Blackjack Springs Wilderness
Blackjack Springs Wilderness is a 5,912-acre wilderness area in Vilas County, Wisconsin. It rises from about 1,629 to 1,818 ft. The nearest town is Eagle River, 7.3 miles away in a straight line.
Blackjack Springs Wilderness map
Blackjack Springs Wilderness boundary from USGS PAD-US or the managing agency, simplified for display. Not for navigation or legal boundaries.
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
- Eagle River, WI is the nearest town, 7.3 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance).
- The highest ground in Blackjack Springs Wilderness is about 1,818 ft, and its lowest about 1,629 ft (USGS 3DEP elevation model).
Who manages Blackjack Springs Wilderness
| Agency | Acres | Permit | Group size | Stay limit | Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Service | 5,912 | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | Eagle River-Florence Ranger District, 715-479-2827 |
Getting to Blackjack Springs Wilderness
- Eagle River, WI is the nearest town, 7.3 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance). (US Census places, accessed 2026-09-30)
Trailheads at Blackjack Springs Wilderness
- Anvil Trailhead #1 (0.81 mi outside the boundary, 1,716 ft), at 45.9352, -89.0617
Trailhead locations: Forest Service recreation sites layer , accessed 2026-09-30. Elevations from USGS 3DEP.
Named summits, canyons, and springs in Blackjack Springs Wilderness
- Blackjack Springs spring
- Whispering Lake lake
Features whose official location is inside the boundary, from the USGS Geographic Names Information System, accessed 2026-09-30.
Campgrounds in and around Blackjack Springs Wilderness
Anvil Lake camping (0.9 miles outside the boundary): its sites, fees, and reservations on campgroundsdb.com.
Public lands next to Blackjack Springs Wilderness
- National forestBlackjack Springs Wilderness lies inside Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest.
Measured between the units' boundaries as mapped in USGS PAD-US. Distances are straight line, not driving.
Other wilderness areas in Wisconsin
- wilderness.net (accessed 2026-09-30)
- prd-tnm.s3.amazonaws.com (accessed 2026-09-30)
- prd-tnm.s3.amazonaws.com (accessed 2026-09-30)
- prd-tnm.s3.amazonaws.com (accessed 2026-09-30)
- www2.census.gov (accessed 2026-09-30)
- apps.fs.usda.gov (accessed 2026-09-30)
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