Your insider guide to experiencing our outdoor recreation, hidden gems, unique experiences, seasonal activities, and featured businesses in Oconto County.
Deep in the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest, Oconto County is sitting under one of the darkest night skies in the Midwest. Most people don’t know it’s there. Here’s why it’s worth the trip.
Tucked deep in Wisconsin’s Northwoods, Oconto County holds stunning natural water features that most people have never heard of. From a rock formation that doubles as a natural waterslide to a hidden waterfall at the foot of a granite mountain, here is your guide to four must-see water views that belong on every outdoor lover’s bucket list.
Oconto County rewards the curious traveler. Climb a century-old fire tower, watch hundreds of vultures take flight from an ancient ridgeline, glide down a river-carved waterslide, and drive a causeway surrounded by the waters of the Great Lakes. These six must-have experiences are just the beginning of what this remarkable corner of Wisconsin has to offer.
When the season opens, Oconto County delivers something harder to find the farther north you go: over 500 miles of fully interconnected ATV and UTV trails without the marathon highway drive. Northwoods trail riding, close enough to actually do it.
Every spring, the Oconto River comes alive with one of Wisconsin’s most beloved fishing traditions. Thousands of walleye push upriver to spawn, and anglers from across the Midwest come to meet them. Here’s everything you need to plan your trip to the Oconto walleye run — when to go, where to fish, and how to make the most of your time in our corner of Green Bay.
From Northwoods cabin stops to small-town markets, here’s everything you need to know about grocery shopping during your visit to Oconto County.
March and April in the Northwoods are wild cards — and that’s exactly why you should come. Here’s your guide to having a great time no matter what the season throws at you.
Spring migration is one of the great underrated spectacles in Oconto County. As a major migratory flyway on the western shore of Green Bay, our wetlands, river corridors, and ancient forests draw an extraordinary range of species. Whether you are a seasoned birder or a curious beginner, this guide highlights the must-visit locations—from the Oconto Harbor to the Cathedral Pines—to witness the birds come back.
Some places tolerate winter. Oconto County is built for it. From the hushed beauty of snow-covered forest trails and the thrill of wide-open snowmobile runs, to the patience of ice fishing, the spectacle of a Bortle Class 2 night sky, and events that are anything but ordinary, there’s a version of winter here that’s made for you. Explore five unforgettable ways Oconto County winters in our How WI Winter series.
