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Discover your perfect summer vacation in Vilas County in the heart of Wisconsin’s Northwoods. Here, you’ll find more than 1,300 lakes and other waterways that are perfect places for fishing, boating, canoeing, and kayaking. And don’t miss dozens of multi-use trails that are home to some of northern Wisconsin’s best opportunities for hiking, biking, ATVing, and more. Plus, we’ve got great places to stay—from vacation homes to lakeside resorts—as well as great options for shopping and dining and a calendar filled with fun events.

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UTVs driving down a dirt trail - Lakeland Power Sports

Trails & Lakes

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Lakes & Rivers

World-Class Waters

Vilas County is home to one of the largest collections of freshwater lakes on the planet, so there's plenty to explore, whether you're boating, swimming, fishing, or paddling.

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Diamond Lake

Trails & Rides

Get Ready for Adventure

Visit the Northwoods of Wisconsin, and you'll find nearly 90 multi-use trails for hiking, biking, ATVing & UTVing, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and more. Plus, we're home to hundreds of miles of expertly groomed snowmobile trails in the winter.

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Group of UTVers riding on a gravel trail in Land O Lakes

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Hit the Trails With This Helpful App

Download the free Map It Vilas County trails app today and you’ll have all the information you need to launch and adventure on Vilas County’s trails. You’ll find interactive maps (that work even if you don’t have a signal), trail info, and searchability that lets you find trails by activity, location, amenities, and more.

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Vilas Map It App Reviews

"Great app!! It helped us navigate the trails during our last trip up north."

"Every time somebody tells me they're going to visit Vilas County, I tell them to download this app. It's helped me discover lots of fun new trails and keep track of my favorites!"

"This is my go-to app when I'm hiking in the Northwoods. Love being able to find all kinds of new trails to explore!"

Man biking down the Muksy Mountain Bike Trail

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4 rides where you can see amazing fall colors in the Northwoods

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4 rides where you can see amazing fall colors in the Northwoods - Learn more
Photo from inside of a convertible driving through fall colors along Rustic Road 60 near Star Lake in Vilas County Wisconsin

Celebrate fall with these Colorama events in Vilas County in northern Wisconsin - Learn more

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Fall color in Vilas County in northern Wisconsin

What you need to know about the Heart of Vilas County Bike Trail - Learn more

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Couple with their bikes along the Heart of Vilas County Bike Trail in northern Wisconsin

Shopping & dining options in Vilas County’s cities and towns - Learn more

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People dining on the patio at Manny’s Parkside in Manitowish Waters Vilas County Wisconsin

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