Peshtigo River State Forest

Twenty five miles of river, 3,200 acres of water and 9,200 acres of forest await you on the Peshtigo River State Forest, the natural gem of Marinette County. Established in 2001, the property is Wisconsin's newest state forest. It was purchased from the Wisconsin Public Service Corporation (WPS) and includes the Potato Rapids Flowage, located 20 miles southeast of the main forest.

This long, linear state forest borders some of the most beautiful and exciting sections of the Peshtigo River. Anglers know the river's free-flowing portion for its excellent fly-fishing; paddlers brave the Midwest's longest continuous whitewater rapids; and boaters can access more than 3,000 acres of flowage from 15 boat landings. Neighboring Governor Thompson State Park, in which the Peshtigo River State Forest headquarters is located, offers many additional recreational opportunities.

As forest steward, the Department of Natural Resources continues the tradition of active management established for the property by the WPS. This approach includes sustainable forestry, resource protection and promotion of public recreation.

News & Info

To protect our parks and forests from firewood hitch-hikers, the Wisconsin DNR has created a permanent rule which prohibits bringing firewood onto any DNR property from more than 50 miles away or from outside of Wisconsin.