Sylvania Wilderness Backcountry Camping

Good location (access to Southern Crooked). Easy canoe access.

2 small (3/4 person) tent locations with slight inclines.

If you're looking for privacy, this isn't the campsite for you. Fisher 1 & Fisher 2 are so close you'll hear your neighbor's campfire pop.

You won't be able to see the stars without going out on the lake at night.

If you visit in July, be prepared for mosquitoes (even during a drought like this year--2021).

The canoeing was great, people were friendly and the mosquitoes were hungry. I morn the loss of beaches due to global warming. I am still ambivalent about the loss of picnic tables at camp sites. It was tough on my back. I saw lots of wildlife. That was quite special.

The Sylvania Wilderness is a well kept secret even for Michigan and Wisconsin residents. If you want solitude and to get away from crowds this is a great place to visit. The fishery is well preserved, the wildlife is abundant and the sites are well kept. We stayed on West Bear Lake and didn't see anyone for 5 days on that lake. We went to East bear and saw one other paddler. The color of High Lake was really cool to see. This is a nice alternative to Boundary Waters and much closer for most people to travel to. Keep it clean and well preserved!

Was a great first trip for our 3 year old! Not too much traveling but still got to enjoy a canoe trip. Just remember bug spray and head nets!

We portaged in in 90+ temp and humidity, no wind in trees, and it was worth every step. Site sits on a beautiful lightly wooded peninsula, great breeze for keeping bugs down. It was early June, the Blue Gills were active and large, the bass were not overly large, but fun to catch and release, my Grandson caught 2 Perch over 11 inches and a couple smaller ones. We ate fish everyday! On the way out it was cooler and a good breeze. We'll be back.

Awesome experience!