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Forest Headquarters Office
Address
500 Hanson Lake Road
Rhinelander, WI 54501
Phone: 715-362-1300
Fax: 715-369-8859
Email: sm.fs.cnnfadmin@usda.gov
Hours:
- May through October: 8:30 a.m to 3:30 pm.
- November through April: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Closed for lunch from 12 to 1 p.m.
- Closed on Federal Holidays
David R. Obey Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center
Address
29270 County Highway G
Ashland, WI 54806
Phone: 715-685-9983
Email: rooms@nglvc.org
Hours:
- 9 - 5 Tuesday through Saturday
- Passes are available for purchase from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day, and Easter.
The David R. Obey Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center features a visitor information desk, exhibit halls, art gallery, observation tower with 360-degree views of Chequamegon Bay, theater, gift shop, and trails. Rooms can be reserved for mission-related programs and educational events; please request dates through our website and review our group use policy.
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Eagle River-Florence Ranger District
Address
1247 E. Wall St.
Eagle River, WI 54521
Phone: 715-479-2827
Fax: 715-479-6407
Hours:
- Monday-Friday – 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. - walk-up window service,
- Closed for lunch from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. daily
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Florence Wild Rivers Interpretive Center
Address
Florence Ranger District
5638 Forestry Dr.
Florence, WI 54121
Phone: 715-528-4464
Fax: 715-528-4497
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Great Divide Ranger District
Glidden Office
Address
22223 Wisconsin State Hwy. 13
Glidden, Wisconsin, 54527
Phone: 715-634-4821
Hours: Thursdays and Fridays from 8:00-12:00 and 1:00-4:30
Hayward Office
Address
10650 Nyman Ave.
Hayward, WI 54843
Phone: 715-634-4821
Fax: 715-634-3769
Hours: Starting July 1, 2024, USDA Forest Service information, passes and permits will be available to the public at the district ranger office in Hayward Monday through Friday, except for days of national observance. Hours of operation will be 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.; 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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Lakewood-Laona Ranger District
Lakewood Office
Address
15085 State Road 32
Lakewood, WI 54138
Phone: 715-276-6333
Fax: 715-276-3594
Hours: Monday - Friday – 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Laona Office
Address
4978 State Highway 8 West
Laona, WI 54541
Phone: 715-674-4481
Fax: 715-674-2545
Hours: Monday - Friday – 7:30a.m. to 4:00p.m.
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Medford-Park Falls Ranger District
Medford Office
Address
850 North 8th, State Highway 13
Medford, WI 54451
Phone: 715-748-4875
Fax: 715-748-5675
Hours: Tuesday and Thursday – 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Park Falls Office
Address
1170 4th Avenue So.
Park Falls, WI 54552
Phone: 715-762-2461
Fax: 715-762-5179
Hours: Monday - Friday – 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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Washburn Ranger District
Address
113 East Bayfield St.
Washburn, WI 54891
Phone: 715-373-2667
Fax: 715-373-2878
Hours: Offering curbside service Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., call the office phone number and press "0" for service.
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Alerts & Warnings
- Forest Road 139 Closed over Shmuland Creek From Storm
- Valhalla Recreation Area Closed 6/18 - 8/1/2024 for site improvements
- Sections of FR 164 closed to vehicles until 8/1/2024 for culvert replacements
- Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center closed 6/3-30, 2024
- Recreation areas, trails, and roads open after recovery from 2019 windstorm
- Delayed- Moose River bridge closed to vehicular traffic 4/29 to 5/3
- Black Lake Campground To Re-Open 7/1/2024
- Prescribed Burning Planned for FY2024
- Closure on Forest Road 1666 (Black Lake Road) for motorized vehicles
- Safety reminders for hunting season
- Aquatic Invasive Species decontamination required at Lake Owen and Two Lakes