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BRULE RIVER STATE FOREST Visitor’s Guide 6250 South Ranger Road Brule, WI 54820 715-372-5678 One mile south of Highway 2 on Ranger Road Office Hours: 7:45 - 4:30 Monday-Friday, except holidays. Subject to staff availability. dnr.wi.gov (keywords “Brule River ”) Equal Opportunity Employer and Americans with Disabilities Act Statement The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources provides equal opportunity in its employment, programs, services, and functions under an Affirmative Action Plan. If you have questions, please write to Chief, Public Civil Rights, Office of Civil Rights, U.S. Department of the Interior, 1849 C. Street NW, Washington, D.C. 20240. This publication is available in alternative format (large print, Braille, etc.) upon request. Please call the Division of Forestry at 608-267-7494 for more information. If you need technical assistance or more information, call the Accessibility Coordinator at 608-267-7490/TTY Access via relay - 711. Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources PO Box 7921, Madison, Wisconsin 53707-7921 dnr.wi.gov keywords “Brule River” WDNR Call Center 1-888-936-7463 (toll-free 7 a.m.-10 p.m.) DNR PUB-FR-604 2019 WELCOME! Here’s your guide to the many ways you can enjoy the forest year-round MAP INSIDE BRULE RIVER STATE FOREST EMERGENCY INFORMATION Emergencies/Ambulance/Fire .................. Dial 911 Essena Health Superior ................. 715-817-7000 Essena Health St. Mary’s Duluth .... 218-786-4000 Poison Control Center ..................... 800-222-1222 Douglas County Sheriff.................... 715-395-7234 Forest Headquarters ....................... 715-372-5678 DNR PUB-FR-604 2019 Visitor’s Guide 2019 Photo courtesy of Cathy Khalar, WDNR Forest Rules & Regulaons Welcome! Thank you for visiting the Brule River State Forest, with its rich and diverse cultural and ecological heritage and commitment to sustainable forestry management practices. Your visit puts you in good company – Native American tribes, and later, French voyageurs, used the river as a link between Lake Superior and the Mississippi. In more recent times, people from all walks of life and even multiple U.S. presidents have enjoyed the forest’s many recreational opportunities. Surprises abound in Brule River State Forest. Let the discoveries begin! Fun Facts About Bois Brule Native people, most recently the Ojibwe, have used the Bois Brule River and its surrounding resources for thousands of years. The forest was initiated in 1907 by a deed transfer from Mr. Frederick Weyerhaeuser of the Nebagamon Lumber Company and officially established by the state legislature in 1932. Brule River State Forest contains all 44 miles of the Bois Brule River, protecting its watershed and sensitive associated ecosystems including the Brule Bog and headwaters. The forest’s 47,000 total acres are managed to support a sustainable, multi-use mission of quiet recreation, timber production and natural resource protection. President Calvin Coolidge found the recreational opportunities of the area so appealing that he moved his entire base of operations to the forest during the summer of 1928. Photo courtesy of Jerry Davis, WDNR Hunng & Trapping Land or water, hoof or wing, there’s something for everyone on the Brule. • The forest contains more than 60 miles of hunter walking trails. Bear, deer, grouse, woodcock and small game are all commonly hunted game species. Trapping opportunities include fisher, beaver, otter, bobcat and fox. • Trail cameras, stands and artificial blinds must be marked with name and number or WDNR customer ID number when unattended. • All state forest lands are open to hunting during appropriate seasons except developed camping and recreation areas and the Waterfowl Refuge on Highway 13. All state hunting and trapping regulations apply. Swimming Cool off in nearby crystal waters of the Northwoods. • There are no designated beaches in the forest. Some may enjoy swimming at Rush Lake on the eastern edge of the forest or in the cold waters of Lake Superior at the mouth of the Brule. Both locations have sandy beaches. • Public beaches are available at Lake Minnesuing and Lake Nebagamon near the state forest. Hours Public use areas are open from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. Vehicle Admission Scker A vehicle admission sticker is required for all motor vehicles in state forest campgrounds and at the Bois Brule Picnic Area and Canoe Landing. Vehicles must operate within posted speed limits and park only in designated areas. Personal Conduct • Disorderly or excessively boisterous conduct is prohibited on all state lands. Noise must not interfere with the enjoyment of others. Leave the forest cleaner than when