New Wood State Wildlife Area
New Wood State Wildlife Area
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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
Wisconsin River Pro Rodeo
6/06/2025 - 6/08/2025
Merrill - 1.35 miles away
2
Merrill's Food Truck-a-Palooza
5/17/2025
Merrill - 1.36 miles away
3
Winter Fest
1/18/2025
Wausau - 15.61 miles away
4
2025 Sprint World Cup
1/24/2025
Wausau - 16.78 miles away
5
Northern Roundup Vintage Weekend
6/26/2025 - 6/28/2025
Deerbrook - 18.72 miles away
6
Annual STAR Splash
1/04/2025
Tomahawk - 19.09 miles away
7
Rothschild Scaled Up Reptile Expo
5/26/2024
Rothschild - 21.97 miles away
8
Taste of Tomahawk
3/15/2025
Tomahawk - 23.33 miles away