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Wells are operational for the summer season. Wells are opened in the spring after all danger of freezing is past. Typically they may not all be working until near Memorial Day and occasionally one has to be shut down or malfunctions during the summer for a short period. Wells are shut down in the fall before freezing weather is expected, typically during September. Locations of wells can be found on the maps for different segments of the river. The following list are wells that are planned to be open in 2008:

Howell
McDowell
Earl
Namekagon Trail Bridge
Riverside
Osceola
Eagles Nest
Nelsons
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Occasionally a well is inoperable, it is good to have a back up plan for water, just in case.

The Lower River Camping Plan and Environmental Assessment is available for review and comment.  To learn more...