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
Porcupine Lake Wilderness
Officially designated as a wilderness in 1984, this 4,446 acre wilderness is located 4 miles southeast of Drummond, Wis. in Bayfield County. Some of the wilderness contains rolling hills covered with…
Quartz Hill Trail
This trail has two sections, one located on the east and one on the west side of State Highway 32. The east section leads across a boardwalk to the top of McCaslin Mountain. It has moderately steep…
Rainbow Lake Wilderness
Rainbow Lake was one of the first eastern wildernesses designated in 1975. The total area encompasses 6,583 acres, located 4 miles north of Drummond, Wis., in Bayfield County. Among the unique…
Richardson Lake Recreation Area
Site Open
Richardson Lake Recreation Area features a campground with 26 wooded sites located on the south shore of Richardson Lake, a 47-acre lake with plenty of bass, northern pike and panfish. Take your…
Ridge Trail
This is part of a network of trails that includes the Assessor's Trail and the Lauterman Trail. Ridge Trail can be accessed from the Chipmunk Rapids or Lost Lake Campgrounds/Cabins or the Assessor's…
Rock Lake National Recreation Trail
The Rock Lake National Recreation Trail is managed as a classic style cross-country ski trail. During the winter, updates on the condition of this trail can be found at the Cross Country Ski Report.…
Round Lake Recreation Area
The trail system provides access to the 3600-acre Round Lake Semi-Primitive Non-Motorized Area. This unique area has numerous foot trails and old road grades totaling 11 miles. The area…
Sailor Lake Recreation Area
Site Open
If you are looking for a base camp that is popular for campers and explorers alike or a destination campground with a rustic atmosphere, try the Sailor Lake Recreation Area off State Highway 70 east…
Sam Campbell Memorial Trail
This trail is named in honor of nature enthusiast, philosopher, and writer, Sam Campbell. It leads through a forest of pines, balsam, and hardwoods, and offers a variety of spring birds and…
Scott Lake Trail
Scott Lake Trail leads south (from FR 2183) through a towering stand of white pines and hemlocks about 300 years old and follows the wetland around Scott Lake. A short trail to Shelp Lake winds north…