Brule River State Forest
Wisconsin State Forest
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Brule River State Forest is a state forest located in Douglas County, Wisconsin, that encompasses the Bois Brule River for most of its length from its headwaters to Lake Superior. It is administered by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and is nearly 47,000 acres (190 km2) in size,[1] making it the fourth-largest state park in Wisconsin. It was founded in 1907 and is the second oldest state park in the state, after Interstate Park.[2]
LocationDouglas County, Wisconsin, United States
Coordinates46°32′31″N 91°35′9″W
Area40,882 acres (165.44 km2)
Established1907
| Brule River State Forest | |||||
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The North Country Trail passes through the Brule Bog near the southern boundary of the forest | |||||
 Interactive map of Brule River State Forest | |||||
| Location | Douglas County, Wisconsin, United States | ||||
| Coordinates | 46°32′31″N 91°35′9″W | ||||
| Area | 40,882 acres (165.44 km2) | ||||
| Established | 1907 | ||||
| Governing body | Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources | ||||
| Website | Official website  | ||||
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The Cedar Island Lodge, where President Calvin Coolidge vacationed in the summer of 1928, is located here.[3][4] The state forest is popular with canoeists and cross-country skiers.
