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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.

Discover the Chequamegon-Nicolet 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.
 Celebrate Arbor Day with Us in RhinelanderPhoto of a planted white pine sapling surrouned by leaves. Next to it, a shovel sticks out of the dirt.

	Read More 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. Two people on a hiking trail

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	Find out where prescribed burns will be taking place on the Chequamegon-Nicolet in 2024.

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 USDA Forest Service receives nearly $1.8 million in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding to help improve watershed health and flood resistance in the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest
		
		
		Release Date: Apr 15, 2024
		
	
		 
		
		
		
	    
			
			
			
		Celebrate Arbor Day learning about the importance of trees with local, state, and federal foresters
		
		
		Release Date: Apr 9, 2024 View All Releases
 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! View Feature
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        Spotlight: Timber SalesView Timber Sales on the Chequamegon-Nicolet Employment Opportunities
                   
        Employment: Current VacanciesAre 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
                   
        Feature: PartnersThe Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest has a long history of working with partners. Volunteering
                   
        Feature: VolunteersWe 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) View All Alerts
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