Tower Nibiiwan Conservation Area
Enjoy the well-built trails in this small protected area with just over 1,000 feet of shoreline on an undeveloped bog lake and an expansive ephemeral wetland.
Trails
About 1 mile of natural surface trail meander through the different areas of the property. A 200-foot-long boardwalk will take you through the bog to a small seating area along the shoreline of the small lake. You can also take the trails eastward onto neighboring private lands that are designated Wisconsin Managed Forest Law (MFL) open land.
Natural Features
A bog lake is nearly completed protected by the conservation area boundary. Surrounding mats of sphagnum moss and tamarack-black spruce forest offer a unique habitat type for plants and animals. The upland forest is a healthy mix of several hardwood trees, with some pocket of red and white pine.
HISTORY
In June of 2022, the property was donated by David and Kathy Noel. The Noels named the property Tower Nibiiwan in reference to a fire tower that was located on nearby Indian Lake, and for the abundant wetlands on the property. Nibiiwan means ‘wet’ in the Ojibwe language.
Town of Sugar Camp, oneida County
31 Acres
Ownership: Northwoods Land Trust
Getting There
Take Hwy 17 south of Eagle River 5.8 miles. Turn east onto Rico Rd. and continue 0.6 miles. Turn right onto Arbutus Dr. and continue 0.5 miles. Park along Arbutus Dr.
Coordinates
45.818792, -89.297531
Tower Nibiiwan parking area on Google Maps.
Dogs are welcome.
Bow hunting is allowed according to NWLT Guidelines.
MANAGEMENT
Trails are cleared annually to allow for public recreation. Otherwise, the preserve is passively managed.
Benefits
Natural plant and animal habitat; water quality; public access; carbon storage and other nature-based services that lessen the impacts of climate change
Funding Support
This project was supported by grants from the Arthur L. & Elaine V. Johnson Foundation, James D & Jane P Watermolen Foundation and several private individuals and families.
More to Explore
Holmboe Conifer Forest State Natural Area
Pinkerton Thunder Lake Conservation Area
Thunder Lake Wildlife Conservation Area
Projects
Major Initiatives
Explore the three initiatives that NWLT is advancing to benefit current and future generations.
Old Growth Forest Initiative
Less than 1% of old-growth forest remains in northern Wisconsin todayand they deserve protection.
Shoreline Protection Initiative
Our region includes one of the highest densities of inland freshwater lakes in the world and headwaters to major river systems.
Conservation Priority & Climate Resilient Areas
Nature-based solutions offer real hope for lessening climate impacts at home and capturing and storing carbon.
