U.S. Forest Service - Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest

Join us this Saturday for Kids Fishing Day! Register upon arrival 9:00am-Noon. This FREE event is full of family fun. Learn about fish, where they live, how to catch them, and how to cast. Fishing rods and bait are provided. Drawings & prizes throughout the event!

The David R. Obey Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center is now open on Mondays through October! For a list of all of our offices and their hours, visit our website at https://www.fs.usda.gov/r09/chequamegon-nicolet/offices.

Starting Tuesday, May 26th, 2026, FR 164 will be closed during the week to traffic to install culverts.

The closure of FR 164 will be from County Road GG to Stockfarm Campground. Stockfarm Campground will remain open and accessible from the East.

FR 164 will be open to through traffic on weekends unless otherwise given notice.

Prior to traveling, please check the current conditions for road closures here: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r09/chequamegon-nicolet/conditions.

Due to bridge replacement over McCarthy Creek, Ashland County Highway GG between Mellen and Clam Lake is scheduled to be closed beginning Tuesday, May 26, 2026 until completion on or about July 31, 2026.

This bridge is located in the Town of Marengo between Conley Road/FR 184 and Namakagon Road/FR 196.

Detour route is State Highway 13/77.

Prior to traveling, please check the current conditions for road closures here: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r09/chequamegon-nicolet/conditions.

🔥Prescribed burning is planned today in the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest.

All operations are pending weather and outcome of initial test
burns.

West Zone - Medford-Park Falls Ranger

📌Riley Unit 6 (758 acres) located between Riley Lake Road (FR 137) and Hemlock Road (FR 505) south of Highway 70 and east of Fifield in Price County.

Forest visitors can expect to see smoke and fire management personnel in the area throughout the day. Watch for warning signs along roads and when driving, slow down and turn on your headlights if you encounter smoke on the road.

Please visit https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/.../wicnf-chequamegonnicolet... for more updates on prescribed burns. You can also learn more on our website at: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r09/chequamegon-nicolet/fire.

Our Park Falls Office parking lot is getting new pavement! Starting May 26, the Park Falls Office will be closed to the public while our parking lot is repaved. To keep everyone safe, please do not drive into the parking lot during this time.

Neighboring offices that can provide passes, permits, and other services include the Medford Office, David R. Obey Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center in Ashland, and the Rhinelander Office. For a list of all Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest office locations and hours, please visit our website at https://www.fs.usda.gov/r09/chequamegon-nicolet/offices.

🔥Prescribed burning is planned today in the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest.

All operations are pending weather and outcome of initial test burns.

West Zone - Great Divide Ranger District

📌Illuminati (15 acres) located off of Forest Road 335 which is south of Clam Lake and east of County Highway GG in Ashland County.

Forest visitors can expect to see smoke and fire management personnel in the area throughout the day. Watch for warning signs along roads and when driving, slow down and turn on your headlights if you encounter smoke on the road.

Please visit https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/.../wicnf-chequamegonnicolet... for more updates on prescribed burns. You can also learn more on our website at: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r09/chequamegon-nicolet/fire.

🔥Prescribed burning is planned today in the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest.

All operations are pending weather and outcome of initial test burns.

East Zone - Lakewood-Laona Ranger District

📌Dusty Trails 2 (64 acres) located on the southeast boundary of the Lakewood-Laona Ranger District near the intersection of Old 64 Road (FR 2307) and Trin Pine Road (FR 2107) in Oconto County.

📌Sleeping Bear 2 (11 acres) is located on the southeast boundary of the Lakewood-Laona Ranger District near the intersection of Old 64 Road (FR 2307) and Airport Road (FR 2309) in Oconto County.

West Zone - Great Divide Ranger District

📌Butternut Opening (15 acres) located off of Forest Road 169 which is to the north of Bear Lake Road (FR 163) and east of County Highway GG in Ashland County.

Forest visitors can expect to see smoke and fire management personnel in the area throughout the day. Watch for warning signs along roads and when driving, slow down and turn on your headlights if you encounter smoke on the road.

Please visit https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/wicnf-chequamegonnicolet-national-forest-2026-prescribed-fires for more updates on prescribed burns. You can also learn more on our website at: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r09/chequamegon-nicolet/fire

What in the world is wood preservation?

Scientists at the Forest Products Laboratory test different types of wood against the organisms that might use it for food or nesting. Their results help determine what’s needed to protect wood and keep it structurally sound.

Fungi and insects are serious business at the Forest Products Laboratory. Scientists there test all types of wood against organisms determined to use it as food or shelter. Thanks to their research, the wood in the structures we rely on is better protected and built to stay strong for years to come.

The morning view of Three Johns Lake in the U.S. Forest Service - Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest will make you want to stay in bed forever. Plan your adventure today.

(Forest Service photo by Valerie Knurr.)