What locals refer to as the “North Woods,” the North Central Forest of Wisconsin is actually a ground moraine created by an ancient glacier 12,000 years ago. At the heart of the North Woods is Brunet Island State Park, an island in the Chippewa River cut up by smaller streams, inlets and hiking trails. Think Moonrise Kingdom but slightly more landlocked.
Take a quiet stroll down the Jean Brunet Trail through thick hemlock forest. Tread lightly and you may even catch a glimpse of a deer. If it’s adventure and treasure you’re looking for, grab a paddle and co-pilot and explore all the cracks and crevices of Brunet Island by canal. No matter which way you spin it, you’ll be chilling hard.
What locals refer to as the “North Woods,” the North Central Forest of Wisconsin is actually a ground moraine created by an ancient glacier 12,000 years ago. At the heart of the North Woods is Brunet Island State Park, an island in the Chippewa River cut up by smaller streams, inlets and hiking trails. Think Moonrise Kingdom but slightly more landlocked.
Take a quiet stroll down the Jean Brunet Trail through thick hemlock forest. Tread lightly and you may even catch a glimpse of a deer. If it’s adventure and treasure you’re looking for, grab a paddle and co-pilot and explore all the cracks and crevices of Brunet Island by canal. No matter which way you spin it, you’ll be chilling hard.
Choose your own adventure: amenities and no shoreline (South campground) or no amenities and Chippewa Bay Shoreline (North campground)? It’s up to you to decide at Brunet Island Campground. Either way you look at it there will be ample hiking, swimming and boating so why not flip a coin and call it a day?
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Brunet Island State Park
What locals refer to as the “North Woods,” the North Central Forest of Wisconsin is actually a ground moraine created by an ancient glacier 12,000 years ago. At the heart of the North Woods is Brunet Island State Park, an island in the Chippewa River cut up by smaller streams, inlets and hiking trails. Think Moonrise Kingdom but slightly more landlocked.
Take a quiet stroll down the Jean Brunet Trail through thick hemlock forest. Tread lightly and you may even catch a glimpse of a deer. If it’s adventure and treasure you’re looking for, grab a paddle and co-pilot and explore all the cracks and crevices of Brunet Island by canal. No matter which way you spin it, you’ll be chilling hard.
What locals refer to as the “North Woods,” the North Central Forest of Wisconsin is actually a ground moraine created by an ancient glacier 12,000 years ago. At the heart of the North Woods is Brunet Island State Park, an island in the Chippewa River cut up by smaller streams, inlets and hiking trails. Think Moonrise Kingdom but slightly more landlocked.
Take a quiet stroll down the Jean Brunet Trail through thick hemlock forest. Tread lightly and you may even catch a glimpse of a deer. If it’s adventure and treasure you’re looking for, grab a paddle and co-pilot and explore all the cracks and crevices of Brunet Island by canal. No matter which way you spin it, you’ll be chilling hard.
Activities in the park
1 campground in Brunet Island State Park
Choose your own adventure: amenities and no shoreline (South campground) or no amenities and Chippewa Bay Shoreline (North campground)? It’s up to you to decide at Brunet Island Campground. Either way you look at it there will be ample hiking, swimming and boating so why not flip a coin and call it a day?
Why can't I see these campgrounds when I search with dates?
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