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.
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.