Black River State Forest
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LocationJackson County, Wisconsin, United States
NearestcityBlack River Falls, Wisconsin
Area67,070 acres (271.4 km2)
| Black River State Forest | |||||
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 Campgrounds entrance | |||||
 Interactive map of Black River State Forest | |||||
| Location | Jackson County, Wisconsin, United States | ||||
| Nearest city | Black River Falls, Wisconsin | ||||
| Coordinates | 44°18′29″N 90°37′27″W / 44.30806°N 90.62417°W | ||||
| Area | 67,070 acres (271.4 km2) | ||||
| Established | 1957 | ||||
| Governing body | Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources | ||||
| Website | Official website  | ||||
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Black River State Forest is a state forest located in the western half of Jackson County, Wisconsin near Black River Falls, Wisconsin, United States. It is administered by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. The park has campsites, trails, and allows for hunting, ATV, and canoeing.[1] It is at the edge of the Driftless Area of Wisconsin, and is more rugged than what is found in the eastern half of the county.[2]
