Wisconsin Islands Wilderness
Wisconsin Islands Wilderness is a 29-acre wilderness area in Door County, Wisconsin. It rises from about 580 to 591 ft. The nearest town is Ellison Bay, 5.4 miles away in a straight line.
Wisconsin Islands Wilderness map
Wisconsin Islands 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
- Ellison Bay, WI is the nearest town, 5.4 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance).
- The highest ground in Wisconsin Islands Wilderness is about 591 ft, and its lowest about 580 ft (USGS 3DEP elevation model).
Who manages Wisconsin Islands Wilderness
| Agency | Acres | Permit | Group size | Stay limit | Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fish and Wildlife Service | 29 | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | Wildlife Biologist, 920-387-6505 |
Getting to Wisconsin Islands Wilderness
- Ellison Bay, WI is the nearest town, 5.4 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance). (US Census places, accessed 2026-09-30)
Public lands next to Wisconsin Islands Wilderness
- National wildlife refugeGravel Island National Wildlife Refuge lies inside Wisconsin Islands Wilderness.
- National wildlife refugeWisconsin Islands Wilderness borders Green Bay National Wildlife Refuge.
- State parkNewport State Park is 0.6 miles away, straight line between the two boundaries.
- State parkRock Island State Park (Wisconsin) is 2.9 miles away, straight line between the two boundaries.
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)
- www2.census.gov (accessed 2026-09-30)
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