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Necedah National Wildlife Refuge is located in Necedah Township, Kingston Township, Cutler Township, and Finley Township of Juneau County just west of Necedah, WI. 54646. The refuge is a little under 70 square miles of wildlife habitat with 6 Trails, several named bodies of water including: Goose Pool, Sprague Pool, Harvey Pond, Suk Flowage, Cerney Flowage, Mather Flowage, Yellow River, Rynearson Flowage and more… Hiking, Hunting and Fishing is allowed in certain areas, certain times of the year so check with the Necedah Wildlife Visitors Center located on Headquarters Road. Not too far from the wildlife area is WI’s 2nd & 4th largest inland bodies of water Lake Petenwell and Castle Rock Lake both part of the Wisconsin River Flowage System. On this page you'll find real estate like Houses, Log Cabins, Mobile Homes, Double Wides, Lakefront Cottages, Hunting Cabins, Rustic Shacks, A-Frames, Manufactured, Housing, Farmhouses and more...
Main Page – Visitors Center | Visitors Center Trail | Suk Cernery Flowage | Sprague Mather Flowage | Observation Tower | Observation Tower Trail | Lupine Loop Trail | Observation Deck | Harvey’s Pond | Sprague Flowage | Goose Pool | Park Entrance | Boghauter Trail | White – Trail Loop | Refuge Area | Wildlife | Homes & Cabins | Land & Acreage | Photo Gallery | MAP
WI Cabins & Homes for Sale Nearby the Refuge
Other Area Public Land in Wisconsin
- Buckhorn State Park
- Sandhill State Wildlife Area
- Meadow Valley Barrens State Natural Area
- Yellow River Oxbows State Natural Area
- Yellow River State Wildlife Area
- Suk Cerney Peatlands State Natural Area
- Blueberry Trail
- Cranberry Creek Mound Group State Natural Area
- Mill Bluff State Park
- Necedah Pine-Oak Forest State Natural Area
Nearby Communities - WI Cities, Towns & Villages:
- Necedah
- New Miner
- Kelly
- Mather
- Cloverdale
- Cutler
- Shennington
- Meadow Valley
- Norway Ridge
- Finley
- Sprague
- Babcock
- Nekoosa
- Dexterville
- City Point
- Wyeville
- Valley Junction
- Tomah
- New Lisbon
- Camp Douglas
- Lone Rock
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Area Information > Wisconsin Public Land > Juneau County | Necedah National Wildlife Refuge
Necedah Wildlife Refuge
Necedah National Wildlife Refuge is located in Necedah Township, Kingston Township, Cutler Township, and Finley Township of Juneau County just west of Necedah, WI. 54646. The refuge is a little under 70 square miles of wildlife habitat with 6 Trails, several named bodies of water including: Goose Pool, Sprague Pool, Harvey Pond, Suk Flowage, Cerney Flowage, Mather Flowage, Yellow River, Rynearson Flowage and more… Hiking, Hunting and Fishing is allowed in certain areas, certain times of the year so check with the Necedah Wildlife Visitors Center located on Headquarters Road. Not too far from the wildlife area is WI’s 2nd & 4th largest inland bodies of water Lake Petenwell and Castle Rock Lake both part of the Wisconsin River Flowage System.
Necedah National Wildlife Refuge
Main Page – Visitors Center | Visitors Center Trail | Suk Cernery Flowage | Sprague Mather Flowage | Observation Tower | Observation Tower Trail | Lupine Loop Trail | Observation Deck | Harvey’s Pond | Sprague Flowage | Goose Pool | Park Entrance | Boghauter Trail | White – Trail Loop | Refuge Area | Wildlife | Homes & Cabins | Land & Acreage | Photo Gallery | MAP
NECEDAH WILDLIFE REFUGE PHOTO GALLERY!
Activities:
- NO Camping
- Hiking
- Hunting
- Fishing
- Wildlife Observation
- Photography
- Cross-Country Skiing
- Snowshoeing
- Boating
- Canoeing
- Kayaking
- Ice Fishing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Foraging
- Mushroom Hunting
- Berry Picking
Necedah National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center
Many years ago glaciers were beginning to form The Central Wisconsin Swamp that later became what is now a natural refuge that is home to many varieties of plants and animals. This area of Wisconsin has a history that is rich in Native American culture. In 1939, President Roosevelt declared 43,000 acres of land in Wisconsin as the Necedah Migratory Waterfowl Refuge. Part of this area is now the Necedah Wildlife Refuge. It is a popular branch in the National Wildlife Refuge System that contains over 500 refuges consisting of a whopping 92 million acres! If you are to get the chance to visit this amazing landmark, the best time to view the different wildlife is either during early morning and/or evening.
