FR 409 — Bear Creek Waterfowl Area in WI -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Wisconsin

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FR 409 — Bear Creek Waterfowl Area in WI

Chequamegon-Nicolet NF, Medford-Park Falls Ranger District
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A 0.3-mile stretch of graded dirt National Forest road in Taylor County, WI.

Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest, Medford-Park Falls Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 21-day limit in any 28 days.

All 0.3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Graded dirt the whole way in (0.3 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length.

Open country -- nothing named rises within 30 miles of here. A body of water lies 0.4 mi off. The nearest town, Medford, is 20 mi off.

September normals 47–69°F, 3.8″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
FR 1455 — Bear Creek Waterfowl Area in WIForest Road Road2.0miChippewa in WICampground2.0miFR 1402 — Chequamegon Waters 125 Reservoir in WIDispersed Camping2.7miFR 1464 — John Zester G1765 Dam in WIDispersed Camping5.2miFR 121 — John Zester G1765 Dam in WIDispersed Camping5.5mi
Fire restrictions

Set by Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest, Medford-Park Falls Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.

fs.usda.gov
Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?