Oneida County
Where Nature Lingered Longer!

Enjoy the beauty of nature year round in Oneida County. Nestled amid the northwoods and lakes of Northern Wisconsin, you'll  find picturesque communities and resort areas and exceptional outdoor recreational opportunities. The communities of Rhinelander, Three Lakes, Minocqua, Woodruff, Hazelhurst, Lake Tomahawk, and Pelican Lake offer lots of friendly people and community spirit with music, festivals and special events throughout the year.  The "Hodag Country Festival", featuring top names in country music and entertainment, various art and craft shows, parades, and fishing tournaments are some of the popular attractions in the area.

Recreation & Entertainment

In every season Oneida County offers countless outdoor recreation. Over 1200 crystal clear lakes, including one of the world's largest chain of lakes, and numerous streams and rivers provide residents and visitors with some of the best water recreation and fishing you'll ever experience. The area boasts some of the largest concentrations of fresh water lakes in the world with legendary fishing of musky, walleye and other sport and pan fish. Enjoy canoeing, swimming,  pontoon boating, speed boating, sailing, water skiing, windsurfing as well as sandy beaches. 

There are thousands of unspoiled acres to bike and hike through, including the stunning 18-mile Bearskin State Park Trail. As winter changes the scenery from vivid green to snowy white, enjoy 1,500 miles of snowmobile trails and 100 miles of cross-country ski trails. Consistently ranked as one of the country's top cross-country ski areas, Minocqua's Winter Park is a premier ski destination, featuring over 75 kilometers of well-groomed trails. Ski another 39 breathtaking miles throughout the Northern Highlands/American Legion State Forest. Stunning fall colors and wildlife, including eagles, osprey and loons, makes sightseeing a wonderful pastime.

Horseback riding, top-notch golf courses, wildlife parks, waterslides, go-carts, summer theater, sunset dinner cruises and more offer entertainment and fun-filled memories for every member of the family.

Shopping, Dining, & Lodging 

The variety of shopping, dining and lodging in Oneida County will amaze you. Even the most avid shopper will be delighted by the quality of art, crafts, antiques, northwoods decor, homemade foods, unique gifts and specialty shops. The area features an impressive  variety of original artwork including jewelry, pottery, painting, wood carving, sculpture and weaving. There is something for every palette in Oneida County. From the traditional Friday night fish fry and casual homemade cooking at family restaurants to gourmet dining on the water and specialty cuisine, you'll dine on great food in the area. After fun-filled days, you can relax in luxurious resorts on the water, rustic cabins in the woods, lake cottages, campgrounds and a myriad of other great choices for accommodations.

Area Attractions

• Oneida County Courthouse, Rhinelander

• Rhinelander Historical Society Museum

• Railroad Museum at Pioneer Park

• Logging Museum Complex at Pioneer Park

• Camp Five Museum and Lumberjack Special Steam Train

• Chain of Lakes

• Wilderness Cruises

• Buck Lake Nature Trails

• Oneida County Cross-Country Trails
  Cassian Two-Way Ski Trail, Enterprise Ski Trail, Nose Lake Ski Trail, Washburn Lake Cross-Country Ski Trail

• Minocqua Winter Park - Cross-Country Ski Area

• Thunder Marsh Wildlife Area, Three Lakes

• Bearskin State Park Trail - 18 mile Hiking and Biking Trail

• Hodag Park on Boom Lake, Rhinelander

• Northwoods Wildlife Center, Minocqua

• Northern Highlands/American Legion State Forest

• Northern Lights Playhouse, Hazelhurst

• Several Northwoods Golf Courses

 

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