Headwaters Wilderness
Chequamegon-Nicolet NF, Wisconsin
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June 30th, 2026
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Officially designated as a wilderness in 1984, this 18,000 plus acre wilderness is located 16 miles southeast of Eagle River, Wis. in Forest County. Portions of this area contain some of the largest and oldest trees in the forest. Kimball Creek, Shelp Lake and the Headwaters of the Pine River are major features within this Wilderness. The terrain is generally flat. Popular recreation uses in this Wilderness are hiking, bird-watching, hunting, fishing and studying nature.
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GPS 45.81458, -88.94790
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Nearby places
- Bailey Lake Trailhead Trailhead 4.0 mi
- Luna White Deer Campground Campground (Paid Public) 5.2 mi
- Argonne Trailhead Trailhead 5.3 mi
- Spring Lake Fire Trailhead Trailhead 5.8 mi
- Hidden Lakes Trailhead Trailhead 5.9 mi
- Luna-White Deer Trailhead Trailhead 6.2 mi
- Sevenmile Trailhead Trailhead 6.3 mi
- Sevenmile Lake Campground (Paid Public) 6.3 mi
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