Washburn County News & Updates

Due to late-breaking developments with the federal BRIC program and new pending federal guidance that may affect our planning efforts, we will need to postpone the Hazard Mitigation Plan Local […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For More Information, Contact Carol Buck (715-468-4730) Washburn County Updates The Hazard Mitigation Plan (Shell Lake, WI) Washburn County, like the rest of Wisconsin, is vulnerable to […]

Are you ready for severe weather? Come out to a Skywarn Spotter Class to learn about severe weather safety, storm identification techniques, how YOU can help your community, and more! […]

Washburn County Forestry is offering 16 tracts for the Spring 2026 timber sale prospectus.  These 16 tracts total 1,435 acres and include approximately 50,700 tons of pulpwood and 1,487 mbf […]

2/19/2026: At this time grooming of the bike trails has halted. Trails will remain open, but be advised that trail conditions are most likely less than ideal. Recent warm weather […]

Washburn County Forestry, Parks and Recreation Department maintains two ski trail systems. Current status of these systems are as follows: Nordic Woods Ski Trail: Located just southwest of Stone Lake, […]

**Attention**  2/19/2026: With the recent rain and lack of snow to follow all Washburn County Trails will be closed effective immediately, with the exception of Wild River Trail (Trail 35) […]

2026 Youth Camp PolicyThe Leisure Lake Youth Camp assembly building has been completed and is now open for reservations during 2026.  For this year, no cabins have been completed and […]

Washburn County is excited to announce that Dennis Stuart has accepted the position of Washburn County Zoning Administrator.  He will begin part-time on February 9th and advance to full-time on […]

Washburn County has been evaluating long-term options to address jail capacity challenges and Department of Corrections (DOC) requirements.  Over the past several years, county officials have explored multiple locations in […]