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Lake Evelyn State Natural Area
This 300-acre site contains Lake Evelyn,
a soft-water seepage lake surrounded
by wetlands and gently rolling forested
uplands of white and red pine, and
aspen. The 55-acre lake has an undeveloped
shoreline and wilderness character
perfect for birding. It forms the
headwaters of Evelyn Creek, a tributary
of the Turtle River. A floating leatherleaf
bog rings the lake on the north,
while the southwestern portion contains
a conifer swamp.
Directions: From Mercer travel north 9
miles on Hwy. 51 to Cty. G, then east
4.5 miles; then north on Bass Lake
Road, and immediately west on an
access lane 0.1 mile to a boat landing.
Park along the road.
Gazetteer: Page 96, B-4.
Phone: 608/266-7012
(Wisconsin DNR).
Web site: Lake Evelyn State Natural Area
Signature species: Osprey.
Hours: 24/7.
Nearest food & lodging: Mercer, 12 miles south. |
