EXPERIENCE VILAS COUNTY THIS SUMMER

Make summer vacation memories that last a lifetime this summer in the Northwoods of Wisconsin. Vilas County is home to thousands of acres of public land and nearly 90 recreational trails open to hikers, bikers, ATVers, UTVers and outdoor explorers of all kinds. With more than 1,300 glacial lakes and countless rivers and streams, Vilas County is the perfect place for swimming, boating, fishing, and paddling. Make unforgettable memories today—plan your trip to Vilas County.

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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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Trails

Miles of Adventure
Lakes & Waterways

World-Class Waters
Lodging

Plentiful Options