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Sylvania Wilderness Backcountry Camping Campground Report

SYLVANIA WILDERNESS, WATERSMEET

Sylvania Wilderness Backcountry Camping Campground

Sylvania Wilderness Backcountry Camping campground is located in beautiful Portage county in Wisconsin and considered a medium camping ground with 50 sites. Part of the Ottawa National Forest it's maintained by the dedicated team of rangers serving open grounds of Wisconsin

Sylvania Wilderness Backcountry Camping Campground Overview

Reservable

Yes

Pitches

50


Sylvania Wilderness Backcountry Camping Campground Activities

A number of activities are available when staying at Sylvania Wilderness Backcountry Camping campground to ensure plenty of outdoor air & fun such as:


  • Boating
  • Camping
  • Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Hunting
  • Picnicking
  • Winter Sports
  • Swimming
  • Canoeing
  • Cross Country Skiing
  • Snowshoeing

Sylvania Wilderness Backcountry Camping Campground Location

Sylvania Wilderness Backcountry Camping Campground Weather Conditions

Here is the latest weather conditions for today 2nd Apr 2026 at Sylvania Wilderness Backcountry Camping campground which are updated every few minutes to give the most accurate weather conditions.


Temp Min

27.9°F

Temp Now

28°F

Feels Like

18.5°F

Wind Speed Now

9MPH

Max Speed Max

14.1MPH

Wind Direction

ESE°

Pressure

1021MB

Current Humidity

66°

Avg Humidity

82°

Visibility Now

9 Miles

Avg Visibility

3 Miles

UV Index Now

0

Highest UV Index

0.1

Sunrise

06:34 AM

Sunset

07:27 PM

Sylvania Wilderness Backcountry Camping Campground Map

We've added a detailed Sylvania Wilderness Backcountry Camping Campground Map to see where each site is located within the campground to help decide which suits your needs better with the amenities available for each site.

How To Get To Sylvania Wilderness Backcountry Camping Campground?

Looking to get to Sylvania Wilderness Backcountry Camping Campground take the following directions. Wilderness campsites can be accessed from Sylvania Recreation Area or from entry points on the perimeter of the wilderness (see map). To reach Sylvania Entrance Station and Recreation Area: From Watersmeet, travel approximately 3.5 miles west on US 2 to County Road 535, then drive south on CR 535 approximately 4 miles to the Sylvania Wilderness and Recreation Area entrance.

Contact Details For Sylvania Wilderness Backcountry Camping Campground

  • Phone : 906-358-4724