| About Forest
County: You'll not find a traffic light or a parking
meter, but you will find warm and friendly people and a
beautiful setting to make your time here memorable.
Forest County was created from portions
of Langlade and Oconto counties by an Act of the Legislature
in 1885. The county was given the name Forest because of the
dense forest which covered the county when it was created.
Forest County has an abundance of lakes
totaling 21,882 acres. Its network of waterways is unique
and consists of 850 miles of fabulous trout streams. There
are 120 lakes in Forest County where pan fish, smallmouth
bass, largemouth bass, walleyed pike, pickerel, and muskies
are common.
Forest County is the high part of our
state. Sugar Bush Hill, just off State Highway 32 and US
Highway 8 between Laona and Crandon, has an elevation of
1,960 feet above sea level.
Opportunities for recreation abound
here, with acres of Nicolet National Forest land waiting to
be explored, beautiful lakes, rivers and streams for all
types of water sports and unique spots for dining and
socializing with friends. Whatever your plans, Forest County
is waiting to do what we can to help you enjoy your time. |
