Peshtigo River State Forest

Recreation - Snowmobiling and ATV Riding

Snowmobiling

Snowmobiling is a very popular sport in northeastern Wisconsin and the Peshtigo River State Forest has approximately 20 miles of snowmobile trails that connect with the regional network of trails. Trails are maintained in cooperation with Marinette County and local snowmobile clubs. Ample parking is available at boat landings 5, 9, and 10 (see the state forest map (PDF, 2.8MB) for locations).

Trail Passes

Wisconsin law requires those who use the state's snowmobile trails to display either proof of Wisconsin registration or a snowmobile trail pass. For more information or to purchase a pass, visit the Department of Natural Resources snowmobile trail pass page.

Additional Information

Snowmobiling in Wisconsin includes DNR information on regulations, safety and registering snowmobiles in the state.

The DNR's Regulations Book (PDF, 359KB) provides details on Wisconsin's snowmobile laws.

Visit the Marinette County snowmobiling Web pages (exit DNR) to receive maps and reports on the county's entire snowmobile trail system.

ATV Riding

During the winter, ATVs are allowed to operate on open snowmobile trails. Please note, this is allowed only in the winter months when the snowmobile trails are officially open.

A small portion of the Woodland Trails ATV trail runs through the state forest. Other than the snowmobile trails that ATVs may use in winter, this is the only location open to ATVs on the state forest. It is your responsibility to know where you can legally ride. Illegal ATV use is strictly prohibited.

Marinette County maintains a vast network of ATV trails (exit DNR) throughout the county.

Trail Passes

State law requires those who use Wisconsin ATV trails to display either proof of Wisconsin registration or an ATV trail pass. For more information, or to register or purchase a pass, visit the DNR's ATV page.