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Backpack Sites — Kettle Moraine State Forest - Southern Unit

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3 backpack shelters along Ice Age Trail

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Please Note: Ottawa Lake annually hosts a triathlon on the last Sunday in July which will be on the 25 in 2027. The beach will be open to the public, but parking will be very limited before noon. The boat launch will be closed to vehicle traffic until 3pm.

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Map & DirectionsBackpack Sites is located in Wisconsin near Eagle

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42.92368906098521 N
88.46466872057054 W

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Andrew S.

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Reviewed May. 29, 2019

Fantastic backpacker campsite

Reservable backpacking sites about 45-60min away from nearest parking.

Fire pit, shelter, and picnic table at site.

Really enjoyed the hike through forest to get to this site.

Area has extensive trail systems.

Was remote, quiet, and beautiful.

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Chuck W.

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Reviewed Oct. 6, 2018

Clean, with very nice luxuries.

You can rent backpacking shelters, at the ranger station in Eagle. The shelter is basically a barn without a front door. It comes with a fire ring, table, and an outhouse! It’s along the ice age trail and offers stunning views for easy hikes.

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