About this campground
Officially designated as a Wilderness in 1978, this 5,800 acre area is located 7 miles northeast of Eagle River, Wis. in Vilas County. Blackjack Springs main feature is a series of four large, crystal clear springs that form the headwaters of Blackjack Creek, in the midst of dense forest cover. This Wilderness contains diverse vegetation typical of the Lake Superior Highlands of northern Wisconsin. The terrain is somewhat rolling and uneven. Wildlife such as deer, bear, fisher, ruffed grouse, and various species of songbirds are common. One lake, three streams with associated spring ponds and wetlands are also found here. Fishing, hunting, hiking, canoeing and nature study are popular recreational uses.
Activities
- HIKING
- WILDLIFE VIEWING
Nearby federal campgrounds
- Anvil Lake CampgroundChequamegon-Nicolet NF2 mi
- FRANKLIN LAKEChequamegon-Nicolet NF5 mi
- Spectacle Lake Campground (Wisconsin)Chequamegon-Nicolet NF5 mi
- Kentuck Lake CampgroundChequamegon-Nicolet NF6 mi
- Eagle River - Florence DistrictChequamegon-Nicolet NF8 mi
- LUNA WHITE DEER CAMPGROUNDChequamegon-Nicolet NF8 mi
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Blackjack Springs Wilderness doesn't take campsite reservations — but plenty of nearby Wisconsin campgrounds do, and we'll alert you the moment a sold-out site opens up.
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