you arrived. • Do not remove, deface or destroy any natural growth. Do not enter locked or closed areas. Fires & Firewood • Fires are permitted in fire rings or charcoal grills in the state forest use areas. • Do not leave fires unattended and extinguish before leaving. Burning of refuse is prohibited. • Campers must purchase firewood locally. • Check with state forest staff for current invasive species quarantines and restrictions. Camping * FEES REQUIRED FOR ALL NON-BACKPACK CAMPING • Camping is available in the two state forest campgrounds or by backcountry permit. • Only one family or a group of up to six people are permitted on one site. • Only registered campers are allowed in the campground after 11 p.m. Snowmobiles & ATVs Snowmobiles are allowed on designated trails only. ATVs are not permitted on or off trails in the forest, except during winter on snowmobile trails. ATVs are permitted on the Tri-county Corridor and some town roadways year-round. Lier & Beverage Containers • Place all refuse and recyclables in provided containers or carry out. No glass beverage containers are permitted on the Brule River. • Fasten unopened/empty beverage containers to all watercraft. PETS Pets must be on a leash no longer than eight feet in the campgrounds. Pets are not permitted in buildings, picnic areas, the Stoney Hill nature trail or on groomed cross-country ski trails. Please clean up after your pet. 7 5 4 3 1 WI NORTHERN STATE FORESTS 2 6 Come back soon! And be sure to visit Wisconsin’s other Northern State Forests 1 Governor Knowles State Forest.... 715-463-2898 2 Brule River State Forest .............. 715-372-5678 3 Flambeau River State Forest ........ 715-332-5271 4 Northern Highland American Legion State Forest....................... 715-542-3923 5 Peshgo River State Forest .......... 715-757-3965 6 Black River State Forest................ 715-284-4103 7 Coulee Experimental State Forest .................................. 608-785-9007 Photo courtesy of WDNR Archives This guide is provided in part by the Superior- Douglas County Convenon & Visitors Bureau 205 Belknap St. Superior, WI 54880 FOR VISITOR INFORMATION & FREE GUIDE, CALL OUR VISITOR CENTER AT 800-942-5313 www.visitdouglascounty.com email: [email protected] (See Chapter NR45, Wisconsin Administrave Code or contact the forest headquarters for complete rules and regulaons.) Photo courtesy of Wisconsin DNR Archives Photo courtesy of Wisconsin DNR Archives Habitat & Wildlife The Brule River State Forest ecosystem is split into four diverse habitat types. These habitats are home to a variety of animal species including deer, black bear, beaver, otter, fisher, mink, bobcat, timber wolf, ruffed and sharp-tailed grouse, and many other species; several of which are threatened or endangered. Coniferous Bog Spring-fed swamps of cedar, spruce and alder at the headwaters of the Brule River are home to unique wildlife such as black-backed woodpeckers, golden-crowned kinglets and occasionally, gray jays. Upland Pine Barrens These sand glacial outwash plains above the river valley are dominated by jack pine, red pine and scrub oak and support badgers, upland sandpipers and sharp-tailed grouse. “Sand Country” A mixture of northern hardwoods (oak, aspen, birch and maple) and white pine makes this ideal for ruffed grouse, golden-winged warblers, sharp-shinned and broad-winged hawks, fisher, and threatened wood turtles. Clay Plain Uplands The former bed of Lake Superior, this area is dominated by aspen, spruce, fir and white pine. Dense cover and steep topography offer shelter for deer, songbirds, squirrels, snowshoe hares, timber wolves, bobcat, and fox. Uplands are open grasslands, wetlands and shrub complex remnants of former farmlands mixed with boreal forests of white spruce, white pine, white birch, aspen and balsam fir. Grassland- wetland complexes here attract numerous migratory waterfowl. Canoeing & Kayaking Connect with the Past and Paddle in the Present The Brule River has sections of calmer water for beginners and long rapids and ledges for advanced paddlers. A variety of canoe routes are available. Please respect privately owned land. The river has two distinct personalities. The upper river from Stones Bridge to Pine Tree Landing is relatively calm with several Class I rapids. From Pine Tree to the mouth, the river becomes increasingly faster and paddlers will encounter numerous rapids, including Class II-III rapids at Mays Ledges and Lenroot Ledges. The forest has 10 designated canoe landings that include vehicle parking areas. This allows for trips from one hour to three days on the river. Rental canoes and shuttle services are available from a local out fitter. • Inflatable craft are not permitted on the Brule. Motors are only permitted within one mile of