Crex Meadows
State Wildlife Area
What's Happening at Crex?
Fall hours (until October 31):
Weekdays from 9:00 am- 5:30 pm
Weekends from 10:00 am- 4:00 pm
Closed on Holidays
THE CREX MEADOWS 3-D ARCHERY COURSE IS NOW OPEN!!
to find out more and purchase a pass.
You can now purchase/renew your membership and make donations online! Head to the Friends of Crex Membership or Donation tabs to learn more!
To register online for camping at the Rest Area, click the button below:
Photo Credit: Linda McKusick
Photo Credit: Larry Palmer
Photo credit: Gary Meyer
Photo Credit: Linda McKusick
About Crex
Welcome to Crex Meadows State Wildlife Area!
Crex is a 30,000 acre property that is intensively managed by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources-Bureau of Wildlife Management. We are located in beautiful Burnett County, which is part of Northwestern....
Upcoming Events
Grantsburg Library Program
Evening Exploration Hikes
Bird Watching
Weeknight Crane Tours
Saturday Sunset with the Sandhills
Pumpkin Carving
Howl-O-Ween
Wildlife Highlights
Check out the Wildlife Updates page for a full list of birds seen within the past week!
Volunteer Corner
Volunteer opportunities
> Front Desk Volunteers
> Check and clean wood duck boxes
> Check and clean bluebird houses
> Tend to the prairie garden at the Visitor Center
Crex Meadows
Wildlife Education and Visitor Center
102 East Crex Avenue
Grantsburg, WI 54840
715-463-2739
Visitor Center Hours:
SPRING (April-Mid June)
Weekdays: 9:00 am-5:30 pm
Weekends: 10:00 am- 4:00 pm
SUMMER (Mid June-Labor Day)
Weekdays: 8:00 am- 4:00 pm
Weekends: 10:00 am-4:00 pm
FALL (Labor Day-October 31st)
Weekdays: 9:00 am- 5:30 pm
Weekends: 10:00 am- 4:00 pm
WINTER (November-March)
Weekdays: 8:00 am-4:00pm
Weekends: CLOSED
CLOSED on most hoildays
Stop in to learn about wildlife updates, pick up maps, look around our exhibits, or check out the Bog Shoe Gift Shop!