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Harrison Hills ATV Trails
Friday, March 8, 2024
| Other Names | Harrison Hills Trail, Lincoln County |
| Last Known Status | Closed For Season |
Open to ATVs, UTVs and street legal motorcycles, this area offers about 40 miles that sprawl over 100,000 acres of a mixed hardwood forest. The trails are wide, smooth and long and connect to the nearby Parrish Highlands and Oneida County trail systems.
The main staging area is located off Turtle Lake Road however there are five other staging areas to choose from. Camping facilities can be found at nearby Otter Lake and Council Grounds State Park.
REGULATIONS
| Permit Required | Yes | WI ATV Permit |
| Dates Open | May 1 - December 1 (weather permitting) | |
| Other ATV Stickers Accepted | No | Wisconsin registration or a Nonresident Trail Pass required. |
| Spark Arrestor | Yes | A spark arresting exhaust silencer or end cap is required for all vehicles. |
| Noise Limit | Yes (96 dB) | |
| Whip Flags | Not Required | |
| Maximum Vehicle Width | Yes (65 inches) | |
 Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes | Permitted | motorcycles must be street legal and riders must be licensed |
 ATVs | Permitted | |
 UTV & SXS | Permitted | (maximum width 65 inches) |
 SUVs & Jeeps (registered) | Prohibited | |
| Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered) | Prohibited | |
| 2 Stroke Engines | No Restriction | |
 Camping | Some Areas | permitted alongside trail |
 Campfires | ||
| Night Riding | Unknown | |
| Trail Blazing | Prohibited | stay on trails |
| Rule Enforcement |
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TERRAIN
| Approx Size | 100,000 acres (156 sq mi) | |
| Miles Of Trail | 41 | |
| Climate Type | Forest | |
| Elevation | 1650 to 1800 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Not Marked, Not Rated, Lightly Maintained | |
| Loose Dirt |  Little | |
| Hard Pack |  Mostly | |
| Mud | Little | |
| Dust | Little | |
| Rocks | Little | |
| Trees |  All | |
| Steep Hills |  None | |
| Water Crossings | None | |
| Small Jumps | None | |
| Large Jumps | None | |
| Berms | None | |
| Sand/Gravel Pits | None | |
| Single Track | None | |
| Roads | All | |
| Shade | All | |
| Hazards |  Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
 Novice | Mostly | |
 Amateur | Little | |
 Expert | None |
TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Motorized Trails |
| Land | County Land |
GPS POINTS
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | 1-5 Miles (N) | Harrison |
| Diesel | Merrill, WI | |
 Water | 5-20 Miles (N) | Northforest Family Campground & RV Park (715) 453-2522 |
 RV Hookup | 5-20 Miles (N) | Northforest Family Campground & RV Park (715) 453-2522 |
 RV Disposal | 5-20 Miles (NW) | Birkensee Resort (715) 453-5103 **$20/fee between hours 3pm-7pm only** |
| Campground | 5-20 Miles (NW) | Otter Lake Campground (715) 539-1034 |
 Conv Store | 1-5 Miles (N) | Harrison Convenience Store (715) 453-6400 |
FEES & PASSES
| Parking | (None) |
| Entry | (None) |
| Riding | (None) |
| Camping | (None) |
RATINGS
| Our Rating |  Good |
| Recommended Stay | 1-2 Days |
| Comments | (Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments) |
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
| Nearest City | Merrill, WI | ||
| From: Merrill, WI
1) Take US-51 North 10 miles 2) Turn right (east) County Road J, continue 5.6 miles 3) Turn left (north) on Turtle Lake Road, continue about 1 mile to staging area. |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
| Contact Info | Lincoln County Forestry, Land And Parks Department 801 N. Sales St., Suite 106 Merrill, WI 54452 (715) 539-1033 co.lincoln.wi.us |
| Comment | Trail Hotline |
| Contact Info | Merrill Chamber of Commerce 705 North Center Ave. Merrill, WI 54452 (715) 536-9474 (877) 907-2757 info@merrillchamber.org www.merrillchamber.org |
| Contact Info | Harrison Hills ATV Club P.O. Box 121 Merrill, WI 54452 hhatvclub@yahoo.com www.harrisonhillsatvclub.com |
| Contact Info | Wisconsin DNR P.O. Box 78701 Milwaukee, WI 53278-0701 (888) 936-7463 dnrfb@wisconsin.gov dnr.wisconsin.gov |
| Comment | ATV and UTV Permit Info |
Harrison Hills Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 8/4/2019 (Thanks!)
Harrison Hills Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 9/18/2011 (Thanks!)
Harrison Hills Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 8/4/2019 (Thanks!)
Harrison Hills Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 6/10/2020 (Thanks!)
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