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
Merrill City Band Concerts
6/25/2025 - 8/06/2025
Merrill - 0.85 miles away
2
Carry the Cross Music Fest
7/20/2025
Merrill - 0.87 miles away
3
Gazebo Nights
7/10/2025
Merrill - 0.89 miles away
4
Fireworks at the MARC
7/05/2024
Merrill - 1.51 miles away
5
Mud 'N Jams '25 ATV/SxS Rally and Poker Run
6/21/2025
Gleason - 12.18 miles away
6
Northern Roundup Vintage Weekend
6/26/2025 - 6/28/2025
Deerbrook - 18.72 miles away
7
Annual July 3rd Arts, Crafts & Vendor Fair
7/03/2025
Tomahawk - 20.39 miles away
8
Marathon County June Dairy Breakfast
6/29/2025
Athens - 22.97 miles away