Welcome to Forest County

 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.

COURTHOUSE

8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Monday - Friday

Forest County Courthouse is closed on the following days:

January 1, 2026 - New Year’s Day

April 3, 2026 - ½ day Good Friday 

May 25, 2026 - Memorial Day

July 3, 2026 - In Observance of Independence Day

September 7, 2026 - Labor Day

November 26, 2026 - Thanksgiving Day

November 27, 2026 - Thanksgiving Holiday

December 24, 2026 - Christmas Eve

December 25, 2026 - Christmas Day