Enjoy Winter in Vilas County

Come see everything Wisconsin’s Northwoods has to offer this winter. In Vilas County, you can discover countless cross-country ski trails, snowshoe through pristine wilderness areas or simply enjoy the beautiful snow-covered scenery of northern Wisconsin. Snowmobilers can explore more than 700 miles of expertly groomed trails. Vilas County also is home to 1,300 lakes, perfect for ice fishing or a game of pond hockey. Book your stay at a cozy cabin or comfortable hotel today and make new memories in Vilas County this winter.

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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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Torch Lake Campground & RV Park expansion accepting reservations for 2022

The Torch Lake Campground & RV Park in Conover has added 21 new campsites and is now accepting reservations for the 2022 season.

The new sites—which bring the total number at the campground to 41 sites—are all full hook-up sites with water, septic, electric and WiFi. The new sites are $47 a night.

The roomy Torch Lake Campground is located adjacent to 39-acre Torch Lake and offers a picnic area featuring tables and horseshoe pits, a flush toilet building, a vault toilet, a dump station, an ATV wash station and a walking path to Torch Lake and Torch Lake Park. The campground also has access to Vilas County’s ATV/UTV trail system, as well as equestrian trails and hiking trails.

You can make reservations for Torch Lake Campground on the Vilas County Forestry, Recreation & Land Department’s website.