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
Willow Springs Round Barn Sled Dog Race
2/27/2026 - 3/01/2026
Wausau - 10.06 miles away
2
Taste N Glow Balloon Festival
7/10/2026 - 7/11/2026
Wausau - 14.75 miles away
3
Wisconsin Valley Fair
8/04/2026 - 8/09/2026
Wausau - 15.42 miles away
4
Art World 2026
9/12/2026 - 9/13/2026
Wausau - 15.55 miles away
5
MACC Pine Line Marathon
4/18/2026
Medford - 31.94 miles away
6
Wild Game Feed and Sportsmen's Expo
2/28/2026
Ogema - 34.31 miles away
7
Post Lake Annual Ice Fishing Jamboree
2/21/2026
Elcho - 35.14 miles away
8
35th Annual Pickerel-Pearson St. Patrick's Day Parade
3/14/2026
Pickerel - 40.46 miles away


