McKenzie Creek State Wildlife Area

This 5,497-acre wildlife area has 4.6 miles of hiking trails. There are extensive hardwood forests on the property along with bogs and McKenzie Lake. Common species include American Woodcock, waterfowl, Ruffed Grouse, Bald Eagles and Osprey. The area includes six lakes and McKenzie Creek, a fine trout stream.

Directions: Located in the northeast corner of Polk County, 8 miles east of Frederic on Cty. W. Parking lots on north, south, and central part of property and at McKenzie Lake.

Gazetteer: Page 83, C-6.

Activities: Hiking, berry picking, and trout fishing.

Phone: 715/537-5046 (Barron WDNR).

Web site: WDNR McKenzie Creek State Wildlife Area (#26)