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Wild Rivers Trail
Friday, March 8, 2024
| Other Names | Wild Rivers ATV Campground, Rice Lake, Douglas County, Washburn County, Barron County, Namakagon River |
| Last Known Status | Temporarily Closed (closed for spring thaw) |
Over 100 miles long, this old abandoned C&NW (Chicago and North Western) railroad grade has been converted into a multiple use trail that runs north and south through Douglas, Washburn and Barron counties. The trail winds through scenic woods and has several creek and river crossings.
The terrain is mostly flat, hard packed gravel with some sandy sections but is a good place to bring a beginner or the family. Visitors should note that this trail system is not open to dirt bikes or motorcycles.
There are several staging areas but for those looking for camping and direct trail access check out Wild Rivers ATV Campground. The campground has 10 RV sites and 5 tent sites, each with a BBQ grill and picnic table. Other amenities include a large outdoor pavilion, free WIFI, and restrooms with hot showers. Reservations are recommended which can be made online.
REGULATIONS
| Permit Required | Yes | WI ATV Trail Pass |
| Dates Open | Open year-round except during high fire danger and spring thaw. | |
| 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 | ||
| Whip Flags | Not Required | |
| Maximum Vehicle Width | Yes (65 inches) | |
 Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes | Prohibited | |
 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 | (camp in developed sites only) permitted at Wild River Trail Campground (715) 466-5000 |
 Campfires | Some Areas | (permitted in developed campsites only) permitted at Wild River Trail Campground (715) 466-5000 |
| Night Riding | Unknown | |
| Trail Blazing | Prohibited | stay on designated trails |
| Rule Enforcement |
TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Motorized Trails |
| Land | County Land |
FEES & PASSES
| Parking | (None) |
| Entry | (None) |
| Riding | (None) |
| Camping | Yes Tent: $10.00 RV: $30.00 Addtl. Vehicle: $0.00 Wild Rivers ATV Campground Fee |
RATINGS
| Our Rating |  Good |
| Recommended Stay | Full Day |
| Comments | (Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments) |
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
| Nearest City | Minong, WI | ||
| Address | 802 S. Railroad Street, Minong, WI 54859 | ||
| From: Eau Claire, WI
1) Take US-53 North about 100 miles 2) Take exit for US-53 BUS N, continue .3 miles 3) Turn right (east) onto S Limits Road, continue about 1 block 4) Turn left (north) onto Railroad Street, continue .2 miles 5) Campground entrance is on the right (east). |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
| Contact Info | Douglas County Trail Hotline (715) 378-4528 www.douglascountywi.org |
| Contact Info | Douglas County Forestry Department P.O. Box 211 Solon Springs, WI 54873 (715) 378-2219 jon.harris@douglascountywi.org dnr.wi.gov |
| Contact Info | Wild River Trail Campground 802 S. Railroad Street Minong, WI 54859 (715) 466-5000 info@minongtrails.com www.minongtrails.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 |
Wild Rivers Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 11/12/2020 (Thanks!)
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TERRAIN
| Miles Of Trail | 104 | |
| Climate Type | Forest | |
| Elevation | 950 to 1100 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Marked, Not Rated, Lightly Maintained | |
| Loose Dirt |  Little | |
| Hard Pack |  Mostly | |
| Sand | Little | |
| Mud | Little | |
| Dust | Little | |
| Rocks |  None | |
| Trees |  All | |
| Steep Hills | None | |
| Water Crossings |  Few | |
| Small Jumps | None | |
| Large Jumps | None | |
| Berms | None | |
| Sand/Gravel Pits | None | |
| Single Track | None | |
| Roads | None | |
| Shade |  Some | |
| Hazards | Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
 Novice | All | |
 Amateur | None | |
 Expert | None |
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | 1-5 Miles (W) | Minit Mart (715) 466-5899 |
| Diesel | 1-5 Miles (W) | Minit Mart (715) 466-5899 |
 Water | On Site | Wild River Trail Campground (715) 466-5000 |
 RV Hookup | On Site | Wild River Trail Campground (715) 466-5000 |
 RV Disposal | On Site | Wild River Trail Campground (715) 466-5000 |
| Campground | On Site | Wild River Trail Campground (715) 466-5000 |
 Conv Store | 1-5 Miles (W) | Minit Mart (715) 466-5899 |
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