The 1.7-mile self-guided Stoney Hill Nature Trail • There are 32 miles of snowmobile and winter • Mouth of the Brule Picnic Area sits on a bluff loop begins at the Bois Brule Campground. No ATV trails accessed from a parking area on Emergencies/Ambulance/Fire...... Dial 911 pets allowed. Highway 27 just south of the town of Brule. Essentia Health Superior...... 715-817-7000 swimming, the boat launch and ever-changing • Snowmobile connecting trails link up to the Essentia Health St. Mary’s Duluth..... 218-786-4000 sandy overlooking beach. Lake Superior. Enjoy fishing, Trail is a 2.25-mile loop starting at a parking lot • Bois Brule Picnic Area is located adjacent to Bois • Theoff Clevedon Historical Road. Bayfield This Roadtrail hasHiking a connecting and Snowshoe trail • The Tri-county Corridor Trail links Superior Poison Control Center...... 800-222-1222 Bayfield and Douglas County trails. Brule Campground and canoe landing. A state to Copper Range Campground. to Ashland, and crosses the forest parallel to Douglas County Sheriff...... 715-395-7234 BRULE RIVER STATE FOREST forest vehicle admission sticker is required here. • 23 miles of the North Country Scenic Trail pass and north of Highway 2. It is open for ATVs, Photo courtesy of Jerry Davis, WDNR through the forest. UTVs, snowmobiles, dirt bikes, foot travel, Forest Headquarters...... 715-372-5678 and bicycles. Visitor’s Guide Hunting & Trapping • St.This Croix location Picnic also Area provides and boat parking landing and is accesslocated to opportunity to see the • Use is permitted on designated trails or Land or water, hoof or wing, there’s onthe Lake North St. Country Croix near Scenic the Trail,village Historic of Solon Portage Springs. • Theheadwaters 1.9-mile ofBrule-St. the Bois Croix Portage Trail offers an routes only. This guide is provided something for everyone on the Brule. Trail and snowmobile trail. Brule River. Parking is in part by the Superior- WELCOME! • The forest contains more than 60 miles of Douglas County Convention Here’s your guide to the hunter walking trails. Bear, deer, grouse, Camping Area off Highway A. & Visitors Bureau at the St. Croix Picnic 205 Belknap St. Superior, WI 54880 many ways you can enjoy woodcock and small game are all commonly Let the birds be your alarm clock. • All 60+ miles of state the forest year-round hunted game species. Trapping opportunities • You can now make reservations online for forest hunter walking campsites by visiting dnr.wi.gov – keywords trails are open to hiking. FOR VISITOR INFORMATION & FREE GUIDE, CALL OUR VISITOR MAP INSIDE “Brule River” and select “camping” and Photo courtesy of CENTER AT 800-942-5313 WDNR Archives includemust be fisher, marked beaver, with nameotter, andbobcat number and fox. or then reserve.” You can also call Camis at The Fishery Photo courtesy of • Trail cameras, stands and artificial blinds WDNR Archives WDNR customer ID number when unattended. 1-888-947-2757. Wet your line on the www.visitdouglascounty.com • All state forest lands are open to hunting • Copper Range Campground has 17 sites and is iconic Bois Brule. email: [email protected] located four miles north of the town of Brule • The Bois Brule River, a naturally reproducing Photo courtesy of WDNR Archives camping and recreation areas and the off Highway H. Equal Opportunity Employer and Americans with duringWaterfowl appropriate Refuge on seasons Highway except 13. developedAll state • Bois Brule Campground has 22 sites and is resident and migratory trout and salmon fishery, Disabilities Act Statement hunting and trapping regulations apply. located one mile south of the Town of Brule on stream for more than 100 years and is considered Cross-country Skiing The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources provides equal Ranger Road. hasone beenof the known premier as streams an exceptional in the region. trout fishing United opportunity in its employment, programs, services, and functions under The fun doesn’t end in the fall – glide the an Affirmative Action Plan. If you have questions, please write to Chief, Swimming • Both campgrounds provide an accessible site for winter blues away on groomed ski trails. Public Civil Rights, Office of Civil Rights, U.S. Department of the Interior, 1849 C. Street NW, Washington, D.C. 20240. Cool off in nearby crystal waters of persons with disabilities. States Presidents Grant, Cleveland, Coolidge, This publication is available in alternative format (large print, Braille, the Northwoods. • Both campgrounds are accessible by canoe. located west of the Brule River on Afterhours etc.) upon request. Please call the Division of Forestry at 608-267-7494 Hoover and Eisenhower have fished the Brule. for more information. • There are no designated beaches in the • Most campsites provide adequate space for either • TheRoad, 17-mile just south Afterhours of Highway Ski Trail 2. The (27 trail km) is is • A lake-run fishery exists with trout (brook, If you need technical assistance or more information, call the Accessibility forest. Some may enjoy swimming at Rush chinook) migrating from Lake Superior up the groomed for classical and skate skiing. Coordinator at 608-267-7490/TTY Access via relay - 711. brown and rainbow) and salmon (coho and Lake on the eastern edge of the forest or grate and parking for two vehicles. Pit toilets and river for spawning. Various loops provide a variety of distances, tents or a trailer. Each site has a picnic table, fire in the cold waters of Lake Superior at the hand water pumps are provided. terrain and forest types. mouth of the Brule. Both locations have • Fees are required for camping, and each vehicle • The trailhead has restrooms and a warming • Special regulations for fishing the Brule River sandy beaches. must have an admission sticker. regulations before shelter that is cooperatively maintained by exist. Check current • Public beaches are available at Lake • Backpackers may camp in dispersed, remote the Brule Valley Ski Club and the state forest. Photo courtesy of Cathy Khalar, WDNR areas of the forest out of sight from rivers, trails • The river can be Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Minnesuing and Lake Nebagamon near • A state trail pass is required for skiers age fishing. PO Box 7921, Madison, Wisconsin 53707-7921 6250 South Ranger Road • Brule, WI 54820 • 715-372-5678 the state forest. and roads. Five designated backpacking campsites accessed by a series 16+ and is available by self-registration at One mile south of Highway 2 on Ranger Road dnr.wi.gov • keywords “Brule River” of angler parking the trailhead. Office Hours: 7:45 - 4:30 Monday-Friday, except holidays. Subject to staff availability. WDNR Call Center 1-888-936-7463 (toll-free 7 a.m.-10 p.m.) the . They are free of charge lots with angler • No pets permitted on the trail during the ski arebut availablea backpack on permit a first-come is required. first-served basis on access foot paths. Photo courtesy of Cathy Khalar, WDNR season while trails are groomed. DNR PUB-FR-604 2019 dnr.wi.gov (keywords “Brule River ”) DNR PUB-FR-604 2019 R 11 W R 10 W

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