The Necedah Wildlife Refuge entertains and educates about 150,000 visitors each year. It is a haven for waterfowl, deer, turkeys, song birds, & other species. Every year it hosts, “The Whooping Crane Festival,” which features a pancake breakfast, bus tours of the wildlife refuge, and much more fun for the whole family! (The Whooping Crane Organization has moved to Baraboo) But more than that, it creates an awareness of the uncertain future and delicate existence of the Whooping Crane in nature. It is crucial to support of the efforts of the folks dedicated to help keep this spectacular species flourishing. This will help ensure they will survive for the enjoyment of generations to come.
Necedah Wildlife Refuge
The refuge is home to many endangered and threatened species including wolves, blanding turtles and the redheaded woodpecker. Although camping isn’t allowed in the refuge, you are able to spend 8 ½ hours, 5 days a week because you can’t take in everything they have to offer in just a short amount of time. Even better yet, feel free to bring your four legged family members along with you; as long as they are kept on a leash they are allowed to partake in the fun. The only time you aren’t permitted to explore the various hiking trails is during gun-deer hunting season. So, stop in and enjoy everything the Necedah Wildlife Refuge has to offer because it isn’t just there for the critters!
The park has atv routes and snowmobile trails that run right through the refuge and are open to the public as long as you don’t travel off of the marked trails. If you would like to go fishing while you are in the area, it’s just a short drive to nearby lakes including Lake Petenwell, Castle Rock Lake and also the Yellow River. Necedah is also home to various opportunities for lodging, delicious dining and fun! So, next time you are in the area, stop and enjoy a taste of Wisconsin!
Wisconsin National Wildlife Refuge
Printable Maps & Information:
Key Areas of the Refuge
- Visitors Center
- Observation Tower
- Photo Blind
- Observation Areas
- Restrooms
- Boat Launches
- Goose Pool
- Sprague Pool
- Rynerson Pool #1 & #2
- Suk Cerney Flowage
- Harvey’s Pond
- Boghaunter Trail .8 miles & 3.6 miles
- Harvey’s Pond Trail .7miles
- Lupine Loop .8 miles
- Observation Tower Trail 1 mile
- Visitor Center Trail 1 mile
- White-Tail Loop 1.7 miles
Necedah Wildlife Refuge Areas
Water - Lakes, Rivers, Creeks, Stream, Ponds, Pools and Flowages:
- Goose Pool aka Goose Flowage
- Sprague Pool aka Sprague Pool or Sprague-Mather Flowage
- Rynerson Pool #1 & #2 aka Rynerson Flowage 1 and 2
- Suk & Cerney Flowage
- Harvey’s Pond
- #28 Pool
- #18 Pool
- #27 Pool
- #13 Pool
- East Branch Spencer Creek
- East Branch Little Yellow River
- Johnson Lateral Ditch
- West Branch Little Yellow River
- Rawson Lateral Ditch
- Little Yellow River
- Spencer Roberson Ditch
- Rattail Lateral Ditch
- South Branch Yellow River
- Yellow River
Necedah Refuge Wildlife
Types of Wisconsin Wildlife & Animals
- White-Tail Deer
- Eastern Wildlife Turkey
- Black Bear
- Beaver
- Musk Rats
- Coyotes
- Timber Wolves
- Badgers
- River Otters
- Fishers
- Squirrels
- Chipmunks
- Northern Pike
- Largemouth Bass
- Pumpkin Seed
- Bluegill
- Yellow Perch
- Crappies
- Brown Bullheads
Birds, Waterfowl, Hawks, Eagles, Cranes and Birds of Prey
- Eastern Wildlife Turkey
- Canadian Geese
- Great Blue Heron
- Ducks
- Pelicans
- Whooping Cranes
- Sandhill Cranes
- Bald Eagles
- Wood Peckers
- Cooper’s Hawk
- Black Tern
- Song Birds
- Robins
- Ring Necked Ducks
- Mallard Ducks
- American Wigeon
- Redhead
- Cardinals
- Turkey Vultures
- Osprey
- Northern Harrier
- Barred Owl
- Golden Eagle
- Red-Tailed Hawk
- American Kestrel
- Bobolink
Reptiles, Amphibians & Insects
- Turtles
