RELAX IN VILAS COUNTY

Enjoy fresh air and relaxation in Wisconsin’s beautiful Northwoods. Vilas County is home to 240,000 acres of public land and nearly 90 forest trails that are cherished by hikers, bikers, ATV riders and equestrians. You’ll also find first-class fishing and pristine paddling on our 1,300 glacial lakes and 73 wild and winding rivers and streams. Lodging properties in Vilas County’s 12 charming communities offer unmatched relaxation and tranquility. Make your own memories in Vilas County! These are your moments.

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Winchester

Winchester, located in the northwest corner of Vilas County, encompasses over 34,000 acres and 63 lakes.
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Manitowish Waters

Manitowish Waters is the Original “Up North” Experience!
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Lac Du Flambeau

Waswagoning, “a place where they fish by torchlight,” is the name the Ojibwe gave their Northwoods home.
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Minocqua Area

The Minocqua area is Nature’s Original Water Park, offering the very best scenery, outdoor recreation and fun attractions.
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Presque Isle

Presque Isle is known as Wisconsin’s Last Wilderness.
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Boulder Junction

Relax, unwind and explore the beautiful forest with 194 pristine area lakes, winding rivers and nearly 50 miles of paved bike trails that surround Boulder Junction.
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Sayner-Star Lake

The two scenic communities of Sayner and Star Lake offer quiet beauty and small-town charm in every season.
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St. Germain

St. Germain offers unique opportunities for families, anglers, hiking and biking enthusiasts, winter enthusiasts and more.
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Land O' Lakes

Experience nature’s own spectacular and serene setting on the Wisconsin/Michigan border.
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Eagle River

I suppose this is the place where we’re supposed to brag about all the stuff that’s great about Eagle River, like the “World’s Largest Chain of 28 Lakes”...
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Conover

Your adventure begins in Conover! In 1891, early settler Seth Conover started his own hunting club in this beautiful corner of Vilas County.
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Phelps

Nestled within the 661,000-acre Nicolet National Forest, Phelps has been an outdoor sport destination for over a century!
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Vilas County ATV/UTV Trails to open

The Vilas County ATV/UTV trail system, including all funded trails and routes, will open on Saturday, May 1, 2021, at 8:00 am. Click here for more information.

Off Highway Motorcycle (OHM) trails now open

The Vilas County Off Highway Motorcycle (OHM) system is now open for the season. This includes all state-funded trails near Tamarack Springs Campground in Conover. See more details here.

For more information, please contact the Vilas County Forest, Recreation & Land Department at (715) 479-5160.