ATVing and UTVing are great ways to explore the beautiful scenery of northern Wisconsin in any season. Riders will find outstanding trails and road routes in Vilas County year-round. Here’s a closer look at where to ride in the Northwoods.
Road routes
All Vilas County highways—except those in the town of Lac du Flambeau—are open to ATV and UTV traffic year round:
- County Highway A
- County Highway B
- County Highway C
- County Highway E
- County Highway G
- County Highway H (town of Boulder Junction only)
- County Highway J
- County Highway K
- County Highway M
- County Highway N
- County Highway O
- County Highway P
- County Highway S
- County Highway W
ATVs and UTVs are not allowed on numbered highways (U.S. Highways 45 and 51 and State Highways 17, 32, 47, 70, and 155) with some exceptions:
- Phelps: State Highway 17 from County Highway E to Deerskin Road
- Plum Lake: State Highway 155 from County Highway N to Plum Lake Drive
- St. Germain: State Highway 70 from State Highway 155 to Straight Away Road; State Highway 155 from State Highway 70 to Birchwood Drive
Not all town roads are open to ATV and UTV traffic in Vilas County; please check with local municipalities or area ATV clubs to verify which roads can be used.
Off-road trails
Off-road trails for ATVs and UTVs connect the Vilas County communities of Arbor Vitae, St. Germain, Eagle River, Conover, Phelps, and Land O’ Lakes. Opening date for trails is dependent on weather and trail conditions.
Detailed route maps can be found on the Map It Vilas County trails app, which can be downloaded for free for Apple and Android devices and even works without a cell signal.
Visit the following organizations for maps and more information on ATVing and UTVing in the Northwoods:
- Vilas County Forestry Department
- Northwoods ATV/UTV
- Boulder Junction Musky Riders ATV/UTV Club
- Lac Du Flambeau ATV/UTV Club
- Lakeland ATV/UTV Club (Arbor Vitae)
- Landover ATV/UTV Club (Conover, Eagle River, Land O’ Lakes, Phelps)
- St. Germain ATV Club
- Sayner Barnstormers ATV/UTV Club
- Northwoods UTV/ATV Club (Manitowish Waters, Winchester)
- Winegar Riders ATV/UTV Club (Presque Isle)
Learn more about ATVing and UTVing in Vilas County here.
