The Forest Service is taking the risks presented by COVID-19 seriously and is following USDA and CDC public health guidance as we continue to offer services to the public.

If you need service, please call ahead to your local office for hours and availability.

Welcome to the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest!

Learn more about the Great American Outdoors Act.

Veteran and Gold Star Family members granted free access to national forests and grasslands

Learn more about the July 2019 storm that hit the forest.

Quick Links

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See the current timber sales on the forest.

About the Chequamegon-Nicolet

The Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest covers more than 1.5 million acres of Wisconsin's northwoods. The Forest Service manages the land for multiple uses, including forestry, wildlife habitat, outdoor recreation, special forest products gathering, fisheries and wilderness and natural areas.

The Chequamegon side of the forest covers about 858,400 acres in Ashland, Bayfield, Sawyer, Price, Taylor and Vilas counties, while the Nicolet side of the forest covers nearly 661,400 acres in Florence, Forest, Langlade, Oconto, Oneida and Vilas counties.

Spotlights

AmeriCorps Team Serves on the Great Divide Ranger District

AmeriCorps members and Forest Service staff at the Forest Lodge boathouse.

A team from AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps spent weeks of fall 2020 on the Great Divide Ranger District working on campground improvements, trail maintenance, and sign repair.

Explore the Clean Air and Water of the Northwoods

Learn about air quality throughout the region.

National Forest air and water programs work with federal, state, local, tribal and nongovernmental agencies to improve the overall health of the regional ecosystem.