Wisconsin's Bigfoot Hotspots

Bigfoot in Wisconsin? It might be more likely than you think. The Bigfoot Field Researchers Organization (BFRO) has recorded over 100 reported sightings in the state since the 1970s, the majority in or around Wisconsin’s expansive Northwoods.

So if you and your friends are looking for a little adventure, or even the tale of a lifetime, consider exploring one of the following bigfoot “hotspots” in Wisconsin to improve your chances of a face-to-face encounter. Even if you don’t find any proof of this creature, you’ll have enjoyed a fresh air getaway in scenic surroundings.

Marinette County Bigfoot Hotspots

According to the BFRO, nine bigfoot sightings have been reported in Marinette County. The most recent was in July 2018, when a retired police officer witnessed a bigfoot crossing a highway near Pembine. Other sightings have been reported northwest of Crivitz in a large expanse of wetlands and hardwood forest. 

The large number of sightings in this area has even inspired an annual Bigfoot and Paranormal Convention in Marinette, where people can share their stories and learn more about tracking the elusive beast.

To do some investigating of your own, set up camp at McClintock County Park or Goodman County Park. From there, mix in some scenic sightseeing by hiking to  McClintock Falls, Big South Falls, Strong Falls and along the High Falls Flowage—definitely “squatchy” terrain.

More Bigfoot Hotspots: Price, Vilas, Oconto and Oneida Counties

Combined, these four counties have 22 reported bigfoot sightings and represent thousands of miles of Northwoods forest. The most recent sighting in Vilas County was in October 2021 when a duck hunter near the Powell Marsh Wildlife Area saw a large, two-legged figure moving quickly across the marsh. When the hunter returned to the parking lot, there were no other vehicles or signs of other humans. 

There are many resorts, cabins and campgrounds in this area ideal for extending your search. From Fiesta on the Lake’s family-friendly cabins to the Cabins on Trout, you’ll have easy access to the surrounding lakes, marshes and forests.

Campsites are also plentiful in nearby Northern Highland American Legion State Forest, which protects the headwaters of the Wisconsin, Flambeau and Manitowish rivers. This region offers a variety of trails that provide not only spectacular views of wilderness, but plenty of bends—around which there might be a hairy surprise.

In adjacent Oneida County, sightings have been reported near Tripoli, Woodruff, Enterprise and the Willow Flowage—an ideal habitat with deep woods, vast wetlands and plenty of hiding spots. Stay at campsites along the shorelines and islands, or opt for a cottage or rustic RV at the Willow Wood Lodge in Hazelhurst. Even if you don’t see a bigfoot, chances are you’ll catch lots of tasty walleye.

In Price County, there have been multiple bigfoot sightings on the Flambeau River which is surrounded by forest and large tracts of wetlands. One witness captured what the BFRO calls the first thermal footage of a sasquatch ever recorded after setting up camp for five nights. 

To explore this area for yourself, try Sailor Lake Campground, which offers 70 miles of trails as well as outstanding fishing for northern pike and panfish.

Keep the thrills going at these cabins on Northwoods trails perfect for ATV adventures.