Lake Superior. • Camping is only permitted in the two designated state forest campgrounds. • Canoe within your skill level. Scout rapids and ledges before running them. • Tie all gear and loose items to the watercraft. • Keep noise to a minimum; respect other river users. Photo courtesy of Edwin Koepp Picnicking A meal with a view – picnic areas are available throughout the forest. • Mouth of the Brule Picnic Area sits on a bluff overlooking Lake Superior. Enjoy fishing, swimming, the boat launch and ever-changing sandy beach. • Bois Brule Picnic Area is located adjacent to Bois Brule Campground and canoe landing. A state forest vehicle admission sticker is required here. • St. Croix Picnic Area and boat landing is located on Lake St. Croix near the village of Solon Springs. This location also provides parking and access to the North Country Scenic Trail, Historic Portage Trail and snowmobile trail. Camping Let the birds be your alarm clock. • You can now make reservations online for campsites by visiting dnr.wi.gov – keywords “Brule River” and select “camping” and then reserve.” You can also call Camis at 1-888-947-2757 . • Copper Range Campground has 17 sites and is located four miles north of the town of Brule off Highway H. • Bois Brule Campground has 22 sites and is located one mile south of the Town of Brule on Ranger Road. • Both campgrounds provide an accessible site for persons with disabilities. • Both campgrounds are accessible by canoe. • Most campsites provide adequate space for either tents or a trailer. Each site has a picnic table, fire grate and parking for two vehicles. Pit toilets and hand water pumps are provided. • Fees are required for camping, and each vehicle must have an admission sticker. • Backpackers may camp in dispersed, remote areas of the forest out of sight from rivers, trails and roads. Five designated backpacking campsites are available on a first-come first-served basis on the North Country Trail. They are free of charge but a backpack permit is required. Hiking Find your stride – from difficult to mellow. • The 1.7-mile self-guided Stoney Hill Nature Trail loop begins at the Bois Brule Campground. No pets allowed. • The Historical Bayfield Road Hiking and Snowshoe Trail is a 2.25-mile loop starting at a parking lot off Clevedon Road. This trail has a connecting trail to Copper Range Campground. • 23 miles of the North Country Scenic Trail pass through the forest. • The 1.9-mile Brule-St. Croix Portage Trail offers an opportunity to see the headwaters of the Bois Brule River. Parking is at the St. Croix Picnic Area off Highway A. • All 60+ miles of state forest hunter walking trails are open to hiking. The Fishery Wet your line on the iconic Bois Brule. • The Bois Brule River, a naturally reproducing resident and migratory trout and salmon fishery, has been known as an exceptional trout fishing stream for more than 100 years and is considered one of the premier streams in the region. United States Presidents Grant, Cleveland, Coolidge, Hoover and Eisenhower have fished the Brule. • A lake-run fishery exists with trout (brook, brown and rainbow) and salmon (coho and chinook) migrating from Lake Superior up the river for spawning. • Special regulations for fishing the Brule River exist. Check current regulations before fishing. • The river can be accessed by a series of angler parking lots with angler access foot paths. Snowmobiling & ATVs Miles of trails to discover your wild side. • There are 32 miles of snowmobile and winter ATV trails accessed from a parking area on Highway 27 just south of the town of Brule. • Snowmobile connecting trails link up to the Bayfield and Douglas County trails. • The Tri-county Corridor Trail links Superior to Ashland, and crosses the forest parallel to and north of Highway 2. It is open for ATVs, UTVs, snowmobiles, dirt bikes, foot travel, and bicycles. • Use is permitted on designated trails or routes only. Photo courtesy of WDNR Archives Photo courtesy of WDNR Archives Cross-country Skiing The fun doesn’t end in the fall – glide the winter blues away on groomed ski trails. • The 17-mile Afterhours Ski Trail (27 km) is located west of the Brule River on Afterhours Road, just south of Highway 2. The trail is groomed for classical and skate skiing. Various loops provide a variety of distances, terrain and forest types. • The trailhead has restrooms and a warming shelter that is cooperatively maintained by the Brule Valley Ski Club and the state forest. • A state trail pass is required for skiers age 16+ and is available by self-registration at the trailhead. • No pets permitted on the trail during the ski season while trails are groomed. Photo courtesy of Cathy Khalar, WDNR Photo courtesy of Wisconsin DNR Archives Photo courtesy of WDNR Archives

