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.

Veteran’s Memorial Park Online Reservations

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 - ½ 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

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT

TAX REMINDER

 SECOND INSTALLMENT OF REAL ESTATE TAXES DUE

Must be postmarked on or before

July 31, 2025

 Make Checks Payable to:

Forest County Treasurer

Please Note: Deadline for paying final installment of 2024 property taxes is July 31^st.  The County Treasurer encourages mailing your tax payment and not waiting until the last week of July.  Mailing your payment early helps make sure that the USPS postmark is timely and provides greater opportunity to correct errors before the deadline.  We accept a postmark as proof of timely payment.

  The cost of missing the final tax installment deadline is severe. Under state law, interest and penalty charges are 1.5 percent of unpaid principal per month back to February 1 (10.5% in August for 2024 taxes). So, it is imperative to pay property taxes on time to avoid a delinquency.

  Business hours are Monday- Friday from 8:30a.m. till 4:30 p.m. Phone # 715-478-2412. Send payments to: Forest County Treasurer, 200 E. Madison St., Crandon, WI 54520. For your convenience there isa payment drop box located by Veteran’s intercom southwest side of building (DA door), Credit/Debit cards & E-checks accepted online at www.co.forest.wi.gov

                                        Thank you for your cooperation !