Chequamegon-Nicolet NF Overview

Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest covers more than 1.5 million acres of Wisconsin’s Northwoods and offers year-round motorized trail riding, water and land-based sports. There are also dozens of campgrounds to choose from.  The USDA Forest Service manages the land for multiple uses including forestry, wildlife habitat, recreation, harvesting of forest products, 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.

Amenities

• Amphitheater
• BBQ Grills
• Boat Launch/Ramp
• Campground Host
• Campsite Tables
• Cell Service - Good
• Cell Service - None
• Cell Service Fair
• Cell Service Poor
• Drinking Water
• Fire Pit
• Fire Rings
• Firewood Available
• Golden Age & Access Passports accepted
• Grills
• Pets OK
• Picnic Tables
• RV Hookups
• Trash Collection

Activities

• Backpacking
• Biking
• Bird Watching
• Boating
• Canoeing
• Cross Country Skiing
• Fishing
• Hiking
• Horseback riding
• Hunting
• Kayaking
• Mountain Biking
• Paddle boarding (SUP)
• Photography
• Picnicking
• Skin Diving
• Snorkeling
• Snowshoeing
• Stargazing
• Swim Beach
• Swimming
• Tubing
• Water Sports
• Wildlife Viewing
• Winter/Snow Sports