Lakewoodfall foliage
No reports yet this season for Lakewood, Nicolet National Forest.
Right now in Lakewood · September
- Bagley Rapids, Boulder Lake and Ada Lake campgrounds open · May–Oct
- Mountain fire tower open to climb · May–Oct
- Herons fly south · Sep–Oct
7days to the next fall foliage seasonusually well under way by early October, statewide (USA-NPN volunteer observations)
Next 7 days
- Rain likely · up to 76% chanceTuesday Night, Wednesday, Wednesday Night, Thursday
National Weather Service forecast, issued Mon 11:01 AM (Eastern). Frost: a low of 36°F or less; wind: 20 mph or more; rain: 60% chance or more.
Frost near Lakewood, Nicolet National Forest
First frost usually arrives this week
Sep 28Average first fall frost
May 22Average last spring frost
The day a 32°F night is as likely as not, 1991–2020, at NOAA's Lakewood 3 NE station (4.5 mi away, 1,196 ft). Source ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Lakewood, Nicolet National Forest through the year
- Bagley Rapids, Boulder Lake and Ada Lake campgrounds openNowMay–Oct
- Mountain fire tower open to climbNowMay–Oct
- Herons nest at Cathedral PinesMay–Jul
- Herons fly southNowSep–Oct
Best spots around Lakewood, Nicolet National Forest
- Ada Lake fall color driveAda Lake Road to Diamond Roof Road (Forest Road 2123)
- Mountain Fire Lookout Tower100-foot 1935 tower north of Mountain; view over the forest
- Chute Pond Overlook TrailShort, steep climb to a rock outcrop with five vistas
- Cathedral Pines40-acre old-growth pine and hemlock grove at Lakewood
Around Wisconsin this week
- Chequamegon-Nicolet65 mi · Statewide: well under way by ~Oct 8Todaydry and calmTuerain likelyWedrain likelyThudry and calmFridry and calmSatdry and calmSundry and calm
- Apostle Islands150 mi · Statewide: well under way by ~Oct 8Todaydry and calmTuedry and calmWeddry and calmThudry and calmFridry and calmSatdry and calmSundry and calm
- Saint Croix Riverway198 mi · Statewide: well under way by ~Oct 8Todaydry and calmTuerain likelyWeddry and calmThudry and calmFridry and calmSatdry and calmSundry and calm
Trees this fall (Sep 15–21). Across the Upper Midwest, river birch is ahead of a typical year; American elm is behind. Which trees turn when →
How we know
National Weather Service forecast and alerts (opens in a new tab) (Sep 28) · USA National Phenology Network, colored leaves observations (opens in a new tab) (Sep 28) · US Forest Service, Ada Lake Recreation Area (opens in a new tab) (Sep 27) · US Forest Service, Mountain Fire Lookout Tower (opens in a new tab) (Sep 27) · US Forest Service, Cathedral Pines (opens in a new tab) (Sep 27) · US Forest Service, Bagley Rapids Recreation Area (opens in a new tab) (Sep 27) · US Forest Service, Boulder Lake Recreation Area (opens in a new tab) (Sep 27) · NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 (annual/seasonal) (opens in a new tab) (Sep 27)
Questions people ask
When is peak fall foliage in Lakewood, Nicolet National Forest in 2026?
We don't have local timing for Lakewood, Nicolet National Forest yet. Statewide for Wisconsin: color is usually well under way by early October (USA-NPN volunteer observations, 2020–2025). That's for the whole state and isn't a peak or a forecast.
How is the fall color in Lakewood, Nicolet National Forest right now?
Not now: the fall foliage season is over for this year. The next one starts in about 7 days (usually well under way by early October, statewide (USA-NPN volunteer observations)).
Is there a fall color drive near Lakewood?
Yes. The Forest Service lists a fall color driving tour past Ada Lake, along Ada Lake Road to Diamond Roof Road (Forest Road 2123).Source: US Forest Service, Ada Lake Recreation Area ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Can I climb the Mountain fire tower in the fall?
Yes. The 100-foot tower, about 2.5 miles north of Mountain, is open to climb from May 1 to November 1, daily from 8 a.m. to sunset. The top looks out over the national forest and Oconto County.Source: US Forest Service, Mountain Fire Lookout Tower ↗ (opens in a new tab)
When is Cathedral Pines worth a visit?
The Forest Service says May through October is best. The access road is not plowed and may be impassable in winter. Great blue herons nest there from May through July; keep at least 300 feet from the nests.Sources: US Forest Service, Cathedral Pines ↗ (opens in a new tab), US Forest Service, Bagley Rapids Recreation Area ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Where are the best spots in Lakewood, Nicolet National Forest?
Ada Lake fall color drive: ada Lake Road to Diamond Roof Road (Forest Road 2123); Mountain Fire Lookout Tower: 100-foot 1935 tower north of Mountain; view over the forest; Chute Pond Overlook Trail: short, steep climb to a rock outcrop with five vistas; Cathedral Pines: 40-acre old-growth pine and hemlock grove at Lakewood.
What is Lakewood, Nicolet National Forest like through the year?
Bagley Rapids, Boulder Lake and Ada Lake campgrounds open (May–Oct), Mountain fire tower open to climb (May–Oct), Herons nest at Cathedral Pines (May–Jul) and Herons fly south (Sep–Oct).