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Brule River State Forest Conditions
Conditions as of Friday, February 10, 2012:
February may not seem to be the month for going to the beach. No swimmers, sunbathers, or sand castles will be seen along the Lake Superior shoreline during this time of year. What beach-goers will find now are ice formations that makes the landscape look quite different than what they would find in the summer time. The minimal snow on the beach also makes beach combing easy but people are encouraged to use extreme caution if venturing out on the ice.
Trails
The freeze/thaw cycles have created fast and icy conditions on the Afterhours Ski Trail, as is typical in late-season skiing. The Brule River State Forest staff are filling in bare spots with more snow and will groom the trails in preparation for the candlelight ski on February 11. Skiers can expect some decent ski conditions once the trails are groomed.
February 11, 2012 - Afterhours Ski Trail Candlelight Ski. Two miles of cross-country ski trails lit by candles and moonlight. After skiing come sit around the warm bonfire and have some hot cocoa or cider and that will be provided in the warming house. A grill will be provided for cooking whatever you would like to bring to cook. Free- no trail passes required. 6-9 p.m. For more information call the Brule River State Forest at 715-372-5678.
Snowmobile Trail conditions [exit DNR].
River and Lakes
See the U.S. Geological Survey's page about the river [exit DNR] for provisional data about stream discharge, water level, precipitation, and water quality.
Camping
Both campgrounds are open year-round, first-come, first-served. Sites are designed to accommodate no more than two vehicles and six people. Camping is limited to the two campgrounds. Back country camping permits (required for the North Country Trail) are available at the Brule office. Camping is not permitted on the beach along Lake Superior in the Bear Beach State Natural Area.
Firewood Notice: Due to the potential of carrying harmful tree pests and diseases, firewood from out of state or from more than 25 miles away is not allowed on Wisconsin State Park or Forest properties. Also, firewood that has been in the Wisconsin emerald ash borer quarantined area [PDF 102KB] is not allowed on properties outside of the quarantined area. Please buy firewood at or near the park or forest where you are going. Call the DNR toll-free Firewood Hotline, (877) 303-WOOD ((877) 303-9663) for information before packing for a trip. Several businesses in and around Brule sell firewood from local trees. Buying local firewood is the best way of slowing the spread of exotic forest pests from coming into the Brule River State Forest.
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Fire
danger conditions
Road
Conditions [exit DNR]
Weather [exit DNR]
Brule River State Forest Information: Phone (715) 372-5678 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. or e-mail Catherine Khalar.
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