FOREST MANAGEMENT CAMPING CAMPING REGULATIONS The forests of Willow Flowage are managed The Willow Flowage offers 37 remote, semi- Group Campsites • There is a 10-day camping limit at all to highlight sustainable forestry best primitive campsites (30 family sites and There are seven campsites. Campers must occupy a site the practices, protect wildlife, emphasize seven group sites) along the shoreline and on group campsites day they set up camp, and may not leave the forest diversity and promote a natural and islands. All sites are available on a first-come, each with two fire site unoccupied for more than one night aesthetically pleasing appearance. first-served basis. No fees or registration are rings, two picnic thereafter. Leaving unattended camping required to use the sites. Campsites may tables and two box equipment to save a site is not allowed. Photo Credit: Gary Cira A buffer of aspen, balsam fir, birch, maple be closed temporarily (or permanently) to latrines. Group • Camping is allowed in designated campsites and scattered pine around the shoreline protect sensitive, threatened or endangered campsites may be only (see map). Campers may not establish gives the Willow Flowage a wild, scenic species and their habitats. Occasional occupied by up to new campsites. Each designated site has a appearance from the water. Future thinning campsite main tenance may also require 15 people. fire ring, picnic table and box latrine. Potable water is not available at the of selected trees will eventually restore temporary closures. All campsites are • Power equipment (e.g., chainsaw or campsites. Campers must bring their own the shoreline to older forest conditions accessible by watercraft. Campsites 26 and Fires & Firewood Photo Credit: Wisconsin DNR generator) is not allowed at campsites. water or purchase it locally, or filter or dominated by long-lived tree species like 28 are available via a short walk from a Confine campfires • Any fireworks that fly in the air, emit boil flowage water to make it potable. hemlock, maple and red and white pine. parking area. Walk-in access is available to the metal rings at sparks or explode are illegal on Wisconsin each campsite. When vacating a site, or if Campsites are remote so campers should The interior of the property is dominated by to campsites 1-3 via the Nature Trail. DNR-owned lands. WELCOME TO WILLOW FLOWAGE SCENIC WATERS AREA! leaving for a short time, be certain the fire share their plans with friends or relatives young aspen forests. Aspen is maintained • Though rare, black bears occasionally visit Photo Credit: Adam Wallace, Wisconsin DNR is completely out. Campers are allowed to prior to arriving. While cell phone in diverse age classes through active campsites. Do not leave food items on gather dead and downed wood from upland reception has improved on the flowage, harvesting along with many other timber picnic tables or stored in tents as this areas (see “Driftwood” for wood located at or it is not guaranteed in all areas. In “Almost Canada” is how one visitor types on the property. could attract bears (or other animals). No below the ordinary high-water mark). Natural emergencies, attempt to move to an FISHERY Some acreage on garbage facilities are provided, so campers described the wild beauty of the The Willow upland firewood is becoming scarce so area with reception and dial 911. appropriate sites may must carry out all garbage. Dry paper can Willow Flowage. Surrounded by Flowage provides consider purchasing local firewood. be converted to pine be burned in fire rings, but it is illegal to Wisconsin DNR staff patrol sites daily excellent fishing forests, swamps, bogs and other and mid-successional put plastic, glass, tin or aluminum in fire to collect occupancy information and opportunities. Firewood can harbor invasive pests that watery lowlands, the 28,000-acre species like red maple, rings or toilets. It is also illegal to bury inspect sites. Walleye, northern threaten forests including emerald ash borer, property is isolated from roads balsam fir, and spruce. refuse on Wisconsin DNR-owned lands. pike and panfish gypsy moth and the fungus that causes oak and development. The remoteness, are abundant. Photo Credit: Nancy Leitzau wilt. It is illegal to bring firewood to any state abundant wildlife, high-quality fishery Less common property from more than 10 miles away or from and beautiful natural shoreline make are musky and WILDLIFE out of state. For added assurance against Forests on the property provide abundant smallmouth and forest pests, please burn all firewood. 1 Governor Knowles State Forest .... 715-463-2898 the Willow Flowage a truly unique food, water and shelter for many songbirds, Photo Credit: Tom Shockley, Wisconsin DNR largemouth bass. Although it may seem like a courtesy, do not 2 and treasured place. Largely a result ruffed grouse, turkey and woodcock. You will Come 2 Brule River State Forest .................715-372-5678 Two seasonal fish leave firewood for the next campers. Do not of the Knowles- Nelson Stewardship also fnd white-tailed deer, black bear, wolves, transport firewood away from the area. 3 Flambeau River State Forest ........ 