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Recreation Region: Washburn District

Bladder Lake Day Use Area

Bladder Lake Day Use Area is located on Bladder Lake and features picnic tables, toilet building, pedestal grills and a fire ring. The lake is sandy and shallow making it a great place for swimming and paddling.

Bladder Lake Day Use Area is near Trail 31 (Iron River Trail) making it a great place to take a break. 

The nearby Moquah Barrens provides a great place for wildlife viewing, bird watching and berry picking in the late summer. 

General Information

Open 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM

Restrictions for all National Forest System lands can be found by visiting Title 36 Code of Federal Regulations 261 by clicking here. The Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest specific restrictions can be found on the Orders of the Forest Supervisor page.

No fee required at this site.

Offices: Washburn

Address: 113 East Bayfield St. Washburn, WI 54891
Phone: 715-373-2667
Hours: Monday - Thursday – 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Closed on federal holidays)

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 46.6033

Longitude: -91.2978

Directions

From Iron River, drive east 6.6 miles on US 2 to Forest Road 241. Turn left (north) on 241 and drive 3.5 miles to Forest Road 242. Turn left (west) on 242 and continue 0.8 mile to Forest Road 849. Turn right (west) on 849 and drive 1.5 miles to the campground which is on the left (south) side of 849.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are not available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Picnic Tables

Picnic tables are available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Picnicking - Single Info

There are picnic tables, pedestal grills, and a fire ring at Bladder Lake Day Use Area.

Last updated March 22nd, 2025