Governor Knowles State Forest
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 Interactive map of Governor Knowles State Forest | |||
| Location | Wisconsin, United States | ||
| Coordinates | 45°46′27″N 92°46′45″W / 45.77417°N 92.77917°W | ||
| Area | 32,500 acres (13,200 ha) | ||
| Established | 1970[1] | ||
| Named for | Warren P. Knowles | ||
| Visitors | 28,160 (DNR est.) (in 2024)[2] | ||
| Governing body | Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources | ||
| Website | Official website  | ||
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Governor Knowles State Forest is a 32,500 acre unit of the Wisconsin state park system that stretches for 55 miles (89 km) along the St. Croix River.[3] It is managed as a wilderness buffer for the Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway. On the east the state forest is bordered by county forests and two state wildlife areas. Originally called the St. Croix River State Forest, it was renamed in 1981 to honor former Wisconsin governor Warren P. Knowles for his conservation and outdoorsman ethics.[3]
References
[edit]- ↑ "History and Timeline of the Wisconsin State Park System". Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. 2025. Retrieved May 1, 2026.
- ↑ Reid, Claire (January 28, 2025). "These were the most visited Wisconsin state parks in 2024". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved May 1, 2026.
- 1 2 "Governor Knowles State Forest". Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved May 1, 2026.
External links
[edit]- Governor Knowles State Forest Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
- Governor Knowles State Forest Map Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
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