Areas of Interest

Barron County contains a number of unique and interesting areas that provide visitors to the forest an opportunity to witness and experience all that the natural world has to offer.

Turtle Creek ADA Compliant Fishing Piers

Located in Turtle Lake Township, two ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) compliant fishing piers offer access to one of the premier trout streams in western Wisconsin. Located off of County Rd. D across from 5 1/4 St., the fishing area offers Handicapped parking and paved asphalt paths to two piers. Other fishing opportunities are accessible on foot further downstream.

Bear Lake Sedge Meadow

Bear Lake Sedge Meadow is a State Natural Area and
one of Wisconsin’s Wetland Gems