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 (prior to 10th edition). | Page 28, C-3 (10th edition).

Phone: 608/266-7012 (Wisconsin DNR).

Web site: WDNR Lake Evelyn State Natural Area

Signature species: Osprey.

Hours: 24/7.

Nearest food & lodging: Mercer, 12 miles south.