Peshtigo River State Forest
| Governor Earl Peshtigo River State Forest | |
|---|---|
 Headquarters sign | |
  Location within Wisconsin  Location within the United States | |
| Location | Marinette and Oconto counties, Wisconsin, United States |
| Coordinates | 45°17′19″N 88°11′24″W / 45.28861°N 88.19000°W |
| Area | 12,400 acres (5,000 ha) |
| Established | 2001[1] |
| Named for | Anthony S. Earl |
| Visitors | 503,686 (in 2024)[2] |
| Administrator | Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources |
| Website | Official website  |
Governor Earl Peshtigo River State Forest is a 12,400-acre (5,000 ha) Wisconsin state forest in Marinette and Oconto counties. The forest is on the Peshtigo River next to Governor Thompson State Park. Peshtigo River State Forest includes 25 miles of river, 3,200 acres (1,300 ha) acres of water and 9,200 acres (3,700 ha) acres of forest.[3] It allows the gathering and harvesting of forest products, including firewood, holiday trees/boughs, and other woody vegetation, for personal use.[4] It was Wisconsin's tenth most popular state park/state forest unit in 2024.[2]
References
[edit]- ↑ "History and Timeline of the Wisconsin State Park System". Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. 2025. Retrieved May 7, 2026.
- 1 2 Reid, Claire (January 28, 2025). "These were the most visited Wisconsin state parks in 2024". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved May 5, 2026.
- ↑ "Governor Earl Peshtigo River State Forest: Recreation". Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved May 7, 2026.
- ↑ "Governor Earl Peshtigo River State Forest: Forest Products Permits". Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved May 7, 2026.
External links
[edit]- Governor Earl Peshtigo River State Forest Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
- Governor Earl Peshtigo River State Forest Map Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources