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Forest Headquarters Office

Address
500 Hanson Lake Road
Rhinelander, WI 54501
Phone: 715-362-1300
Fax: 715-369-8859
Email: sm.fs.cnnfadmin@usda.gov
Hours:
- Monday - Friday – 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
- Closed for lunch from 12 to 1 p.m.
- Closed on Federal Holidays
David R. Obey Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center

Address
29270 County Highway G
Ashland, WI 54806
Phone: 715-685-9983
Email: rooms@nglvc.org
Hours:
- Tuesday - Saturday – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Passes are available for purchase from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day, and Easter.
The David R. Obey Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center features a visitor information desk, exhibit halls, art gallery, observation tower with 360-degree views of Chequamegon Bay, theater, gift shop, and trails. Rooms can be reserved for mission-related programs and educational events; please request dates through our website and review our group use policy.
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Eagle River-Florence Ranger District

Address
1247 E. Wall St.
Eagle River, WI 54521
Phone: 715-479-2827
Fax: 715-479-6407
Hours:
- Monday - Friday – 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Closed for lunch from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. daily
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Florence Wild Rivers Interpretive Center

Address
Florence Ranger District
5638 Forestry Dr.
Florence, WI 54121
Phone: 715-528-4464
Fax: 715-528-4497
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Great Divide Ranger District
Glidden Office
Effective January 17th, 2025, the Glidden office of the Great Divide Ranger District, Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest, will be closed for public services. In-person services, including the sale of passes and forest product permits, will continue to be offered at the other Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest offices.
Hayward Office

Address
10650 Nyman Ave.
Hayward, WI 54843
Phone: 715-634-4821
Fax: 715-634-3769
Hours:
- Monday - Friday – 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Closed from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.
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Lakewood-Laona Ranger District
Lakewood Office

Address
15085 State Road 32
Lakewood, WI 54138
Phone: 715-276-6333
Fax: 715-276-3594
Hours: Monday - Friday – 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Laona Office

Address
4978 State Highway 8 West
Laona, WI 54541
Phone: 715-674-4481
Fax: 715-674-2545
Hours: Monday - Friday – 7:30a.m. to 4:00p.m.
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Medford-Park Falls Ranger District
Medford Office

Address
850 North 8th, State Highway 13
Medford, WI 54451
Phone: 715-748-4875
Fax: 715-748-5675
Hours: Tuesday and Thursday – 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Park Falls Office

Address
1170 4th Avenue So.
Park Falls, WI 54552
Phone: 715-762-2461
Fax: 715-762-5179
Hours: Monday - Friday – 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Closed daily from 11:30 to 12:30 for lunch.
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Washburn Ranger District

Address
113 East Bayfield St.
Washburn, WI 54891
Phone: 715-373-2667
Fax: 715-373-2878
Hours: Monday - Thursday – 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Alerts & Warnings
- Closure on FR 238/Cherryville RD in Barksdale beginning on 9/30/2024
- Water levels reduced on the Mondeaux Flowage starting on 9/30
- Recreation areas, trails, and roads open after recovery from 2019 windstorm
- Prescribed Burning Planned for FY2024
- Closure on Forest Road 1666 (Black Lake Road) for motorized vehicles
- Safety reminders for hunting season
- Aquatic Invasive Species decontamination required at Lake Owen and Two Lakes