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Page 1: Brule River State Forest Visitor's Guide...BRULE RIVER STATE FOREST Visitor’s Guide 6250 South Ranger Road • Brule, WI 54820 • 715-372-5678 One mile south of Highway 2 on Ranger

BRULE RIVER STATE FOREST

Visitor’s Guide

6250 South Ranger Road • Brule, WI 54820 • 715-372-5678One mile south of Highway 2 on Ranger Road

Office Hours: 7:45 - 4:30 Monday-Friday, except holidays. Subject to staff availability.

dnr.wi.gov(keywords “Brule River ”)

Equal Opportunity Employer and Americans with Disabilities Act StatementThe Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources provides equal opportunity in its employment, programs, services, and functions under an Affirmative Action Plan. If you have questions, please write to Chief, Public Civil Rights, Office of Civil Rights, U.S. Department of the Interior, 1849 C. Street NW, Washington, D.C. 20240.

This publication is available in alternative format (large print, Braille, etc.) upon request. Please call the Division of Forestry at 608-267-7494 for more information.

If you need technical assistance or more information, call the Accessibility Coordinator at 608-267-7490/TTY Access via relay - 711.

Wisconsin Department of Natural ResourcesPO Box 7921, Madison, Wisconsin 53707-7921

dnr.wi.gov • keywords “Brule River”

WDNR Call Center 1-888-936-7463 (toll-free 7 a.m.-10 p.m.)

DNR PUB-FR-604 2019

WELCOME!Here’s your guide to the

many ways you can enjoy the forest year-round

MAP INSIDE

BRULE RIVER STATE FOREST

EMERGENCY INFORMATIONEmergencies/Ambulance/Fire .................. Dial 911

Essentia Health Superior ................. 715-817-7000

Essentia Health St. Mary’s Duluth .... 218-786-4000

Poison Control Center ..................... 800-222-1222

Douglas County Sheriff .................... 715-395-7234

Forest Headquarters ....................... 715-372-5678

DNR PUB-FR-604 2019

Visitor’s Guide 2019

Photo courtesy of Cathy Khalar, WDNR

Forest Rules & Regulations

Welcome!Thank you for visiting the Brule River State Forest, with its rich and diverse cultural and ecological heritage and commitment to sustainable forestry management practices. Your visit puts you in good company – Native American tribes, and later, French voyageurs, used the river as a link between Lake Superior and the Mississippi. In more recent times, people from all walks of life and even multiple U.S. presidents have enjoyed the forest’s many recreational oppor tunities. Surprises abound in Brule River State Forest. Let the discoveries begin!

Fun Facts About Bois Brule➤ Native people, most recently the Ojibwe, have used the Bois Brule River and its surrounding resources for thousands of years. ➤ The forest was initiated in 1907 by a deed transfer from Mr. Frederick Weyerhaeuser of the Nebagamon Lumber Company and officiallyestablishedbythestatelegislature in 1932. ➤ Brule River State Forest contains all 44 miles of the Bois Brule River, protecting its watershed and sensitive associated ecosystems including the Brule Bog and headwaters. ➤ The forest’s 47,000 total acres are managed to support a sustainable, multi-use mission of quiet recreation, timber production and natural resource protection. ➤ President Calvin Coolidge found the recreational opportunities of the area so appealing that he moved his entire base of operations to the forest during the summer of 1928.

Photo courtesy of Jerry Davis, WDNR

Hunting & TrappingLand or water, hoof or wing, there’s something for everyone on the Brule.• The forest contains more than 60 miles of hunter walking trails. Bear, deer, grouse, woodcock and small game are all commonly hunted game species. Trapping opportunities includefisher,beaver,otter,bobcatandfox. • Trailcameras,standsandartificialblinds must be marked with name and number or WDNR customer ID number when unattended. • All state forest lands are open to hunting duringappropriateseasonsexceptdeveloped camping and recreation areas and the Waterfowl Refuge on Highway 13. All state hunting and trapping regulations apply.

