Pigeon Lake Field Station:
Facilities & Location
General Information
Housing
Cabins accommodate up to eight persons. Central units are readily accessible and offer bathroom and shower facilities. Students attending the program are expected to live at the site. Only in special circumstances will a student be allowed to live off the site. In all cases, permission must be obtained from the Pigeon Lake Senior Manager at UW-RF prior to the start of the program. Pursuant to the UW System regulations, family campers, tents, or similar facilities are not permitted at the field station. Handicapped accessible cabins are available with advance notice.
Student cabins Aspen,Birch and Cedar
Meals
All meals are served in the dining hall, which seats about 120. Cooking is not allowed in the cabins. Meals are served at announced hours. For an additional fee, snacks are available upon request of the course or program leader. Special dietary needs will be addressed when possible with advance notice. All students must participate in the meal program during the period their course or group is registered at the camp.
Meal Times: Breakfast 7:30 a.m., Lunch noon, Dinner 5:30 p.m.
The dinning hall and view of Pigeon Lake
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What To Bring
Informal clothing. Beach wear. Rain wear. Warm clothing for cool evenings. Sheets and pillowcases. (Note Pillows and blankets provided.) Flashlight. Mosquito repellant is very useful. Domestic pets are NOT allowed at the station. Participants are expected to have their own health insurance. The instructor will send a list of required items, specific to the courses, to participants. Course texts and other educational materials will be arranged through your instructor.
East Beach
Parking
Cars or other motorized vehicles may be brought to the station but must be parked in the lot provided just outside the grounds.
Rules & Regulations
The field station, as a part of the University of Wisconsin System, is subject to the rules and regulations prescribed by the Board of Regents of the University System. Because of the particular nature of this operational unit, the following set of regulations have been developed and approved for the station.
Grounds Maintenance
The station and grounds are to be kept orderly and safe at all times. All posted rules are to be observed. Anyone using the facilities are to be aware of any rules and regulations which are placed on their use by the University of Wisconsin System. Any special clean-up or repairs necessary after the departure of the group will be charged to the group or program.
Equipment Policy
Individual students and faculty shall be held accountable for all field station equipment expressly checked out to them. Any damage to or loss of equipment or facilities shall be paid by the group/
Swimming and Water Equipment
Lifeguard service is NOT furnished at Pigeon Lake Field Station. Swimming without a lifeguard is strictly prohibited and violation of this policy is grounds for immediate expulsion at participant's own expense. Groups are required to provide their own certified lifeguard(s) in accordance with HFS 175.13(5).
Pigeon Lake does have a number of canoes, kayaks and boats available for use by groups. This equipment must be supervised when in use and not used after dark. All life jackets, paddles and oars should be returned to the fish house after use.
Health Insurance
All participants are expected to provide their own health insurance coverage.
Pets
No domestic pets will be allowed on Field Station property.
Collecting
There will be no collection of plants or terrestrial vertebrates within one mile of the Station.
Swimming
Life guard service is not furnished. All swimming is at your own risk. Swimming alone or after dark is strictly prohibited. Violation of this policy is grounds for immediate expulsion at participant's own cost.
Firearms
Firearms are not allowed at the Station. Violation of this policy is grounds for immediate expulsion at participant's own cost.
Alcohol
No alcoholic beverages are permitted on Station property without the EXPRESS permission of the Station Director. Violation of this policy is grounds for immediate expulsion at participant's own cost.
Drugs
The use or possession of a controlled substance, illegal drugs or paraphernalia will be grounds for immediate expulsion.
Fires
Permits must be obtained from the Station Manager for all open fires. Campfires will be limited to the beach areas.
Dinning Hall Entrance
Maps & Directions
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Location, Facilities & On-Station Arrangements
Pigeon Lake Field Station is located in Wisconsin's north woods, 30 miles from the shore of Lake Superior. It is 30 miles north of the resort town of Hayward and 60 miles east and south of the "twin port" cities of Superior, WI and Duluth, MN. The nearest village is Drummond, which is four miles to the east of Pigeon Lake on Highway 63.
From the south: From Hayward, take Highway 63 to County Road N (one mile south of Drummond -- the Chequamegon Bar is on the northwest corner). Turn left (west) and proceed on County Road N for approximately four miles. The entrance is on the north side of the road and is well marked.
From the northeast: From Ashland, take U.S. Highway 2 west to Highway 63. Go south on 63; go past the road leading into Drummond and proceed approximately one mile to County Road N. Turn right (west) and proceed on County Road N for approximately four miles. The entrance is on the north side of the road and is well marked.
From the northwest: Take Highway 27 south from U.S. Highway 2 at Brule. Turn left (east) on County Road N and proceed about ten miles to the entrance of the station, which is on the north side of the road and is well marked.
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