Wilderness area

West Sister Island Wilderness

West Sister Island Wilderness is a 77-acre wilderness area in Lucas County, Ohio. It rises from about 571 to 615 ft. The nearest town is Reno Beach, 9.5 miles away in a straight line.

West Sister Island Wilderness map

West Sister Island Wilderness boundary from USGS PAD-US or the managing agency, simplified for display. Not for navigation or legal boundaries.

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Fire restrictions

Agency fire restriction orders for this unit are not tracked here yet. Restrictions change with the season, so check the current orders before any campfire, stove or target shooting.

County and local burn bans may also apply on private, state, or county land nearby. On federal land, follow the land manager's order; off it, follow the strictest county or local rule that applies. When both touch your trip, obey both.

Common questions

Reno Beach, OH is the nearest town, 9.5 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance).
The highest ground in West Sister Island Wilderness is about 615 ft, and its lowest about 571 ft (USGS 3DEP elevation model).

Who manages West Sister Island Wilderness

Agency Acres Permit Group size Stay limit Office
Fish and Wildlife Service 77 Not on record Not on record Not on record Refuge Manager, Ottawa NWR, 419-898-0014

Getting to West Sister Island Wilderness

  • Reno Beach, OH is the nearest town, 9.5 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance). (US Census places, accessed 2026-09-30)

Public lands next to West Sister Island Wilderness

Measured between the units' boundaries as mapped in USGS PAD-US. Distances are straight line, not driving.

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