SwimmingCool off in nearby crystal waters of the Northwoods.• There are no designated beaches in the forest. Some may enjoy swimming at Rush Lake on the eastern edge of the forest or in the cold waters of Lake Superior at the mouth of the Brule. Both locations have sandy beaches. • Public beaches are available at Lake Minnesuing and Lake Nebagamon near the state forest.

HoursPublic use areas are open from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Vehicle Admission StickerA vehicle admission sticker is required for all motor vehicles in state forest campgrounds and at the Bois Brule Picnic Area and Canoe Landing. Vehicles must operate within posted speed limits and park only in designated areas.

Personal Conduct• Disorderlyorexcessivelyboisterousconductis prohibited on all state lands. Noise must not interfere with the enjoyment of others. Leave the forest cleaner than when you arrived. • Do not remove, deface or destroy any natural growth. Do not enter locked or closed areas.

Fires & Firewood• Firesarepermittedinfireringsorcharcoal grills in the state forest use areas. • Donotleavefiresunattendedandextinguish before leaving. Burning of refuse is prohibited. • Campersmustpurchasefirewoodlocally. • Check with state forest staff for current invasive species quarantines and restrictions.

Camping * FEES REQUIRED FOR ALL NON-BACKPACK CAMPING

• Camping is available in the two state forest campgrounds or by backcountry permit. • Onlyonefamilyoragroupofuptosixpeople are permitted on one site. • Only registered campers are allowed in the campground after 11 p.m.

Snowmobiles & ATVsSnowmobiles are allowed on designated trails only. ATVs are not permitted on or off trails in theforest,exceptduringwinteronsnowmobiletrails. ATVs are permitted on the Tri-county Corridor and some town roadways year-round.

Litter & Beverage Containers• Place all refuse and recyclables in provided containers or carry out. No glass beverage containers are permitted on the Brule River. • Fasten unopened/empty beverage containers to all watercraft.

PETSPets must be on a leash no longer than eight feet in the campgrounds. Pets are not permitted in buildings, picnic areas, the Stoney Hill nature trail or on groomed cross-country ski trails. Please clean up after your pet.

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Come backsoon!

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Wisconsin’s other Northern

State Forests

1 Governor Knowles State Forest .... 715-463-2898

2 Brule River State Forest ..............715-372-5678

3 Flambeau River State Forest ........ 715-332-5271

4 Northern Highland American Legion State Forest ....................... 715-542-3923

5 Peshtigo River State Forest .......... 715-757-3965

6 Black River State Forest ................ 715-284-4103

7 Coulee Experimental State Forest .................................. 608-785-9007

Photo courtesy of WDNR Archives

This guide is provided in part by the Superior-Douglas County Convention & Visitors Bureau205 Belknap St. Superior, WI 54880

FOR VISITOR INFORMATION & FREE GUIDE, CALL OUR VISITOR CENTER AT 800-942-5313

www.visitdouglascounty.comemail: [email protected]

(See Chapter NR45, Wisconsin Administrative Code or contact the forest headquarters for complete rules and regulations.)

Photo courtesy of Wisconsin DNR Archives Photo courtesy of Wisconsin DNR Archives

Habitat & WildlifeThe Brule River State Forest ecosystem is split into four diverse habitat types. These habitats are home to a variety of animal species including deer,blackbear,beaver,otter,fisher,mink,bobcat, timber wolf, ruffed and sharp-tailed grouse, and many other species; several of which are threatened or endangered.

Coniferous BogSpring-fed swamps of cedar, spruce and alder at the headwaters of the Brule River are home to unique wildlife such as black-backed woodpeckers, golden-crowned kinglets and occasionally, gray jays.

Upland Pine BarrensThese sand glacial outwash plains above the river valley are dominated by jack pine, red pine and scrub oak and support badgers, upland sandpipers and sharp-tailed grouse.

“Sand Country”Amixtureofnorthernhardwoods(oak,aspen,birch and maple) and white pine makes this ideal for ruffed grouse, golden-winged warblers, sharp-shinnedandbroad-wingedhawks,fisher,and threatened wood turtles.