- Frogs
- Toads
- Snakes
- Karner Blue Butterfly
- Monarch Butterflies
- Ringed Boghaurnter Dragonfly
- Five Lined Skink
- Green Darner
- Milk Snake
- Water Scopion
- Brown Bats
- Garden Snakes
- Pine Snakes
- Snapping Turtle
- Painted Turtle
Necedah National Wildlife Refuge
Other Area Public Land in Wisconsin
- Buckhorn State Park
- Sandhill State Wildlife Area
- Meadow Valley Barrens State Natural Area
- Yellow River Oxbows State Natural Area
- Yellow River State Wildlife Area
- Suk Cerney Peatlands State Natural Area
- Blueberry Trail
- Cranberry Creek Mound Group State Natural Area
- Mill Bluff State Park
- Necedah Pine-Oak Forest State Natural Area
WI Cabins & Homes for Sale Nearby the Refuge
Wisconsin Land & Acreage for Sale Nearby the Refuge
Nearby Communities - WI Cities, Towns & Villages:
- Necedah
- New Miner
- Kelly
- Mather
- Cloverdale
- Cutler
- Shennington
- Meadow Valley
- Norway Ridge
- Finley
- Sprague
- Babcock
- Nekoosa
- Dexterville
- City Point
- Wyeville
- Valley Junction
- Tomah
- New Lisbon
- Camp Douglas
- Lone Rock
Necedah National Wildlife Refuge
N11385 Headquarters Road
Necedah, WI 54646
(608)565-2551
(608) 565-3160 fax
Other Links
http://www.fws.gov/refuge/necedah - United States Fish and Wildlife Service
http://www.friendsofnnwr.org – Friends of the Refuge
http://townofnecedah.com/necedah-national-wildlife-refuge - Town of Necedah, Wisconsin
http://www.necedah.us – Village of Necedah
Necedah National Wildlife Refuge
Area Information > Wisconsin Public Land > Juneau County | Buckhorn State Park
Buckhorn State Park WI Wildlife Observation Blind
This area of Buckhorn State Park has the Sandblow Vista and a hiking that cuts through the woods from Buckhorn Park Ave to 20th Ave with the Wildlife Observation Blind located in between. This location is a great spot for mushroom hunting, bow hunting and wildlife photography. The park is located in Germantown Township of Juneau County, Central Wisconsin on both Castle Rock Lake and the Yellow River. The park consists of about 6,000 acres of outdoor haven offering a little bit for everyone including the local Wisconsin Wildlife. There’s lot of outdoor photography opportunities and nature experiences to have if its camping, hiking, canoeing, kayaking, hunting, foraging, trapping, boating, swimming, fishing, backpacking, picnicking or just sitting back and watching the natural world go by. The state park includes miles of frontage and several boat launches offering tons of water activities on the Yellow River and Castle Rock Lake part of the Wisconsin Flowage system.
Wildlife Observation Blind
Main Page | Office Entrance | Beach | Camping | Barrens | Canoe Launch | Hunters Parking | Fishing Pond | Sandblow Vista | Wildlife Observation Blind | PHOTO GALLERY | MAP
Photos and Pictures of Buckhorn Wildlife Area
BUCKHORN STATE PARK PHOTO GALLERY!
Wisconsin Wildlife
What types of WI Wildlife can be found in Buckhorn State Park and surrounding areas?
- Wisconsin Whitetail Deer
- Eastern Wildlife Turkey
- Squirrels
- Wolves
- Coyotes
- Rabbits
- Raccoons
- Red Fox
- Bald Eagles
- Canadian Geese
- Great Blue Herons
- Owls
- Sand Hill Cranes
- Turkey Vultures
- Song Birds
- And Much Much More...
Wildlife Observation
Printable Maps & Information:
- Buckhorn State Park and Yellow River Wildlife Area Map
- Park Locations Map
- Park Wildlife Area Map
- Hunting Trapping Map
- Park & Barrens Location Map
Buckhorn State Park
Other Area Public Land in Wisconsin
- Necedah National Wildlife Refuge
- Yellow River Wildlife Area
- Quincy Bluff And Wetland Natural Area (Adams County)
- Meadow Valley Wildlife Area
Wisconsin Land & Acreage for Sale close to the Park
Buckhorn State Park Wildlife
Buckhorn State Park Contact Info
W8450 Buckhorn Park Ave.
