Northern Highland American Legion State Forest

Spanning 236,000 acres & more than 900 lakes, the Northern Highland - American Legion State Forest is the largest state forest in Wisconsin. This vast expanse offers a picturesque setting for a range of outdoor activities, including scenic trails for hiking, biking, cross-country skiing, remote camping, well-equipped family and group campgrounds, sandy beaches for swimming, and convenient boat launches for fishing.

Admission & Trail Passes

A Wisconsin State Park System vehicle admission sticker is required on all motor vehicles stopping in state parks, forests, and recreation areas. Admission stickers & Trail Passes can be purchased online, at Clear Lake Visitor Station, Crystal Lake Visitor Station, DNR Service Center- Woodruff, or at the Minocqua Area Visitors Bureau.

Annual Admission Rates, valid through Dec. 31

Vehicles with WI license plates - $28
Vehicles with WI license plates, residents age 65 and older - $13
Vehicles with out-of-state plates - $50

Daily Admission Rates

Vehicles with WI license plates - $13
Vehicles with WI license plates, residents age 65 and older - $3
Vehicles with out-of-state plates - $16

A state trail pass is required for all people age 16 or older biking, cross-country skiing, horseback riding or in-line skating on certain trails. A state trail pass is not required for walking or hiking. Wisconsin state trail pass fees are the same for residents and non-residents. The annual pass is good for the calendar year and the daily pass is good for the day of purchase.

Trail Passes for Wisconsin resident or non-resident

Annual - $25

Daily - $5