Iron County Forestry & Parks Department

Iron County Forestry & Parks Department The Iron County Forest is the 4th largest County Forest in Wisconsin.

The Department manages the Forest as well as the County Parks including Lake of the Falls, Weber Lake, Schomberg Park and Saxon Harbor and ATV and Snowmobile Trails.

05/21/2026

All Iron County ATV trails are now open. Gates on trails 6 and 2 have been opened for the season. Have a safe Rally weekend in Iron County!

It was a long time coming but the protection of Harbor Drive and new beach access is secured!
05/12/2026

It was a long time coming but the protection of Harbor Drive and new beach access is secured!

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), a member of the Senate Appropriations...

The Iron County ATV / UTV trails will be opening for the season on May 14, 2026 at 7am. Trail 2 / 6 between Hoyt Road, W...
05/12/2026

The Iron County ATV / UTV trails will be opening for the season on May 14, 2026 at 7am. Trail 2 / 6 between Hoyt Road, WhiteCap, and Old 10 will remain closed until May 21st to allow further drying.

Watch for active logging on Trail 8 between Cramer Lake Road and Trail 17A. Remember, equipment and log trucks have the right of way!

Ride right, ride safe, and ride sober and enjoy the 2026 season in Iron County.

As requested, this is the map of the Gile Flowage purchase. Lands in yellow are the ones Iron County acquired from Xcel....
05/06/2026

As requested, this is the map of the Gile Flowage purchase. Lands in yellow are the ones Iron County acquired from Xcel. Land is green is existing County Forest, and lands in brown are existing County ownership.

Our Sportsman's maps and other maps will be updated when they are reprinted. Contact the Forestry Dept if you have any additional questions.

We have also placed some signs with QR codes around the flowage that links to a survey. Please feel free to participate on what you may like to see.

04/30/2026
04/29/2026

Saxon Harbor recertified as one of 26 Wisconsin Clean Marinas after a decade-long journey that included rebuilding from a major 2016 storm.

04/27/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - April 27, 2026
Contact: Eric Peterson, County Forest Administrator
Email: [email protected] | Phone: (715) 561-2697, Ext 1

Iron County Secures Over 1,100 Acres for Gile Flowage Conservation. Six-year effort culminates in $5.6 million acquisition to protect Lake Superior watershed and public lands.

View the full press release on our website: https://www.co.iron.wi.gov/m/newsflash/home/detail/75

Iron County Forestry & Parks Department

04/19/2026
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04/16/2026

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Spring is finally here! Lots of traffic at the harbor with spring fishing and open water. The east launch dock is in and the west launch is also ice free.

We will be getting the water turned on and the fish cleaning station opened up next week. Remember to fill out your daily or launch envelope. You can purchase your annual passes by completing the information on the envelope and including the fee. We will send your pass to you ASAP. Annual launch and day use permits can also be purchased online at www.ironcountyforest.org.

Finally, Frosty and Denise will be starting back up in a couple of weeks. In the meantime, PLEASE place your garbage in the dumpster and not on the ground where a garbage can usually is. Welcome back and let's have a great 2026 season.

Address

607 3rd Avenue N Ste 2
Hurley, WI
54534

Opening Hours

Monday 6am - 4pm
Tuesday 6am - 4pm
Wednesday 6am - 4pm
Thursday 6am - 4pm

Telephone

+17155612697

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