Necedah WI 54646-7338
Phone (608) 565-2789
Mushroom Hunting
Other Links
- http://dnr.wi.gov/topic/parks/name/buckhorn
- https://castle-rock-lake.com/buckhorn-state-park-wisconsin.html
- https://wisconsin-wi.com/buckhorn-state-park-wisconsin.html
Buckhorn State Park Wisconsin
Area Information > Wisconsin Public Land > Juneau County | Buckhorn State Park
Buckhorn State Park WI Sandblow Vista
The Sandblow Vista is one of the attractions at Buckhorn State Park and part of the Central Sands Trail by the Wildlife Observation Blind. This whole area along the Wisconsin River in both Adams and Juneau Counties was once underwater; part of Wisconsin’s Glacial Lake. Now it’s considered part of the Central Sands also known as Wisconsin’s Desert because of the sandy soil which gets hotter than the surrounding soils. The Sandblow Vista is basically a boardwalk up to an observational deck with two informational plaques talking about the area history and how the sand blows.
Sandblow Vista
Main Page | Office Entrance | Beach | Camping | Barrens | Canoe Launch | Hunters Parking | Fishing Pond | Sandblow Vista | Wildlife Observation Blind | PHOTO GALLERY | MAP
Photos and Pictures of Central Sands Area
BUCKHORN STATE PARK PHOTO GALLERY!
Wildlife Observation Blind
Buckhorn State Park is located in Germantown Township of Juneau County, Central Wisconsin on both Castle Rock Lake and the Yellow River. The park consists of about 6,000 acres of outdoor haven offering a little bit for everyone including the local Wisconsin Wildlife. There’s lot of outdoor photography opportunities and nature experiences to have if its camping, hiking, canoeing, kayaking, hunting, trapping, boating, swimming, fishing, backpacking, picnicking or just sitting back and watching the natural world go by.
Central Sands Trail
Printable Maps & Information:
Wisconsin Desert
Other Area Public Land in Wisconsin
- Necedah National Wildlife Refuge
- Yellow River Wildlife Area
- Quincy Bluff And Wetland Natural Area (Adams County)
- Meadow Valley Wildlife Area
Wisconsin Land & Acreage for Sale close to the Park
Central Sands
Buckhorn State Park Contact Info
W8450 Buckhorn Park Ave.
Necedah WI 54646-7338
Phone (608) 565-2789
Other Links
Buckhorn State Park Central Sands
Area Information > Wisconsin Public Land > Juneau County | Buckhorn State Park
Buckhorn State Park WI Fishing Pond
This area is mainly set up for the kids with a short hiking trail called the Turtle Trail; which starts at the parking lot then leads up to an information sign that has the types of panfish and pond fishing rules. The trail goes around the panfish fishing pond – please practice catch and release. The two main features are a fishing pier and a large picnic pavilion with picnic tables. If you get the kids hooked on fishing, you can take them to the other fishing pier on Castle Rock Lake for the big fish: Musky, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, Catfish, Carp and more…
Buckhorn State Park Fishing
Types of Panfish in the Kids Pond:
- Bluegill
- Black Crappie
- Largemouth Bass
Main Page | Office Entrance | Beach | Camping | Barrens | Canoe Launch | Hunters Parking | Fishing Pond | Sandblow Vista | Wildlife Observation Blind | PHOTO GALLERY | MAP
Photos and Pictures of Turtle Trail Area
BUCKHORN STATE PARK PHOTO GALLERY!
Fishing at Buckhorn State Park
Buckhorn State Park is located in Germantown Township of Juneau County, Central Wisconsin on both Castle Rock Lake and the Yellow River. The park consists of about 6,000 acres of outdoor haven offering a little bit for everyone including the local Wisconsin Wildlife. There’s lot of outdoor photography opportunities and nature experiences to have if its camping, hiking, canoeing, kayaking, hunting, trapping, boating, swimming, fishing, backpacking, picnicking or just sitting back and watching the natural world go by.
Kids Fishing Pond
Printable Maps & Information:
Wisconsin Land & Acreage for Sale close to the Park
Wisconsin Fishing Pond
Buckhorn State Park Contact Info
W8450 Buckhorn Park Ave.
Necedah WI 54646-7338
Phone (608) 565-2789
Other Links
- https://wisconsin-wi.com/buckhorn-state-park-wisconsin.html
- Also Checkout Necedah National Wildlife Refuge