1x1

You will only see this message once.

STAY IN THE LOOP

Get Rusk County news and giveaway info.

Welcome to

Rusk County, WI

Let your vacation flow in Rusk County, home to four beautiful rivers and so much more. Explore more than 300 miles of snowmobile trails that run through the Blue Hills region and skirt the wild Flambeau, Chippewa, Jump and Thornapple rivers. Cross-country ski or snowshoe on the Sisters' Farm Trail System and the Blue Hills Trail System. Go ice fishing on one of Rusk County's 250 beautiful lakes and flowages.

Lodging Options

Campgrounds

Enjoy river dreams in one of Rusk County’s waterside campsites. Paddlers and fishermen: find the perfect site.

Lodging Options

Resorts & CabINs

Let relaxation flow in classic and comfortable accommodations. Enjoy a full range of amenities and room for your group.

Lodging Options

hotels & motels

Spend more time enjoying the outdoors with convenient and budget-friendly options. Stay near rivers, trails and forests.

Lodging Options

bed, breakfasts, & iNNs

Experience charm and character in the land of four rivers. Discover Rusk County’s renowned hospitality.

Recreation

Fishing

Rusk County is home to more than 250 lakes and flowages of all sizes, from backcountry ponds to one of Wisconsin’s largest flowages, as well as 16 Class-A musky lakes.

Rusk County Events

Fun on the Frozen Flambeau

Annual event held at Lake Flambeau by the Ladysmith Lions Club. Activities include snowshoe race, snow sculpting, vintage snowmobile show and swap meet, model airplane/drone show, polar plunge and a bean bag tournament.

Explore four of the finest rivers in the Northwoods—the Chippewa, Flambeau, Jump and Thornapple rivers.