
"Whatever the Season, There's a Reason"
Vilas County Wisconsin has one of the world's highest concentrations of inland freshwater, including over 1300 lakes and 73 rivers and streams great for fishing or leisure activities within minutes of your door.
It's a bonanza for the outdoor enthusiast who will find this area abundant with natural resources, trails, and lovely landscapes.
Panfish, bass, walleye, trout, northern pike, along with musky range from present to abundant throughout the lakes of Vilas County. So grab your fishing pole and tackle box and plan a trip to Wisconsin's northwoods lake country and find your special place! Don't forget to take advantage of our many experienced area fishing guides. They know where the lunkers live!
Vilas County has over 600 miles of well-groomed snowmobile trails ranked among the top areas in the country, and our world-class cross country ski trails wind among ridges filled with fragrant pine and hardwood forests.
They will take you through some of the most beautiful countryside in Northern Wisconsin.
Don't miss the Annual World Championship Snowmobile Derby, held in Eagle River wisconsin every January. The Vilas County area calendar is full of delightful small-town festivals, celebrations, and attractions your whole family will enjoy on your next getaway.
Explore over half million acres of public forest lands all open for your hiking, biking, scenic driving or wildlife watching adventures.
After a long day in the sun, browse our merchants' many delightful shops and eat at
some of the best restaurants in the Wisconsin Northwoods.
Nature abounds everywhere in this beautiful Northwoods county, and many areas have unique opportunities for bird watching and other
wildlife watching adventures,
where hundreds of species of birds can be seen
. A variety of scenic, narrated cruises of the 22 Apostle Islands are available, and there are also Island shuttles for day visitors or campers.
With the Northwoods 24-Hour Information Centers, available to visitors to the area 24 hours a day giving you access to areas restaurants, shops, lodging, recreation and event information. Visit our web site below to request a
free visitor's guide.
"Whatever the Season, There's a Reason" to experience Vilas County Wisconsin.
Vilas County APD
Phone: (715) 479-3649 • Toll Free (800) 236-3649
http://www.vilas.org • Email: vilasadv@co.vilas.wi.us
Return
|