Chequamegon-Nicoletfall foliage
No reports yet this season for Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest.
Right now in Chequamegon-Nicolet · September
- Lac Vieux Desert campground open · May–Oct
- Kentuck Lake campground open · May–Nov
7days to the next fall foliage seasonusually well under way by early October, statewide (USA-NPN volunteer observations)
Next 7 days
- Frost possible · low 36°FFriday Night, Sunday Night
- Rain likely · up to 81% chanceTuesday Night, Wednesday, Wednesday Night
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.
Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest through the year
- Kentuck Lake campground openNowMay–Nov
- Lac Vieux Desert campground openNowMay–Oct
- Spring wildflowers, Lost Lake trailsMay
Best spots around Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest
- Natural History Auto TourUS 45 north from Eagle River, ending in Three Lakes
- East Twin LakeMaple, birch and hemlock forest north of Clam Lake
- Lac Vieux Desert4,017-acre lake at the Wisconsin River's headwaters
- Lauterman National Recreation TrailOld sugar maple, yellow birch and hemlock by Porcupine Lake, west of Florence
- Anvil National Recreation Trail8.7 miles east of Eagle River on Highway 70; hiking and biking in fall
Around Wisconsin this week
- Lakewood65 mi · Statewide: well under way by ~Oct 8Todaydry and calmTuerain likelyWedrain likelyThurain likelyFridry and calmSatdry and calmSundry and calm
- Apostle Islands92 mi · Statewide: well under way by ~Oct 8Todaydry and calmTuedry and calmWeddry and calmThudry and calmFridry and calmSatdry and calmSundry and calm
- Saint Croix Riverway175 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, Natural History Auto Tour (opens in a new tab) (Sep 27) · US Forest Service, East Twin Recreation Area (opens in a new tab) (Sep 27) · US Forest Service, Lac Vieux Desert Recreation Area (opens in a new tab) (Sep 27) · US Forest Service, Lost Lake Recreation Area (opens in a new tab) (Sep 27) · US Forest Service, Anvil Lake Recreation Area (opens in a new tab) (Sep 27) · US Forest Service, Kentuck Lake Recreation Area (opens in a new tab) (Sep 27)
Questions people ask
When is peak fall foliage in Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest in 2026?
We don't have local timing for Chequamegon-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 Chequamegon-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)).
Where are the best spots in Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest?
Natural History Auto Tour: uS 45 north from Eagle River, ending in Three Lakes; East Twin Lake: maple, birch and hemlock forest north of Clam Lake; Lac Vieux Desert: 4,017-acre lake at the Wisconsin River's headwaters; Lauterman National Recreation Trail: old sugar maple, yellow birch and hemlock by Porcupine Lake, west of Florence; Anvil National Recreation Trail: 8.7 miles east of Eagle River on Highway 70; hiking and biking in fall.
What is Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest like through the year?
Lac Vieux Desert campground open (May–Oct), Kentuck Lake campground open (May–Nov) and Spring wildflowers, Lost Lake trails (May).