Brule River State Forest

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Brule River State Forest
Snowy trail
The North Country Trail passes through the Brule Bog near the southern boundary of the forest
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LocationDouglas County, Wisconsin, United States
Coordinates46°32′31″N 91°35′9″W / 46.54194°N 91.58583°W / 46.54194; -91.58583
Area40,882 acres (165.44 km2)
Established1907
Governing bodyWisconsin Department of Natural Resources
WebsiteOfficial website Edit this at Wikidata
Brule River State Forest
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Brule River State Forest is a state forest located in Douglas County, Wisconsin, that encompasses the Bois Brule River for most of its length from its headwaters to Lake Superior. It is administered by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and is nearly 47,000 acres (190 km2) in size,[1] making it the fourth-largest state park in Wisconsin. It was founded in 1907 and is the second oldest state park in the state, after Interstate Park.[2]

The Cedar Island Lodge, where President Calvin Coolidge vacationed in the summer of 1928, is located here.[3][4] The state forest is popular with canoeists and cross-country skiers.

References

  1. "Brule River State Forest". Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved May 1, 2026.
  2. "Brule River State Forest RV Guide". Outdoorsy. Retrieved September 25, 2023.
  3. Erika Janik. "Vintage Wisconsin: When the White House came to Wisconsin". Wisconsin Public Radio. Retrieved January 12, 2026.
  4. "Brule River State Forest Visitor's Guide" (PDF). Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved May 1, 2026.