Blackjack Springs Wilderness
The Blackjack Springs Wilderness was established by Congress in 1978 and is located in Northeast Wisconsin on the Eagle River Ranger District of the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest. Much of the area...
Description from Wilderness Connect (wilderness.net), where the full text continues.
| Designation | Wilderness |
| Managed by | U.S. Forest Service |
| State | Wisconsin |
| Size | 5,912 acres (Wilderness Connect) |
| Designated | 1978, by Congress |
| Center point | 45.9681, -89.0883 |
| Night sky | About as dark as the ground gets (Black Marble reading 10) |
Boundary map
Boundary, simplified to about 0.005 degrees Federal campground
The outline is the agency boundary simplified for display, so small parcels and inholdings may not show. The agency page has the authoritative map.
Where to camp
No federal campground sits inside the boundary. 7 are within ten miles of it. Nearest first. Distances are from the campground point to the boundary edge, from the Campsite Atlas index.
Fire nearby
- WildfireBog
44 mi from the center point · 94 acres
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge, and is measured from the center of a boundary that may be many miles across. Check the agency page for closures.
Explore
Nearby on the other atlases
- 1.1 miAnvil Lake Campground Shelter ↗Eagle River, WI
- 3.3 miJabodon ↗Washington, WI
- 3.9 miEverett Resort, The ↗Washington, WI
- 4.7 miMayo School ↗Eagle River, WI
- 5.5 miEagle River Stadium ↗Eagle River, WI
- 6.9 miSt. Peter's Catholic School ↗Eagle River, WI
- 7.5 miTrunck, Joseph and Augusta, Boathouse ↗Three Lakes, WI
- 7.6 miMayer, George P., Boathouse ↗Town of Three Lakes, WI
Landmarks are listed first, then by distance from the boundary.
Reference
Questions people ask
How big is Blackjack Springs Wilderness?
5,912 acres.
Source: Wilderness Connect
Who manages Blackjack Springs Wilderness?
The U.S. Forest Service.
Source: Wilderness Connect
What state is Blackjack Springs Wilderness in?
Wisconsin.
Source: Wilderness Connect
When was Blackjack Springs Wilderness designated?
Congress designated it in 1978.
Source: Wilderness Connect
Can I camp at Blackjack Springs Wilderness?
No federal campground sits inside the boundary. The nearest is Anvil Lake Campground, 0.7 miles out. 7 in all are within ten miles. Camping inside a wilderness is usually allowed away from roads, with no facilities; the managing agency page has the permit rules.
Source: Where to camp
How do I get to Blackjack Springs Wilderness?
A point inside the boundary is at 45.968, -89.088. The official page carries directions and the office address.
Source: Wilderness Connect
Is there a fire near Blackjack Springs Wilderness right now?
1 active incident within 50 miles as of 2026-09-17, the nearest Bog at 44 miles. Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge.
Source: Fire nearby
How dark is the night sky at Blackjack Springs Wilderness?
NASA’s Black Marble night-lights image reads 10 on a 0 to 255 scale at the center point, about as dark as the ground gets.
Source: NASA Black Marble
Are there historic places near Blackjack Springs Wilderness?
14 National Register listings within 15 miles, including Anvil Lake Campground Shelter and Jabodon.
Source: Register Atlas
Sources
- Boundary, name, acreage, designation year, states and description: Wilderness Connect.
- Campgrounds: the Campsite Atlas index of federal campgrounds, matched to this boundary at build time.
- Trailheads and sites: the Forest Service Recreation Opportunities layer, points inside the boundary.
- Night sky: NASA Black Marble (VIIRS, 2016 composite) sampled at zoom 6 around the center point.
- Weather, alerts, air quality, river flow and earthquakes load live in your browser from NWS, AirNow, USGS and iNaturalist when you open the page.