Wisconsin may be best known for its cheese and green bodies of water, but for ATV and UTV riders, nothing beats its endless trails and forests.
There are trail systems snaking through huge swathes of the state, much of which is made up of converted trails. You can count on crossing a converted trestle or two as you make your way from small town to small town across the Wisconsin countryside.
Many of these trail systems link up to others. If you’re so inclined, you could ride for hundreds of miles across the state before ending your ride.
But it’s not just picturesque trails you’ll find in Wisconsin. You’ll also get your fair share of ride parks to challenge more seasoned riders.
With so much on offer, you’ll be spoiled for choice. Whether you spend a week or a lifetime in the Badger State, you won’t run out of new places to explore from your UTV or ATV driver’s seat.
Table of Contents
- Black River State Forest
- Burnett County ATV Trails
- Nicolet State Trail
- Iron County ATV Trails
- Oconto County ATV/UTV Trails
- Tigerton OHV Park and Campground
- Tri-County Corridor Trail
- Tuscobia State Trail
- Washburn County ATV Trails
- Location: Black River Falls, WI
- Size: 68,000 acres of forest; 33 miles of trails
- Style: Forest Trails
- Machines: ATV, UTV, OHMs
- Experience Level: Beginner
- Cost: $35 non-resident annual pass; $20 5-day non-resident pass; resident vehicle registration (~$30); $8–$11 daily admission
- Location: Burnett County
- Size: 59 miles of summer trails, 97 miles of frozen trails, 130 miles of winters
- Style: Paved road, gravel, trails
- Machines: ATV, UTV, road vehicles, snowmobiles
- Experience Level: Beginner
- Cost: $35 non-resident annual pass; $20 5-day non-resident pass; resident vehicle registration (~$30)
- Location: Florence, Forest, and Oconto counties
- Size: 89 miles
- Style: Wooded gravel trail
- Machines: ATVs, UTVs, snowmobiles
- Experience Level: Beginner
- Cost: $35 non-resident annual pass; $20 5-day non-resident pass; resident vehicle registration (~$30)
- Location: Iron County, WI
- Size: 200 miles of trails
- Style: Gravel, dirt, road, wooded trails
- Machines: ATVs, UTVs, snowmobiles
- Experience Level: Beginner
- Cost: $35 non-resident annual pass; $20 5-day non-resident pass; resident vehicle registration (~$30)
- Location: Oconto County, WI
- Size: 500 miles of trails
- Style: Roads, wooded gravel paths
- Machines: ATVs, UTVs, snowmobiles
- Experience Level: Beginner
- Cost: $35 non-resident annual pass; $20 5-day non-resident pass; resident vehicle registration (~$30)
- Location: Tigerton, WI
- Size: 500 acres, 28 miles of trail
- Style: Rocks, mud, water crossing, trails
- Machines: ATVs, UTVs, dirt bikes, Jeeps
- Experience Level: Beginner–expert
- Cost: $15 per vehicle per day; $30 per Jeep/4×4 per day
- Location: Ashland, Bayfield, and Douglas Counties
- Size: 60 miles
- Style: Wooded gravel trail
- Machines: ATVs, UTVs, Snowmobiles
- Experience Level: Beginner
- Cost: $35 non-resident annual pass; $20 5-day non-resident pass; resident vehicle registration (~$30)
- Location: Park Falls, WI
- Size: 62 miles
- Style: Gravel trail
- Machines: ATVs, UTVs, Snowmobiles
- Experience Level: Beginner
- Cost: $35 non-resident annual pass; $20 5-day non-resident pass; resident vehicle registration (~$30)
- Location: Washburn County, WI
- Size: 116 miles of trail
- Style: Forest trails
- Machines: ATV, UTV, snowmobile
- Experience Level: Beginner
- Cost: $35 non-resident annual pass; $20 5-day non-resident pass; resident vehicle registration (~$30)
We’ve covered 9 of the best trails in Wisconsin. Choose any one of these and you’re in for a good time. That list again is:
- Black River State Forest
- Burnett County ATV Trails
- Nicolet State Trail
- Iron County ATV Trails
- Oconto County ATV/UTV Trails
- Tigerton OHV Park and Campground
- Tri-County Corridor Trail
- Tuscobia State Trail
- Washburn County ATV Trails
But that’s just a small selection of all the trails open for riding in Wisconsin. Better yet, Wisconsin’s state-wide trail system is so developed that you can travel from county to county and through hundreds of towns, all behind the wheel of your side-by-side.
It truly is a cross-country off-roader’s dream—easy peasy and as scenic as can be. Wisconsin is the perfect place to plan your next ride. Grab yourself and ATV trail pass, pick your route, and get riding.
4 Comments
Any trails close to Appleton?
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Hey Doug, there are plenty of biking and walking trails in and around Appleton, but if you want to take your UTV and ATV out for a spin, you’re gonna have to drive a bit. Kewaunee County has the Riverview ATV Park. Clark County has lots of ATV trails too. Those are both probably about the same distance away from Appleton as Oconto County too.
There’s also the Farm Country ATV Park in Brillion. It’s run by the city of Brillion and it’s quite small, but it might scratch that riding itch and it’s a lot closer to Appleton than my other suggestions. I wouldn’t expect to get more than a couple hours out of it though.
Are there any UTV trails near the Town of Wilson in Sheboygan County or any riding allowed in Sheboygan County? Also, where are the nearest trails to Sheboygan County? We are new to owning a UTV and have ridden a trail in the UP while on vacation, but looking for something closer to home so we can enjoy trails. Thanks for any help.
I have been on the trails in Wisconsin from the west side of the state to the east side of the state. I think you can’t go wrong anywhere you ride. My all time favorite places to ride is any part in the northern part. You can go from trail system to trail system. Not hard to but on 250 miles on the trail system up north. If you want you can ride up into the up. Of Michigan from Wisconsin trail.