New Wood State Wildlife Area
New Wood State Wildlife Area
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
O'Tannenbaum Tour
12/07/2024 - 12/08/2024
Merrill - 0.59 miles away
2
Christmas Parade
12/06/2025
Merrill - 0.8 miles away
3
Willow Springs Round Barn Sled Dog Race
2/27/2026 - 3/01/2026
Wausau - 10.06 miles away
4
Taste N Glow Balloon Festival
7/10/2026 - 7/11/2026
Wausau - 14.75 miles away
5
Badger State Winter Games
1/09/2026 - 4/30/2026
Wausau - 15.17 miles away
6
Wisconsin Valley Fair
8/04/2026 - 8/09/2026
Wausau - 15.42 miles away
7
Art World 2026
9/12/2026 - 9/13/2026
Wausau - 15.55 miles away
8
Winter Fest
1/24/2026
Wausau - 15.61 miles away


