Chequamegon Waters Flowage

Easy roadside viewing of Northwoods’ wildlife at this 2,714-acre flowage surrounded by northern hardwood forest. Drive, hike or canoe the area.

Directions: From Gilman travel east 0.5 mile on Hwy. 64, north 1.5 miles on Hwy. 73, east 3 miles on Cty. G to Forest Road 121, then east on FR 121 one mile to the Bayview Watchable Wildlife Site. You’ll find a graveled parking area.

Gazetteer: Page 74, C-3.

Amenities: Restrooms, gravel trails, and a viewing platform.

Phone: 715/748-4875 (US Forest Service).

Web site: Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest

Signature Species: Osprey, Double-crested Cormorant, and Belted Kingfisher.

Admission: A parking fee may be charged at various sites around the flowage.

Hours: 24/7.

Seasonality: Tundra swans, Canada and Snow Geese in spring.

Accessibility: Viewing platforms and trails within the area are accessible.

Nearest food & lodging: Medford, 20 miles east; or in Cornell, 20 miles west.