Van Loon Wildlife Area

Van Loon Wildlife Area is a 3,918 acre property located in La Crosse County. It consists of flood plain forest, sand prairies, and oak savanna.

Van Loon is located in the northwest corner of La Crosse County around 3 and 1/2 miles northwest of the Village of Holmen. The property extends 5 miles south of the Black River from Hwy 53/93 "Hunter's Bridge" to the community of New Amsterdam on County Trunk XX.

Recreation Opportunities

The following recreational opportunities exist at Van Loon Wildlife Area:

Hunting Trapping - closed to beaver and otter Hiking Camping (primitive) Berry picking Cross country skiing

Wildlife Viewing Fishing Canoeing Bird watching Historic Seven Bridges [Friends of McGilvray Road - Exit DNR]

Additional Information

Download [PDF 555KB] a map of this property.

Useful Links:

• Hunting in Wisconsin
• Hunting and Trapping Regulations
• Season Dates
• La Crosse County Information [Exit DNR]
• Plan your trip to La Crosse County [Exit DNR]

For more information on Van Loon Wildlife Area contact the property manager.

Questions for Wildlife Management