Powell Marsh Wildlife Area
Features
- Free Admission
- Yes
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On Water
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Natural Attractions Type
- Wildlife Refuge & Reserves
Powell Marsh Wildlife Area
Information:
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Powell Marsh provides a parking area and vista lookout as well as dikes to walk along. A Great Wisconsin Birding & Nature Trail (Northwoods/Lake Superior region) site. View a variety of bird species such as waterfowl, Bitterns, shorebirds, great blue heron, songbirds, marsh hawks, eagles, sandhill cranes, Northern harrier, LeConte's sparrow, short-eared owl, Nelson's sharp tailed sparrow, sharp tailed grouse, Henslow's sparrow, Black Terns and more. Bring binoculars. The 1800 acre wildlife refuge is No-entry September 1 through December 31 during migration period except deer hunting during gun season. Also popular for hunting. Powell Marsh is approximately 4,303 acres. Vista pool drawn occasionally to repair dikes, control vegetation and attract birds.
What's Nearby
Events
Places To Stay
Dining
1
Boulder Junction Block Party
6/11/2025 - 8/13/2025
Boulder Junction - 11.36 miles away
2
Boulder Junction Music on Main Street
6/11/2025 - 8/13/2025
Boulder Junction - 11.36 miles away
3
Boulder Junction Lions Club Flea Market
6/03/2025 - 8/26/2025
Boulder Junction - 11.41 miles away
4
June Bloom Arts & Craft Show
6/07/2025
Minocqua - 17.95 miles away
5
Minocqua Antique & Classic Boat Show
6/13/2025 - 6/14/2025
Minocqua - 17.97 miles away
6
St Germain BINGO!
7/15/2024
St. Germain - 22.93 miles away
7
St Germain Flea Market
6/02/2025 - 9/01/2025
St. Germain - 22.93 miles away
8
Walk in the Woods Art Fair
6/14/2025
St. Germain - 23.02 miles away