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Recreation Opportunities

Bike rider
The Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest provides a wide variety of biking opportunities ranging from well-maintained and signed mountain biking…
A hiking sign in fall. The trees are yellow and green. The ground is covered in red and orange leaves.
Highlighted by its unique forest landscapes and abundant wetlands, the Chequamegon-Nicolet is a hiker's paradise.
Two women riding horses.
Riding and camping are available for horse riders at the Chequamegon-Nicolet.
Hunters Glassing for Deer
Water, Water, Everywhere: The Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest is a water wonderland! The Forest contains the headwaters of three major drainages:…
Flambeau Motorized Trail
There are miles of roads and trails available for off-highway vehicles on the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest.A permit is required when riding an…
Two people rockhounding
Metal detecting, geocaching & letterboxing, rockhounding, gold panning, and more! The Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest allows a variety of other…
SHAW Kids
The Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest is full of places to learn in the outdoors.
A picnic table by a lake.
There are dozens of recreation areas that are excellent for picnicking. Green Lake Park is great for group picnicking.
Colorful trees lining a paved road in fall.
Don't feel like venturing outdoors? Take a drive! Check out the Natural History Auto Tour or explore any of the many recreation areas that offer…
Plan Your Trip: Paddling
Boating, swimming, waterskiing, and more!
Other Permits: Snowplowed Road
The Nordic winter winds usher in a thick mantel of snow to the northern Wisconsin region. Cross-country skiing, ice fishing, and snowmobiling are…