Governor Knowles State Forest

Equestrian CampgroundC A M P I N G

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Stay the night or a few days in this tranquil equestrian playgroundWithmore than 40 milesofmaintained,well-markedhorsetrailswindingthroughbreathtakinguplandterrainandmultipleforesttypes,GovernorKnowlesisyourNorthwoodsdestinationforequestrianridingandcamping.

Trade River Equestrian Campgroundoffers40campsiteswithpicnictables,fireringsandhorsetielines.Electricalhookupsareavailableforanadditionalfeeatsomesites,andfirewoodisavailableforpurchase.Vaulttoiletsandwaterarelocatedthroughoutthecampground.On-siteself-registrationandadvancedreservationthroughReserveAmericaareavailableforcampers.Thecampgroundandtrailsareopenyear-round,butroadsarenotplowedduringthewintermonths.

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• Barrens Loop(brownsigns)isthe21-milemaintrailoftheTradeRiverEquestrianTrailSystem.Thetrailtakestheriderthroughforestedandbarrenshabitatandiscomprisedoftoteroadsandfirelanes.Thetrailisratedeasywithonlyonesteephillalongtheway.

• Sunrise Shortcut(greensigns)dividestheBarrensLoopinhalfforthosewhowantashorterride(approximately12miles).AfterleavingtheBarrensLoopTrail,this3-mileshortcutmeandersthroughscruboaks,pineforestsandupintosomehardwoods.Ridersfrequentlyviewbirds ofpreysoaringoverhead.

• Wolf Creek Trail(redsigns)isa5-mileloopthattravelseastfromtheBarrensLooptowardWolfCreek.Thenorthernportiontravelsthroughascenicforestedareaatdifferentsuccessionalstagesfromoldgrowthtoyoungforest.ThesouthernportionfollowstheSt.CroixRiverValley,hometoawidevarietyofwildlifeincludingdeer,ruffedgrouseandmanysongbirds.When

The Trade River Day Use Area,justeastoftheequestriancampground,providestrailmaps,water,restrooms,horsetielinesandtrailpassself-registrationonsite.Another parking areawithmapsisavailablealongthenorthernportionofthehorsetraillocatedat340thStreetand290thAvenue.

AWisconsinStateTrailPassisrequiredforriders16yearsandolder.TrailPassescanbeobtainedthrough self-registrationatthetrailheadorataWisconsinDepartmentofNaturalResourcesServiceCenter.

ridersreachWolfCreektheymayattheirownriskchoosetotreadtheshallowripplingriver,orcrossthewoodenbridge–sometimesusingitasasoundingboardtocompetewithfriendstodeterminewhosehorsehasthepurestgait.RidersfrequentlytakethistrailtoWolfCreekTaverntoenjoyacolddrink,burgerorFridaynightfishfry!

• Riverview Trail(blacksigns)is the most popular and difficult trail on the state forest. The 3-mile segment begins attheTradeRiverCampgroundandrunssouthalongaridgetopoverlookingtheTradeRiverValley.Thisvery

sandypathgoesupsteepembankmentsthatcanbequiteeroded.Ridersshouldgivehorsesplentyofroomwhengoingupordownthetrailandtaketheir

time.Theoverlookonthistrailfeaturesabreathtakingviewandisapopularplaceforphotosandlunch.

• Harris Loop(yellowsigns)isaquick2-milelooptraillocatedatthesouthwestcorneroftheBarrensLoop.Thistrailwindsthroughstandsofoak,jackpineandwhitepine.

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Othercampingopportunitiesinthestateforest include family camping at the St. Croix Family

Campground, group camping at the Sioux Portage Group Campground and backpack camping.

Governor Knowles State Forest is sustainably managed for wildlife, water quality, forest health andwoodproducts.Youmayencountertimber

cuttingoperationswithintheforest.

