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Welcome to the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest
Explore the Northwoods
Explore the more than 1.5 million acres of waterways and woodlands.
Seasonal Trail and Road Closures To Motorized, Equestrian and Bicycle Use through May 1, 2024.
With less snow this winter and warm temperatures thawing soils, recreational trails are soft, muddy and vulnerable to substantial rutting. Trails will be closed until May 1, 2024 to protect the tread from lasting damage. Read more.
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Celebrate Arbor Day with Us in Rhinelander
About the Chequamegon-Nicolet
The Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest covers more than 1.5 million acres of Wisconsin's Northwoods. 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.
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Plan Ahead for Your Trip
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Prescribed Burns
Find out where prescribed burns will be taking place on the Chequamegon-Nicolet in 2024.
Features
David R. Obey Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center
Re-open For Group Meeting Use + New Hours of Operation
We're open 9 - 5 Tuesday through Saturday, and we're conveniently located along the South Shore of Lake Superior between Minnesota and Michigan on US Hwy 2. Accessible from snowmobile trails!
Spotlights
Timber Sales
View Timber Sales on the Chequamegon-Nicolet
Employment Opportunities
Are you ready to grow your career? A career with the Forest Service is a chance to work for nature and leave a lasting impact.
Partnerships
The Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest has a long history of working with partners.
Volunteering
We match your talents and skills with your work preference to select a role that satisfies you, while best meeting our mission and providing a safe but rewarding project for your experience.
Alerts & Warnings
- Safety reminders for hunting season
- Black Lake Campground To Re-Open July 1, 2024
- Trails and Roads Closed To Motorized, Equestrian, and Bicycle Use Until 5/1/24
- Prescribed Burning Planned for FY2024
- Closure on Forest Road 1666 (Black Lake Road) for motorized vehicles
- Closure on Iron River Trail between FR236 and FR242
- Trail Closure Order 09-13-23-02 Terminated
- Closure on Pipeline 4x4 Challenge Trail
- Aquatic Invasive Species decontamination required at Lake Owen and Two Lakes
- Closure Order (Lakewood-Laona, 2019 windstorm)
