Park Falls: We Have It ALL!

Located in the North Central Wisconsin, Park Falls is surrounded by over 900,000 acres of federal, state and county forest. Known as the Ruffed Grouse Capital of the World, Park Falls is home to many different types of animals and birds such as black bear, whitetail deer, timber wolves, coyotes, snowshoe hare, badger, fisher, porcupine, and raccoon, as well as loons, hawks, owls, bald eagles, osprey, great blue herons and many types of ducks and geese. The forests around Park Falls offer some of the best hunting in the state!

Our uncrowded waterways are ideal for fishing and boating activities with over 30,000 acres of water surrounded by undeveloped pristine forests: North and South forks of the Flambeau River, Butternut Lake and the famous Turtle Flambeau Flowage, Wisconsin's own Boundary Water Experience.

Snowmobiling enthusiasts enjoy Park Falls' 500 miles of excellently groomed trails and the 200 inches of snow which help to make these trails some of the finest in Wisconsin. We offer a 24 hour/7 days a week trail condition report beginning December 1st each year and continuing throughout the season.

Hunting in the Park Falls area is sure to provide you with a rewarding experience. Our large area of public lands with low competition from other hunters offers the ideal hunting conditions.

Park Falls boasts the most habitat for ruffed grouse anywhere! As "The Ruffed Grouse Capital of the World" this is definitely the place for hunting. Many miles of hunting trails are seeded and mowed and are gated to prohibit motorized use. These are in the heart of the best habitat areas.

The Park Falls area is ideal black bear habitat. Many acres of public lands are open to hunting for the hunter who prefers using dogs or those who prefer using bait stations. Both types of hunters have had excellent results as our abundance of good habitat contributes to a large bear population.

For exceptional deer hunting conditions, Park Falls is the place, with a large deer population per square mile. Hunter usage per square mile is low due to the large amount of public lands available, therefore, giving you a better than average chance of bagging your trophy.

If fishing is your forte, this is the place! The Park Falls area is home to an abundance of good fishing lakes filled with Northern Pike, Bass, Muskie, Walleyes, and many varieties of panfish. A good number of our lakes are ranked as "Class A" Muskie lakes; a good place to finally pull in that trophy- sized fish. The North and South Forks of the Flambeau River offer Lake Sturgeon, Muskie, Walleyes and smallmouth Bass. Our large number of lakes, streams and ponds offer a good source of Bass, Brown, Brook and Rainbow Trout.

Canoeing in the Park Falls area is some of the best you will find. Our many lakes offer a peaceful, quiet opportunity to enjoy your canoeing. For the more adventurous, the Flambeau River has a reputation for excellent white-water canoeing. However, the two forks of this river give ample opportunity for canoeing enjoyment for both  novice and expert.

Camping opportunities are numerous in our area with many public campgrounds and several privately owned campgrounds.

For the ATV enthusiast, the Flambeau Trails system is an interconnecting network of trails comprising approximately 55 miles. The trails vary in length from less than one mile to over 23 miles. Many lakes, streams and the South Fork of the Flambeau River are accessible from the Flambeau Trails.

Hiking in Park Falls offers an excellent chance to get out there and really "commune with nature." Many miles of trails are closed to motorized use and offer an excellent chance to enjoy the peaceful serenity of our northwoods. Numerous trails offer a short hike or a chance to enjoy a more lengthy backpacking trip from all day to several days with camping along the trails.