Washburn County News & Updates

Washburn County has one of the highest incidence rates of CO poisoning in the state, according to Wisconsin Department of Health Services statistics. During the winter months, we tend to […]

WASHBURN COUNTY — Washburn County is calling all dedicated residents to step up and make a difference in their community! The District 19 Washburn County Board Supervisor seat is now open, […]

We’re excited to introduce the newly redesigned Washburn County Government website! Our goal with this update is to provide residents and visitors with quick and efficient access to the resources […]

Plat Books Plat books are available for sale at the County Clerk’s office. (courthouse, Shell Lake). We will gladly mail them to you at a cost of $25.00* each plus an additional $10.00 […]

Washburn County Forestry Annual Reports and Annual Work Plans are available in pdf format below: 2023 Annual Work Plan 2022 Annual Work Plan                […]

Washburn County Forest Comprehensive Land Use Plan 2021-2035 The 2021-2035 Washburn County Forest Comprehensive Land Use Plan governs all management activities on the Washburn County Forest.  Plan contents include administration, […]

Washburn County Forest Hunting Maps Forest management and harvesting on the Washburn County Forest provides habitat for game and non-game species.  Hunters can find numerous opportunities near and around recent […]

Wildcat Bike Trail-Summer Use Wildcat Bike Trail The Wildcat Bike Trail is located roughly 5 miles East of Spooner on Hwy 70 on the South side. There you will find […]

SAFE STREETS FOR ALL SAFETY GRANT SURVEY   Washburn County is working on a Safe Streets for All safety grant.   As part of the grant, a survey on roadway safety […]

Per County Ordinance, all Washburn County ATV trails are closed to two-wheel motorcycles.  This closure affects all ATV trails, including the Wild Rivers State Trail.