About this campground
Whisker Lake was designated as a wilderness on October 2, 1978. This 7,500 acre tract is located 11 miles west of Florence, Wis., on the Michigan-Wisconsin border in Florence County. The area got its name from the large pines near the shoreline of Whisker Lake. Old timers called these pines "chin whiskers". These "chin whiskers" somehow escaped being burned by wildfires that ravaged the area after it was railroad-logged in the early 1900's. The terrain within the Whisker Lake area ranges from rolling upland to beaver flooded wetlands. Trout fishing is available at Riley Lake, Edith Lake, Wakefield Creek and the Brule River. Berry picking, hunting, cross-country skiing and wildlife viewing are just some of the activities you can enjoy during your visit.
Activities
- HIKING
- WILDLIFE VIEWING
Nearby federal campgrounds
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- MORGAN LAKE CAMPGROUND AND GROUP SITEChequamegon-Nicolet NF13 mi
- LAURA LAKE CAMPGROUNDChequamegon-Nicolet NF17 mi
- LUNA WHITE DEER CAMPGROUNDChequamegon-Nicolet NF24 mi
- Headwaters WildernessChequamegon-Nicolet NF25 mi
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