Forest County Forestry and Recreation Department
715-478-3475
Forest County Forestry and Recreation Department
715-478-3475
Welcome to the Forest County Forestry and Recreation Department. Our department manages the County’s 15,520.84 acres of forest land, over 400 miles of snowmobile trails, 62 miles of ATV trails, the Veteran's Memorial County Park and Campground, and much more.
Please stay on the approved trails and routes. Reminder that you should not have chains on your ATV/UTV for the snowmobile trails. Please use caution and appropriate speeds when using the ATV trails. Trails across National Forest will remain closed.
Veterans Memorial Park 2021 Project
The Forest County Forestry and Recreation Department and the Forest County Board are excited to announce that we have partnered up with Flannery Contracting of Crandon, LLC for a large park improvement project taking place at Veterans Memorial Park! Flannery Contracting and the Flannery Family have graciously offered time and material as a donation to ensure the park project results are nothing but the best.
Some of the highlights for the project are:
Due to the improvements, the park opening will be June or July 2021. This is contingent on the weather this spring.
For any questions or concerns, please contact the Forestry and Recreation office at (715)- 478-3475 or carly@co.forest.wi.us.
15 Year Comprehensive Use Plan
This plan for the next 15 year is currently being reviewed.
Forest County Outdoor Recreation plan (3 year plan)
This plan is currently being reviewed by North Central WI Regional Planning Commission and Forest County.
The Camp 8 Bridge located off of County G Road near Argonne, WI is open and ready for use.