About The Area

Welcome to the Gateway to your northwoods adventure… We hope you will discover what people living here have already discovered, our area is a recreational paradise. Whatever your vacation recreation adventure includes, you’ll find it in the Springstead area.

WE HAVE IT ALL!!! Whatever your reason for visiting, we welcome you with open arms and hope you enjoy the splendor of the great outdoors in our area.

Spring… Is the time of the year for new growth. Trees begin to turn green & the flowers begin to bloom. April 15th opens many ATV trails in the Park Falls Area, weather permitting. The lakes begin to thaw in preparation of opening fishing season in May. In April, area biking and hiking trails also open.

Summer… Offers an abundance of outdoor enjoyment including swimming, hiking, biking, boating, fishing, water skiing, tubing, ATVing, tennis, volleyball, canoeing & camping. Springstead is surrounded by over 900,000 acres of federal, state and county forests. We offer uncrowded waterways for fishing and boating activities. Wildlife is abundant with many different species of wildlife including black bear, whitetail deer, timber wolves, coyotes, snowshoe hare, badger, fisher, porcupine, and raccoon. We also have many species of birds native to the area including loons, hawks, owls, bald eagles, osprey, ruffed grouse, great blue herons and many types of ducks and geese.

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

Winter… Transforms the northwoods into a winter wonderland. Snowmobile enthusiasts travel to Springstead to ride the 500 miles of excellently groomed trails and the 200 inches of snow, which 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 through the season. Other activities enjoyed in our area in the winter include ice fishing, cross-country skiing & snow shoeing.

Snowmobiling... By day or night, trails around here are some of the nicest you can find. Wide, well groomed, and clearly marked, they link many warm and friendly places to meet or lodge. Whether riding through the Flambeau Trails of the Chequamegon, down the old Omaha rail bed known as the Tuscobia Trail running from Park Falls north to Rice Lake, or over hundreds of miles of county and club trails, you will find why the Springstead area is great snowmobile country!

Fall… Is spectacular with the colors of the changing leaves. It’s also the time of year when many hunting seasons begin, including the Ruffed Grouse, with which we are known as the “Ruffed Grouse Capital of the World.” ATVing continues through November 15th on most trail systems. It’s also the perfect time of year to go hiking, biking and canoeing.

Hunting... Hunting in the Springstead 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, Springstead is the place, with a large deer population per square mile. Hunter usage per square mile is low due to the large amounts of public land available therefore giving you a better than average chance of bagging your trophy.

Other Activities

ATV... 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... 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.