Blackjack Springs Wilderness

Blackjack Springs Wilderness is a 5,917-acre federally protected Wilderness Area in Wisconsin managed by the Forest Service. It offers backcountry hiking and backpacking in a primitive, non-motorized setting where solitude and wild character define the experience.

This is true wilderness: no roads, motors, or mechanized travel are permitted. Visitors must travel on foot, and the landscape is left undeveloped to preserve its natural state. Come prepared for Leave No Trace travel—pack out everything you pack in, camp responsibly, and respect the area's protected status.

Access requires getting to the trailhead on foot; plan accordingly and check current conditions with the Forest Service before you go. The best season for a visit is late spring through early fall, though snow and cold make winter travel difficult and potentially hazardous. This is a place for backcountry users seeking quiet, self-reliant exploration.