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Equestrian Campground – Governor Knowles State Forest

1 Governor Knowles State Forest 715-463-28982 Brule River State Forest 715-372-5678

3 Flambeau River State Forest 715-332-52714 Northern Highland American Legion State Forest 715-542-3923

Come back soon! – and be sure to visit Wisconsin’s other Northern State Forests5 PeshtigoRiverStateForest715-757-39656 Black River State Forest 715-284-41037 Coulee Experimental State Forest 608-785-9007

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Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, PO Box 7921, Madison, WI 53707-7921 This publication can be made available in alternative formats (large print, Braille, audio tape, etc) upon request. Please call (608) 267-7494 for more information. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources provides equal opportunity in its employment, programs, services, and functions under an Affirmative Action Plan. If you have any questions, please write to Equal Opportunity Office, Department of Interior, Washington, D.C. 20240.

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Camping Permits• Forreservations,contactReserveAmericaanytime

at 1-888-947-2757 or www.reserveamerica.com. Reservationscanbemadeupto48hourspriortoarrivalandnomorethan11monthsinadvance.

• Only onewheeledcampingunitisallowedpersite.Thereisnolimitonthenumberoftents,providedtheyfitwithintheperimeterofthecampsite.

• All campers must obtain a camping permit. • Maximumcampingdurationis14 days within

any 21-day period. • A non-family group may not exceed 6 persons.

A“family”islimitedtoparent(s)anddependentchildrenandnotmorethantwoguests.

• Campingpermitsarevalidfrom3p.m.ofthefirstdayto 3 p.m. of the last day.Check-outtimeis3p.m.

• Electricalhookupsareavailableatsomesitesforanadditionalfee.Thefeeisthesamewhethertheelectricityisusedornot.

Campfires• Containfireswithinthemetalfireringprovided

ateachsite,andforthehealthofyourfellowcampers,pleasedon’t burn trash.

• Don’tleaveyourfireunattendedandbesuretoextinguishitcompletelybeforeleavingyourcampsite.

• FirewoodisavailableforsaleattheTradeRiverEquestrianCampground.Toprotectourforest,firewoodmustbepurchasedwithin 10 miles of thecampground.DATCP-certifiedfirewoodorgathereddeadanddownwoodfromtheStateForestisalsopermitted.Forthehealthoftheforest, do not cut live trees or brush.

• Charcoalandgasgrillsareallowed.Carefullydisposeofusedcharcoal.

Sanitary Facilities• Tomaintainsafedrinkingwater,pleasedo not

wash dishes at the pump.• Asanitarydumpstationislocatednearthe

registrationbuildingattheTradeRiverEquestrianCampground.

• Safedrinkingwaterisprovided.• Pleasekeepthecampgroundclean.Dispose all

horse manure and hay in the horse manure pits.

Pets/Horses• Petsmust be on a leashnolongerthan8feet

whileincampgroundsandotherdesignatedareas. Pleasecleanupafteryourpets.

• Portablepensmaybeusedbutmustbesetupinthetielinearea.

• Pleasesecurehorsestotielinesratherthantrees.

Motor Vehicles• AllvehiclesintheTradeRiverEquestrian

CampgroundmusthaveaWisconsinStateParksandForestadmissionstickerorpaytherequireddailyusefee.

• Nomorethantwo vehiclesmaybeparkedatthecampsite.Keepvehiclesongravelpads.

• Parkextravehiclesattheregistrationbuilding.

Noise• Atnotimemaythenoisefromyourcampsite

interferewiththeenjoymentofyourfellowcampers.Campersmayoperategeneratorsbetweenthehoursof7a.m.and8p.m.Permissiontooperategeneratorsmayberevokedifgeneratorsareexcessivelyloud.Pleaserespectyourfellowcampersandonlyusegeneratorswhennecessary.

Camping Privileges:FellowcampersandStateForeststaffappreciateyourcooperationand compliancewiththeseregulations.Violationmayresultincitationsand/orlossofcampingprivileges.

For Emergency, DIAL 911ForadditionalinformationcontacttheGovernorKnowlesStateForestHeadquartersat325WestStateRoad70,Grantsburg,WI54840.

Telephone 715-463-2898.