Hiking

Highlighted by its unique forest landscapes and abundant wetlands, the Chequamegon-Nicolet is a hiker's paradise. Don't like to hike? The same trails may also be used in the winter by cross-country skiers and shared in the summer with mountain bikers and horseback riders. If you'd rather not venture outside, try a scenic auto tour. 

Backpacking

Backpacking on the Chequamegon-Nicolet is wonderful from late spring through the first snowfall. You can enjoy single- or multi-day adventures in the forest's five wilderness areas or more than 800 miles of trails.

Explore sites below or check out Maps and Guides for maps of trails available for hunting, hiking, and walking.

Day Hikes

Choose from over 800 miles of trails and enjoy the outdoors for a day.

Explore sites below or check out Maps and Guides for maps of trails available for hunting, hiking, and walking.

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East Twin Recreation Area

Site Open

East Twin Recreation Area is a family favorite nestled within a maple, birch and hemlock forest on 110-acre East Twin Lake just five miles north of Clam Lake.The campground offers 9 campsites that…

Eastwood Recreation Area

Site Open

If you are looking for a base camp to explore area trails or a destination campground with a family friendly atmosphere, try the Eastwood Campground on the Mondeaux Flowage northwest of Medford.The…

Franklin Lake Recreation Area

Site Open

If you are looking for one of the most popular camping spots within the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest of northern Wisconsin, try Franklin Lake Recreation Area off Highway 70 east of Eagle…

Green Lake Park

Site Closed

Green Lake Park is historically significant. The shelter at Green Lake Park is a rare glimpse into the past. The shelter was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1996. Members of…

Headwaters Wilderness

Site Open

Officially designated as a wilderness in 1984, this 18,000 plus acre wilderness is located 16 miles southeast of Eagle River, Wis. in Forest County. Portions of this area contain some of the largest…

Horseshoe Lake Recreation Area

Site Open

If you are looking for an equestrian style base camp to explore area trails or a destination campground with plenty of room for your family, try the Horseshoe Lake Recreations Area located north of…

Kentuck Lake Recreation Area

Site Open

If you are looking for a base camp to explore area trails or enjoy a variety of water activities with the family, try Kentuck Lake Recreation Area off Highway 70 east of Eagle River.The Kentuck Lake…

Lake Three Recreation Area

The Lake Three boat ramp is open.

Laura and Gordon Lake Recreation Area

Site Open

With two beautiful clear water lakes, undeveloped shoreline, Laura Lake Campground provides an exceptional camping opportunity.Campsites are located on the southwestern shore of 110-acre Laura Lake.…

Lauterman National Recreation Area

Site Open

If you are looking for a recreation area to explore trails or camp, try the Lauterman National Recreation Area off Highway 70 west of Florence.The Lauterman National Recreation Area on the…