Chequamegon Forest

Park Falls is the headquarters the Chequamegon - Nicolet National Forest. The sparse population of this area and low visitor use offer a unique opportunity to get away from it all. The wild and scenic beauty of the forest's diverse landscapes provide excellent place to rest, relax, and rejuvenate.

• Recreational opportunities abound with many lakes, rivers and streams set in a forest of hardwoods, pines and meadowlands.
• Over 365 miles of trails are maintained for snowmobiliers and off road vehicles
• 230 miles of trails have been developed for non-motorized use including two National Scenic Trails and one National Recreation Trail (Tuscobia Trail)
• 12 Trails for Cross Country Skiing, challenging for both beginners and experts
• 24 Campgrounds are located throughout the forest & back country camping
• 21 Swimming sites, 56 developed boat landings, 23 picnic grounds
• Porcupine Lake and Rainbow Lake Wilderness Areas are managed to maintain their natural conditions with 11,000 secluded acres for foot travel alone.
• 52,000 additional acres of semi-private non-motorized areas with motorized equipment used only for administrative or maintenance purposes.
• There are over 400 lakes for water-related recreational activities.
• For your driving pleaseure there are 2,000 plus miles of State, County, Town & Forest roads.
• Many miles of hunter walking trails and acres of hunting lands including many area managed to promote good wildlife habitat.

More information and maps are available at each district office in Park Falls, Glidden, Washburn, Medford and Hayward or at the Park Falls Area Chamber of Commerce Office (877) 762-2703.

Flambeau State Forest

The Flambeau River State Forest was officially established in 1930. Its real beginning dates back to the early part of this century when sincere conservationists felt the need to preserve for future generations some part of our rapidly dwindling timber stands. At present, there are over 90,000 acres of land in the Flambeau State Forest available for multiple uses.

The center attraction of the forest is the 50 miles of Flambeau River in the heart of this wilderness area, offering the canoeist a trip not soon forgotten. Camping and swimming can be enjoyed at Conners Lake and Lake of the Pines Campgrounds.

For the sportsman who like to hunt and fish, the opportunities are unlimited. If it's winter sports you desire, 22 miles of cross-county ski trails and 44 miles of snowmobile trails. There are also 38 miles of ATV trails, 14 miles of mountain bike trails, 2 campgrounds, over 70 miles of river with premier white water canoeing, 34 camp sites, canoe landings, and hunter walking trails. There are also connecting links with the Tuscobia State Trail, Price County and Rusk County Trails.

FOR MORE INFO: Flambeau River State Forest, W1613 Co. W, Winter, WI 54896
Phone: 715-332-5271.

Price County Forest

The Price County Forest is made up of 90,000 acres in eight blocks located throughout the county. The forest maintains 25 miles of snowmobile trails, 35 miles of hunter walking trails, 30 acres of wildlife openings, four parks, three boat landings, five waterfowl flowages, hundreds of miles of logging trails and two ski trails.

FOR MORE INFO: Price County Forestry Department, 104 Snyder Eyder Ave., Phillips, WI 54555
Phone: 715-339-6371.