Headwaters Wilderness
Headwaters Wilderness is a 22,047-acre wilderness area in Forest County, Wisconsin. It rises from about 1,639 to 1,785 ft. The nearest town is Argonne, 7 miles away in a straight line.
Headwaters Wilderness map
Headwaters 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
- Argonne, WI is the nearest town, 7 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance).
- The highest ground in Headwaters Wilderness is about 1,785 ft, and its lowest about 1,639 ft (USGS 3DEP elevation model).
Who manages Headwaters Wilderness
| Agency | Acres | Permit | Group size | Stay limit | Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Service | 22,047 | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | Eagle River-Florence Ranger District, 715-479-2827 |
Getting to Headwaters Wilderness
- Argonne, WI is the nearest town, 7 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance). (US Census places, accessed 2026-09-30)
Named summits, canyons, and springs in Headwaters Wilderness
- Shelp Lake lake
Features whose official location is inside the boundary, from the USGS Geographic Names Information System, accessed 2026-09-30.
Public lands next to Headwaters Wilderness
- National forestHeadwaters 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)
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