Explore Life in Vilas County

Vilas County is a destination filled with unique experiences, outdoor adventures, and a relaxing environment. It’s a perfect place to raise a family, work remotely or start a business, and escape daily routines. If you like nature and four-seasons, call Vilas County your new home.

Vilas Living At A Glance

1,318

Lakes

73

Rivers & Streams

90

Miles of Bike Trails

70

Silent Sport Trails

700

Miles of Snowmobile

Trails

43%

Forests & Land Open to

the Public

20

Minutes Average

Commute Time

16

Communities of Expanding

Broadband

Vilas County Is For You If You Love:

Two children stand on a wooden dock beside a lake, using paddles to splash water near an orange kayak partially in the water, surrounded by green plants on a calm, sunny day.

Lake Life

Vilas County has one of the densest concentrations of fresh water in the world. There’s unlimited options for boating, swimming, fishing, paddling, skiing, ice skating, and overall relaxing.

Endless Forest

Explore thousands of acres of publicly accessible national, state, and community woodlands. Scattered throughout the trees are trails for hiking, biking, equestrian riding, snowmobiling, cross-county skiing, and more.

An adult and a child walk through a snowy forest, both dressed in winter clothing. The trees are covered with snow, and the ground is blanketed in white. The child follows behind the adult on the snowy path.
A black-and-white loon stretches its wings while floating on calm water, creating gentle ripples around its body.

Wildlife Sightings

As you traverse the many trails, drive backroads, or sit on your dock, you’ll discover the wide array of animals and birds that call the Northwoods home, including deer, bear, eagles, and more. Vilas County’s forests and lakes give wildlife lovers plenty to see.

Historic Dining

From legendary lakeside supper clubs and modern micro-breweries to family-owned diners and wifi-enabled cafes, Vilas County has fabulous options for you to choose.

People sit under orange umbrellas on a wooden deck overlooking a river, while a pontoon boat passes by. The river is surrounded by trees and lakeside houses, creating a peaceful, summery atmosphere.
A large cranberry bog filled with floating red cranberries stretches across the landscape under a partly cloudy sky, bordered by trees with early autumn foliage.

Unique Experiences

Given that Vilas County is filled with resort towns, you have access to many events, activities, and things-to-do. From street art and craft fairs and family festivals, like Cranberry Fest, there are a lot of ways to enjoy your free time.

Open Opportunities

With the rise of remote work and a booming Northwoods economy, there are tons of ways to make a living in Vilas County. From starting or buying a business to finding your dream role at a local organization or utilizing the broadband to work for any company in the world.

A smiling family of four, two adults and two young children, walk hand in hand past a souvenir and clothing shop on a sunny day. Mannequins and signs for sweatshirts and gifts are visible in the shop window.

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Three people with backpacks hike along a forested lakeside trail on a sunny day, surrounded by lush green trees and calm water.
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