Clay Plain UplandsThe former bed of Lake Superior, this area is dominatedbyaspen,spruce,firandwhitepine.Dense cover and steep topography offer shelter for deer, songbirds, squirrels, snowshoe hares, timberwolves,bobcat,andfox.Uplandsareopengrasslands,wetlandsandshrubcomplexremnantsofformerfarmlandsmixedwithboreal forests of white spruce, white pine, whitebirch,aspenandbalsamfir.Grassland-wetlandcomplexeshereattractnumerousmigratory waterfowl.

Canoeing & KayakingConnect with the Past and Paddle in the PresentThe Brule River has sections of calmer water for beginners and long rapids and ledges for advanced paddlers. A variety of canoe routes are available. Please respect privately owned land.

The river has two distinct personalities. The upper river from Stones Bridge to Pine Tree Landing is relatively calm with several Class I rapids. From Pine Tree to the mouth, the river becomes increasingly faster and paddlers will encounter numerous rapids, including Class II-III rapids at Mays Ledges and Lenroot Ledges.

The forest has 10 designated canoe landings that include vehicle parking areas. This allows for trips from one hour to three days on the river. Rental canoes and shuttle services are availablefromalocaloutfitter.

• Inflatablecraftarenotpermittedonthe Brule. Motors are only permitted within one mile of Lake Superior. • Camping is only permitted in the two designated state forest campgrounds. • Canoe within your skill level. Scout rapids and ledges before running them. • Tie all gear and loose items to the watercraft. • Keep noise to a minimum; respect other river users.

Photo courtesy of Edwin Koepp

PicnickingA meal with a view – picnic areas are available throughout the forest. • Mouth of the Brule Picnic Area sits on a bluff overlookingLakeSuperior.Enjoyfishing, swimming, the boat launch and ever-changing sandy beach. • Bois Brule Picnic Area is located adjacent to Bois Brule Campground and canoe landing. A state forest vehicle admission sticker is required here. • St.CroixPicnicAreaandboatlandingislocated onLakeSt.CroixnearthevillageofSolonSprings. This location also provides parking and access to the North Country Scenic Trail, Historic Portage Trail and snowmobile trail.

CampingLet the birds be your alarm clock. • You can now make reservations online for campsites by visiting dnr.wi.gov – keywords “Brule River” and select “camping” and then reserve.” You can also call Camis at 1-888-947-2757. • Copper Range Campground has 17 sites and is located four miles north of the town of Brule off Highway H. • Bois Brule Campground has 22 sites and is located one mile south of the Town of Brule on Ranger Road. • Both campgrounds provide an accessible site for persons with disabilities. • Both campgrounds are accessible by canoe. • Most campsites provide adequate space for either tentsoratrailer.Eachsitehasapicnictable,fire grate and parking for two vehicles. Pit toilets and hand water pumps are provided. • Fees are required for camping, and each vehicle must have an admission sticker. • Backpackers may camp in dispersed, remote areas of the forest out of sight from rivers, trails and roads. Five designated backpacking campsites areavailableonafirst-comefirst-servedbasison the North Country Trail. They are free of charge but a backpack permit is required.

HikingFind your stride – from difficult to mellow.• The 1.7-mile self-guided Stoney Hill Nature Trail loop begins at the Bois Brule Campground. No pets allowed. • TheHistoricalBayfieldRoadHikingandSnowshoe Trail is a 2.25-mile loop starting at a parking lot off Clevedon Road. This trail has a connecting trail to Copper Range Campground. • 23 miles of the North Country Scenic Trail pass through the forest. • The1.9-mileBrule-St.CroixPortageTrailoffersan opportunity to see the headwaters of the Bois Brule River. Parking is attheSt.CroixPicnic Area off Highway A. • All 60+ miles of state forest hunter walking trails are open to hiking.

The FisheryWet your line on the iconic Bois Brule. • The Bois Brule River, a naturally reproducing residentandmigratorytroutandsalmonfishery, hasbeenknownasanexceptionaltroutfishing stream for more than 100 years and is considered one of the premier streams in the region. United StatesPresidentsGrant,Cleveland,Coolidge, HooverandEisenhowerhavefishedtheBrule. • Alake-runfisheryexistswithtrout(brook, brownandrainbow)andsalmon(cohoand chinook) migrating from Lake Superior up the river for spawning. • SpecialregulationsforfishingtheBruleRiver exist.Checkcurrent regulations before fishing. • The river can be accessed by a series of angler parking lots with angler access foot paths.

