Cylon Marsh and Cylon Wildlife Area

Cylon Marsh is a 513-acre site leased by the DNR. It is located on the northern end of Cylon Wildlife Area, a 2,345-acre property. The combination of the two provides marsh, old fields, woodlands and wetlands for a good variety of wildlife. Woodcock can be observed during their courtship flights in the spring. Ruffed Grouse, pheasants and a variety of waterfowl can also be found here. Birding along the trails will produce Song Sparrows, Eastern Kingbirds and Willow Flycatchers. Abundant wild berries grow here.

Directions: From Deer Park, travel south on Hwy 46 for .5 mile to 222nd Avenue. Turn left and travel 1 mile to the property.

Gazetteer: Page 71, C-6.

Phone: 715/684-2914 (Baldwin WDNR).

Web site: WDNR Cylon Marsh Wildlife Area (#2)

Signature Species: Woodcock and Ruffed Grouse.

Seasonality: Open all year.

Parking: Parking lots provided in several locations.

Nearest food & lodging: Deer Park or New Richmond.