The Willow Flowage Scenic Waters Area offers 35 remote, semi-primitive campsites accessible by water. These sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. There is no fee or registration required for the use of these sites. Campsites may be closed permanently or temporarily to protect threatened, endangered, or sensitive species and their habitats.

For additional camping opportunities on the Willow Flowage, consider Cedar Falls Campground.

General Information

Due to the remoteness of the campsites, it is recommended that campers leave an itinerary with friends or relative. In case of emergencies, the Oneida County Sheriff’s Department can be reached by dialing 911. There is a 10-day limit on camping at all campsites on the property. In addition, when you set up camp, you must occupy the site the first night, and you may not leave it unoccupied for more than one night thereafter. You may not leave unattended camping equipment to "save" a site. Camping is allowed in designated campsites only. You MAY NOT establish new campsites or camp at undesignated sites. Each designated site has a fire ring, a picnic table, and a box latrine.

• No garbage facilities are provided, so please carry out whatever you bring in. Burying of refuse is not allowed. Dry paper can be burned, but please do not put plastic, cans, glass, or other waste in the fire ring or toilet.
  
• Potable water is not available at the campsites. It is recommended that campers bring their own, or it may be purchased locally in Tomahawk, Minocqua, Woodruff, or Wilderness Cruises and Willow’s End Resort, located on Willow Dam Road.

Single Unit/Family Campsites

There are 30 single unit/family campsites consisting of a fire ring, picnic table, and box latrine. These sites are for a single camping party only. A single camping party consists of one family* or a group not exceeding six unrelated persons.

Group Campsites

There are five group campsites consisting of a fire ring, picnic tables, and a box latrine. Group campsites may be occupied by up to 15 persons.

Fires and Firewood

A fire ring is provided at each campsite. Please build fires in the fire rings only. Fires may not be left unattended, and before you leave the fire, it must be completely extinguished. You are allowed to gather wood that is dead and down for your fire. You MAY NOT cut standing trees (whether they are dead or alive) or live brush. Standing dead "snag" trees provide valuable wildlife habitat, and they are protected. You MAY NOT use a chainsaw to cut firewood—even dead and down wood.

Other Recreational Opportunities

Hunting and Trapping

All lands are open for hunting during scheduled seasons. Ruffed grouse, snowshoe hare, and white-tailed deer are the primary game species. Trappers can find beaver, muskrat, otter, raccoon, fisher, and mink on the property. You must have appropriate licenses for hunting and trapping, and please review the regulations before you hunt or trap.

Hiking, Snowshoeing, and Skiing.

Silent sports enthusiasts can hike, snowshoe, or cross-country ski along existing logging roads or primitive trails. There is currently one designated hiking trail, approximately 4.5 miles in length, which runs through the Native Community Management Area from Cedar Falls Road.

Snowmobiles and ATVs

Snowmobiles and all terrain vehicles (ATVs) are allowed on state-owned lands on designated trails only. Consult the property and county maps for the location of these trails. Snowmobiles and ATVs are allowed on the ice of the flowage; however, before venturing onto the ice, be sure that conditions are safe and you know where you are going. Some areas are hazardous throughout the winter because of water currents. In addition, fluctuating water levels can create uneven and unsafe conditions.

Biking

Mountain biking is allowed on interior roads and trails.

Horses

Horseback riding is not allowed, except on public roadways.

Protecting Your Flowage

The Willow Flowage Scenic Waters Area offers the opportunity to camp, fish and enjoy the outdoors in a scenic wilderness-type setting. The undisturbed wooded shorelines and islands are what make the flowage unique. Please help us protect the flowage by following these regulations:

• Do not pound nails into trees. This damages the trees and could create a hazard for other campers of for maintenance crews.
• Do not peel or carve the bark or prune limbs of trees. Damaging the bark will eventually kill the tree.
• Set your tent on the leveled tent pad or in an opening away from trees. Too much traffic on tree roots near the ground surface will eventually kill the tree.
• Hang your lantern away from tree trunks. Heat will damage the bark and man eventually kill the tree.