715-332-5271 refuges, located Family Campsites 1 3 4 back Photo Credit: JLB Design, LLC furbearers and occasionally moose. The Fund, the flowage is mostly owned by at Cedar Falls and The 30 family campsites each have a fire ring, 5 4 Northern Highland American flowage itself provides habitat for many Remember that standing trees (including the Wisconsin Department of Natural Willow Rapids, picnic table and box latrine. These sites are soon! Legion State Forest .......................715-542-3923 species of waterfowl, bald eagles, ospreys, brush and shrubs), whether dead or alive, Willow protect spawning walleye and musky. Angling designed for a single camping party only. Resources (DNR) and is protected from common loons and herons. may not be cut down. Standing dead “snag 6 Flowage 5 Governor Earl Peshtigo River is prohibited from mid-April to mid-May in A single camping party may consist of an And be sure fragmented shoreline development. trees” provide valuable wildlife habitat for 7 State Forest ...................................... 715-757-3965 these posted areas. Anglers must have a fishing individual, a family, or a group not exceeding to visit A visit to Willow Flowage is a true Wildlife viewing opportunities abound in this insects, birds and small mammals, and serve WI license to fish in the flowage, and should also six unrelated persons. (A family is defined as Wisconsin’s 6 Black River State Forest ............... 715-284-4103 remote and wild setting, but please remember as an excellent perch for large raptors like NORTHERN Northwoods experience. review current Wisconsin fishing regulations a parent(s) with their dependent children STATE other Northern 7 Coulee Experimental to observe from a distance. Stay at least 100 hawks, eagles and ospreys. prior to fishing. yards away from eagle, osprey and loon nests. and no more than two guests.) FORESTS State Forests State Forest .................................... 608-785-9007 WILLOW FLOWAGE SCENIC BOATING HUNTING & TRAPPING BIKING PROTECT THE FLOWAGE WATERS AREA More than 6,300 acres of water offers scenic All Willow Flowage lands are open for hunting Mountain biking is allowed on all interior With its undisturbed shorelines and boating opportunities and access to the during scheduled seasons. Ruffed grouse, turkey, roads and trails of the Willow Flowage. islands, the flowage offers many EMERGENCY INFORMATION 117 islands and backwaters of the Willow black bear and white-tailed deer are the primary Please be courteous and use caution if hikers opportunities to enjoy the outdoors in Emergencies ............................................... Dial 911 Flowage. The eastern boat access locations, game species. Trappers can find beaver, muskrat, or hunters are also using the trails. a scenic wilderness-like setting. Please Oneida County Sheriff Photo Credit: Tom Shockley, Wisconsin DNR otter, raccoon, fisher and mink on the property. near the Willow Dam, offer two improved help us protect the Willow Flowage by Non-Emergency Assistance ........... 715-361-5100 landings and paved parking lots for vehicles Hunters and trappers must obtain required following these regulations: To Report a Violation ................1-800-TIP-WDNR WILLOW FLOWAGE SCENIC licenses and should review current regulations with trailers. The Willow’s other landings, Photo Credit: Adam Wallace, Wisconsin DNR • Do not damage trees by pounding nails WATERS AREA including Sportsmans, Talbots, Jerrys, before hunting or trapping. Firearms must be into them, peeling or carving bark or Camping and Recreational Questions ................ McCord and Back Bay, each provide rustic cased and unloaded within 100 yards of campsites. pruning tree limbs. Keep lanterns away Clear Lake Visitor Station (715-356-3668) access roads and parking for up to eight CANOEING & KAYAKING Willow Flowage contains more than 20 miles of from trees as heat can damage bark. Willow Flowage Manager ............... 715-356-5211 hunter walking trails which are periodically (Extension 248) vehicles with trailers. The privately-owned The Tomahawk River provides excellent canoeing Damaging trees creates hazards for VISITOR’S GUIDE maintained and mowed for access. Cedar Falls Campground landing has parking and kayaking. Paddlers should put in at Camp 9 other campers and can eventually kill for 15 vehicles with trailers and visitors are Road to enjoy the section north of the Willow the tree. required to pay a small access fee for parking Flowage, which offers low- gradient, easy • Dogs must be kept on leash until July 1 SEE MAP INSIDE and landing boats. paddling. The upper river flows through the FOOT TRAILS (due to nesting loons and waterfowl). An accessible Nature Trail (see map on back) is Photo Credit: Robin Frechette, Wisconsin DNR Tomahawk River Pines State Natural Area Dogs must not damage the fragile Refer to the map on the back for landing located one-quarter mile north of the dam on providing fantastic scenery.