New Wood State Wildlife Area
New Wood State Wildlife Area
10 Miles North of Merrill on Highway 107 - Merrill, WI 54452
Information:
715-536-4502
This 1,600-acre cedar swamp and forested upland holds deer, Ruffed Grouse, snowshoe hare, and timber wolves. The area is ideal for hiking and bird watching. Hawks, Bald Eagles and a variety of thrushes and warblers can be found here. The New Wood River runs through the northeastern side of the property. This attracts a variety of wildlife from fur bearers to many species of birds. Look for Le Conte's Sparrows, Sedge Wrens, Alder Flycatchers, and Sandhill Cranes.
What's Nearby
Events
Places To Stay
Dining
1
Concertina Festival
4/19/2024 - 4/20/2024
Merrill - 1.1 miles away
2
Wisconsin River Pro Rodeo
6/07/2024 - 6/09/2024
Merrill - 1.35 miles away
3
Wausau Pride
6/01/2024
Wausau - 15.55 miles away
4
Rib Mountain Adventure Challenge
5/25/2024
Wausau - 15.58 miles away
5
IRONBULL Solstice Summit Challenge
6/15/2024
Wausau - 17.31 miles away
6
Northern Roundup Vintage Weekend
6/27/2024 - 6/29/2024
Deerbrook - 18.72 miles away
7
Rothschild Scaled Up Reptile Expo
5/26/2024
Rothschild - 21.97 miles away
8
Central Wisconsin Pride
6/13/2024 - 6/16/2024
Aniwa - 22.73 miles away