Forest County welcomes you! You'll not find a traffic light or a parking meter, but you will find warm and friendly people and a beautiful setting to make your time here memorable.

Forest County was created from portions of Langlade and Oconto counties by an Act of the Legislature in 1885. The county was given the name Forest because of the dense forest which covered the county when it was created.

Forest County has an abundance of lakes totaling 21,882 acres. Its network of waterways is unique and consists of 850 miles of fabulous trout streams. There are 824 named lakes in Forest County where pan fish, smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, walleye, northern pike, and muskies are common. 

Forest County has the third highest part of our state. Sugar Bush Hill, just off State Highway 32 and US Highway 8 between Laona and Crandon, has an elevation of 1,939 feet above sea level.

Opportunities for recreation abound here, with acres of Nicolet National Forest land waiting to be explored, beautiful lakes, rivers and streams for all types of water sports and unique spots for dining and socializing with friends. Whatever your plans, Forest County is waiting to do what we can to help you enjoy your time.

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Public Involvement – US 8 Project

CRANDON WEATHERSTATION

COURTHOUSE

8:30 a.m. – 4:30p.m.
Monday - Friday

Forest County Courthouse is closed on the following days:

 January 1, 2025 - New Year’s Day

April 18, 2025 - ˝ day Good Friday 

 May 26, 2025 - Memorial Day

 July 4, 2025 - Independence Day

 September 1, 2025 - Labor Day

 November 27, 2025 - Thanksgiving Day

 November 28, 2025 - Day after Thanksgiving

 December 24, 2025 - Christmas Eve

 December 25, 2025 - Christmas Day

HIGHWAY WEIGHT LIMIT NOTICE

FOREST COUNTY

HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT

Mark Chrisman, Highway Commissioner

5350 County Road W, Crandon, WI54520

Office (715) 478-3516 Fax (715)478-5395

  PUBLICSERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT

2025HIGHWAY WEIGHT RESTRICTION NOTICE

FORESTCOUNTY

 Under Wisconsin Statutes 349.16, Forest County highway seasonal weight restrictions will become effective on Monday, March10, 2025, at 12:00 PM on ALL POSTED County Trunk Highways in Forest County.

 No permission will be given to exceed posted weight limits on any county highway. We would appreciate the public’s cooperation in protecting our highways.

 This notice does not include town roads. For town seasonal weight restrictions, please contact the township directly.

 Mark Chrisman,

Highway Commissioner

FOREST COUNTY

HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT

5350 County Road W, Crandon, WI54520

Office (715) 478-3516 Fax (715)478-5395

Mark Chrisman, Highway Commissioner

Al Marvin, Committee Chairman

The Forest County Highway Department is currently seeking sealed bids for the clearing of the right-of-way along selected County Highways: Q, S, G, and W. Bids should be submitted on an hourly basis, along with an estimate of the time required to complete the job. We request that bidders provide a rubber-tired machine with along reach suitable for cutting down trees affected by the recent ice storm. Please specify the make and model of your machine, as well as its maximum reach.

 Bids will be accepted until 3:00p.m. on April 24, 2025, and will be opened at 8:30 a.m. on April 25, 2025. Bid scan be dropped off at 5350 County Road W, Crandon, WI. Cleanup work should commence as soon as possible. Additionally, please include proof of insurance with your bid submission. For any questions, please call Mark Chrisman, Highway Commissioner, at 715-478-3516.