Snowmobiling & ATVsMiles of trails to discover your wild side. • There are 32 miles of snowmobile and winter ATV trails accessed from a parking area on Highway 27 just south of the town of Brule. • Snowmobile connecting trails link up to the BayfieldandDouglasCountytrails. • The Tri-county Corridor Trail links Superior to Ashland, and crosses the forest parallel to and north of Highway 2. It is open for ATVs, UTVs, snowmobiles, dirt bikes, foot travel, and bicycles. • Use is permitted on designated trails or routes only.

Photo courtesy of WDNR Archives

Photo courtesy of WDNR Archives

Cross-country Skiing The fun doesn’t end in the fall – glide the winter blues away on groomed ski trails. • The17-mileAfterhoursSkiTrail(27km)is located west of the Brule River on Afterhours Road, just south of Highway 2. The trail is groomed for classical and skate skiing. Various loops provide a variety of distances, terrain and forest types. • The trailhead has restrooms and a warming shelter that is cooperatively maintained by the Brule Valley Ski Club and the state forest. • A state trail pass is required for skiers age 16+ and is available by self-registration at the trailhead. • No pets permitted on the trail during the ski season while trails are groomed.

Photo courtesy of Cathy Khalar, WDNR

Photo courtesy of Wisconsin DNR Archives

Photo courtesy of WDNR Archives

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GanderLake

CreamLake

Blue Springs

Mills Lake

Bass Lake

Gilbert Lake

BlueLake

Wes

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Bois

Brule

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Smith Lake

Shob

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Beaupre

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MuckLake

IslandLake

Brea

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CheneyLake

Loon Lake

Lake ofthe Woods

Ole Lake George

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TurtleLake

Hay L

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MurrayLake

High LifeLake

SandBar Lake

Para

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BlackFox Lake

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Mirror

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Catherine

Lake

Rock

Lake

Bois

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Big Lake

Bois BruleRiver

Upper Saint Croix Lake

Mud Creek

53

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ves

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Muskrat

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edi Sdao R

Fire

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Park Roa

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Lambert

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Clay Road

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LenrootRoad

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Camp Units

Fishing

Picnic Area

Trail Access

Total Trail Miles

Drinking Water

Toilets

Handicap Facilities

Fee Required

Camp

grou

nds:

Bois

Brule

22x

xx

1.7x

xx

x

Copp

er R

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15x

x2.3

xx

xx

Cano

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ding

s:P daoR ytnuoC 1•••

x

2 Sto

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yx

3 Sto

nes B

ridge

xx

xx

x

4 Wi

nneb

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xx

xx

5 Bo

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xx

x1.7

xx

xx

6 Hi

ghwa

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xx

x

7 Co

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ampg

roun

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xx

xx

xx

8 Pin

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ex

xx

9 Hi

ghwa

y 13

xx

x

10 M

outh

of the

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xx

xx

Boat

Lan

ding

s:11

Palm

ers

xx

x1.9

xx

12 R

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carry

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x

13 N

arro

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x

14 B

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ding

x

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1.9x

Bayfi

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2.3x

Natu

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mobi

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rule-

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ly 16

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n the

map

was

obtai

ned f

rom

vario

us so

urce

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is of

varyi

ng ag

e, re

liabil

ity, a

nd re

solut

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not in

tende

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be us

ed fo

r nav

igatio

n, no

r is t

his m

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autho

ritati

ve so

urce

ofinf

orma

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bout

legal

land o

wner

ship

or pu

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map

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nfirm

the o

wner

ship

of lan

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ough

othe

r mea

nsin

orde

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void

tresp

assin

g. No

war

ranty

, exp

ress

ed or

impli

ed, is

made

rega

rding

accu

racy

, app

licab

ility,

for a

parti

cular

use,

comp

leten

ess,

or le

gality

of th

e info

rmati

on de

picted

on th

is ma

p.

The B

rule

Rive

r Sta

te F

ores

t Offi

ceis

locate

d one

mile

south

of H

WY

2 on R

ange

r Roa

d.Ph

one 7

15-3

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