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Wilderness

The Hiawatha National Forest contains six designated Wildernesses: Big Island Lake, Delirium, Horseshoe Bay, Mackinac, Rock River Canyon, and Round Island. Back-country-style camping is allowed in all these areas, although certain restrictions may apply. Follow this link for more information about camping and canoeing in Big Island Lake Wilderness. And use this link to learn about Eben Ices Caves (Rock River Canyon Wilderness), and here find a vicinity map of Eben Ice Caves . For general…

  • Managed by: USDA Forest Service

Frequently asked questions

Is Wilderness reservable?

Wilderness is primarily first-come, first-served. Use the availability view to gauge how busy it is before you go.

Where is Wilderness?

See the map for Wilderness's exact location and directions.

How do I book a campsite at Wilderness?

Pick your dates on the availability calendar, then reserve through the official booking link. You can also set an alert and we'll notify you if a sold-out date opens up.

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