Brule River State Forest Conditions

Conditions as of Thursday, January 26, 2012:

• Camping
• River and Lakes
• Trails
• More Information

The snow is finally here! Winter enthusiasts are out in force now that there is enough snow to play in. Opportunities abound with winter sports such as skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, ice fishing, skijoring, ice skating, sledding, and much more. Wild canines, such as fox, coyotes, and wolves are pairing off in preparation for the breeding season.

Trails

The Afterhours Ski Trail system is considered very good for both skate and classic skiers. The whole trail system was groomed January 24 after six inches of snow fell. Track for classic skiers is at full depth. Skate skiers can leave their rock skies at home, the trail looks beautiful.

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.

Map [PDF 251KB]

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.

More Information

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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