Black River State Forest Conditions

Conditions as of Thursday, October 15, 2009:

• Camping
• Trails

All-terrain Vehicle (ATV) Trails

The ATV trail system is closed for the season. Trails will re-open on Dec. 15 providing the ground is frozen. Crews are wrapping up ATV trail reconstruction for the season. We have been working on several wetland crossings between Campground road and the Clay school parking lot. We plan on finishing these repairs next spring and then we will begin working on crossings between Wildcat Road and the Highway 54 parking lot. These projects will protect the long term sustainability of the trails and limit weather related closures which have been common the past three years..

Camping

All campgrounds are open for the season and on a first-come, first-served basis. Getting a site this time of year is very easy even on weekends. The reservation season for Castle Mound ended on September 26, 2009. Reservations for 2010 dates can be made up to 11 months from now.Use the Web or call (888) 947-2757, TTY (800) 274-7275. The other campgrounds are first-come, first-served.

Any firewood brought in from more than 50 miles away or from a quarantined area [PDF, 102KB] or from out of state will be confiscated due to the potential of carrying harmful emerald ash borers [exit DNR]. Any firewood brought in from more than 50 miles away or from a quarantined area [PDF, 102KB] or from out of state will be confiscated due to the potential of carrying harmful emerald ash borers [exit DNR].

DNR Outdoor Report
Weather [exit DNR]

For more information, ask Black River State Forest, (715) 284-4103.

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