§ 02 — OVERVIEW
Officially designated as a Wilderness in 1978, this 5,800 acre area is located 7 miles northeast of Eagle River, Wis. in Vilas County. Blackjack Springs main feature is a series of four large, crystal clear springs that form the headwaters of Blackjack Creek, in the midst of dense forest cover.
This Wilderness contains diverse vegetation typical of the Lake Superior Highlands of northern Wisconsin. The terrain is somewhat rolling and uneven. Wildlife such as deer, bear, fisher, ruffed grouse, and various species of songbirds are common. One lake, three streams with associated spring ponds and wetlands are also found here. Fishing, hunting, hiking, canoeing and nature study are popular recreational uses.
§ 03 — TRAILS NEARBY
§ 04 — CONDITIONS
National Weather Service · seven-day outlook · updated hourly
§ 05 — SIGNAL
FCC broadband data · actual signal varies in remote terrain
§ 06—09 — FROM THE FIELD
Community Intel from visitors, written reviews, dated trip reports, and reader-submitted photographs.
§ 07 — REVIEWS
Sign the ledger to file a review.
§ 08 — TRIP REPORTS
§ 09 — COMMUNITY PHOTOS
Sign in to add your own photos.
No community photos yet — be the first to share one from your visit.
§ 01 — VITALS
Nearby Trails
Mon
82°F
Patchy Fog then Sunny
1 to 6 mph S
Tue
77°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
6 to 9 mph SW
Wed
75°F
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
0 to 6 mph WNW
Thu
79°F
Sunny
2 to 7 mph SW
Fri
82°F
Sunny
5 to 8 mph SW
Sat
82°F
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
7 mph WSW
Sun
78°F
Chance Rain Showers
2 to 7 mph W
AT&T
Verizon
Based on FCC availability data. Actual signal may vary in remote terrain.
Trip Reports
0 reports
