Whisker Lake Wilderness
Whisker Lake Wilderness is a 7,270-acre wilderness area in Florence County, Wisconsin. It rises from about 1,299 to 1,556 ft. The nearest town is Alpha, 4.7 miles away in a straight line.
Whisker Lake Wilderness map
Whisker Lake 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
- Alpha, MI is the nearest town, 4.7 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance).
- The highest ground in Whisker Lake Wilderness is about 1,556 ft, and its lowest about 1,299 ft (USGS 3DEP elevation model).
Who manages Whisker Lake Wilderness
| Agency | Acres | Permit | Group size | Stay limit | Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Service | 7,270 | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | Eagle River-Florence Ranger District, 715-479-2827 |
Getting to Whisker Lake Wilderness
- Alpha, MI is the nearest town, 4.7 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance). (US Census places, accessed 2026-09-30)
Trailheads at Whisker Lake Wilderness
- Perch Lake Trailhead (0.02 mi outside the boundary, 1,505 ft), at 45.9316, -88.4929
- Lauterman North Trailhead (0.41 mi outside the boundary, 1,514 ft), at 45.9242, -88.4969
Trailhead locations: Forest Service recreation sites layer , accessed 2026-09-30. Elevations from USGS 3DEP.
Named summits, canyons, and springs in Whisker Lake Wilderness
- Bell 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 Whisker Lake Wilderness
- National forestWhisker Lake 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)
- www2.census.gov (accessed 2026-09-30)
- apps.fs.usda.gov (accessed 2026-09-30)
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