Blackjack Springs Wilderness, Protected wilderness area in Vilas County, Wisconsin.
The 5,800-acre Blackjack Springs Wilderness contains four large springs at the headwaters of Blackjack Creek, alongside forests, wetlands, and Whispering Lake.
The Wisconsin Wilderness Act of 1978 designated this area as protected land through initiatives by Senator William Proxmire and Representative Robert John Cornell.
The land holds traces of late 19th-century logging operations, with remnants of old roads and railroad tracks visible throughout the protected zone.
Visitors must access the wilderness exclusively by foot, following designated trails and obtaining necessary permits before setting up camp within the boundaries.
The landscape displays distinctive rolling terrain shaped by the Wisconsin Glacial Episode, supporting populations of black bears, white-tailed deer, and fisher cats.
Location: Vilas County
Part of: Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest
GPS coordinates: 45.97560,-89.08780
Latest update: March 3, 2025 04:17
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