Recreation
Unplug and reconnect to the large expanse of National Forest lands in northern Wisconsin. Explore the more than 1.5 million acres of water and woodlands offering year-round motorized trail riding, water- and land-based sports, and the solitude of quiet campgrounds.
2025 Fee Free Days
Days where Day Use Fees* are waived on National Forest Service System lands:
- January 20, 2025: Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
- June 14, 2025: National Get Outdoors Day
- June 19, 2025: Juneteenth National Independence Day
- September 27, 2025: National Public Lands Day
- November 11, 2025: Veterans Day
*Does not apply to camping, OHV, or concession sites.
Before You Go...
Maps and Guides
Passes and Permits
With many campgrounds, lakes, rivers, and hiking trails, the Eagle River - Florence Ranger District has what you need.
The Great Divide Ranger District offers and maintains many different campgrounds, lakes, rivers, and hiking trails for your enjoyment.
Come visit the Lakewood - Laona District and enjoy our many campgrounds, trails, lake and rivers!
The Medford - Park Falls Ranger District offers a variety of different activities to those seeking recreational opportunities.
Great Horseback riding trails, OHV trails and Fishing can be found on the district.
This is a very popular mountain bike trail system. You can access the Namekagon cluster of the CAMBA trail system from the Rock Lake Trail.
Recreation
Day Lake Recreation Area
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Day Lake Campground features shaded campsites nestled under towering pines on the east shore of Day Lake. This campground is just one mile north of Clam Lake on County Highway GG. There are 52…
Dead Horse Run Motorized Trail
This 63-mile trail begins at the Camp Loretta Trailhead. Several town roads open to ATV/UTVs provide links to nearby towns. The trail also links to the Tuscobia State Trail and the Flambeau River…
Drummond Recreation Trail
The Drummond Recreation Trail system is located on gentle terrain and is groomed for classic technique cross country skiing. The trail is located in a northern hardwood forest that has inclusions of…
Drummond Woods Trail
This is a short interpretive trail near the village of Drummond. Trail length is 0.75 miles.The trail is relatively flat and easy to hike. The trail traverses through a northern hardwood forest and…
East Twin Recreation Area
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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
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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…
Ed's Lake National Recreation Trail
A favorite trail for cross-country skiers, this trail also provides excellent opportunities for hikers and mountain bike enthusiasts. The trail follows several early 1900's railroad grades through a…
Emily Lake Recreation Area
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If you are looking for a base camp to explore area trails or a destination campground with a family friendly atmosphere, try the Emily Lake Recreation Area off Forest Road 142 west of Lac du…
Flambeau Motorized Trail
The Flambeau Motorized Trail System is a multi-use trail providing year-round riding activities on the Medford-Park Falls Ranger District in Price County. The system provides more than 70 miles of…
Forest Lodge Nature Trail
The Forest Lodge Nature Trail is an interpretive trail that is maintained in cooperation with the Cable Natural History Museum. The Forest Lodge Nature Trail loop is 1.5 miles. The Extended Nature…