Crex Meadows Wildlife Area
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Features
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Camping
Pets Welcome/Inquire
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Hunting Type
- Deer
- Duck
- Goose
- Pheasant
- Turkey
- Small Game
- Black bear
- Ruffed Grouse
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History/Heritage Type
- Wisconsin History
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Natural Attractions Type
- Wildlife Refuge & Reserves
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Cross-Country Skiing/Snowshoeing Trail Type
- Flat
- Open
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Snowshoeing
- Yes
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Toilets
- Yes
Crex Meadows Wildlife Area
102 East Crex Avenue - Grantsburg, WI 54840
Information:
715-463-2739
Open daily, year-round.
This state-owned, 30,000-acre complex of marsh, woodlands and prairies is located in Burnett County north of Grantsburg. Crex Meadows features colonies of nesting herons, breeding eagles and osprey, sharp-tailed grouse and trumpeter swans, Karner blue butterflies and Blanding's turtles as well as large concentrations of sandhill cranes, waterfowl and eagles in the fall. The Crex Meadows Visitor Center offers a number of educational events/workshops throughout the year including photo club, snowshoeing, birding, camps, little wildlifers, and more.
What's Nearby
Events
Places To Stay
Dining
1
Indianhead Gem & Mineral Show
7/27/2024 - 7/28/2024
Frederic - 13.94 miles away
2
The River Road-87-Ramble
9/28/2024
Cushing - 14.92 miles away
3
Cushing Fun Day & Adult Soapbox Derby
8/17/2024
Cushing - 15.4 miles away
4
Gandy Dancer Days
8/09/2024 - 8/11/2024
Webster - 15.97 miles away
5
Augtoberfest
8/24/2024
Webster - 15.97 miles away
6
Luck Fireman's Corn Feed
8/10/2024
Luck - 17.95 miles away
7
Luck Fireman's Corn Feed
8/10/2024
Luck - 17.96 miles away
8
Lucky Days Festival
7/19/2024 - 7/21/2024
Luck - 17.98 miles away