Lincoln County Forest
Managed by Lincoln County
24,007 acres33.7 mi of trail
Ice Age Trail
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lot
–Not graded
Outdoors in Harrison
More than half of Harrison’s land is conserved: 55%
55% of Harrison’s land is conserved, about 24,041 acres. The biggest trail networks: Lincoln County Forest (33.7 mi). 24,206 acres are parks and preserves, 27,759 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land
55%
24,041 acres · of 68.8 sq mi of land
Trails
38 mi
0.6 per sq mi of land
Park land
24,206 ac
27,759 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
86%
of residents within ½ mile
Highest peak
1,923 ft
Lookout Mountain
Lakes & rivers
44
The map
Conserved land, trails & bike routes
Tap a number to zoom to a park. Tap a layer to hide it.
Easements protect land from building but are usually private.© OpenStreetMap contributors · USGS PAD-US
Places to walk
Pick a walk
The longest trail network is Lincoln County Forest, with 33.7 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Prairie River State Fishery Area
Managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
117 acres
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lotWebsite ↗
Treehaven
Nature preserve
29 acres
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yet
Langlade County Forest
Nature preserve
12 acres
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yet
All 5 parks & preserves
Lincoln County Forest24,007 acres · 33.7 mi of trail · Lincoln County
DirectionsPrairie River State Fishery Area117 acres · Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
DirectionsTreehaven29 acres
Langlade County Forest12 acres
Oneida County Memorial Forest9 acres · Oneida County Forestry Department
Who protects it
24,041 conserved acres
55% of Harrison’s land. Who manages Harrison’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
County23,899 ac
State natural resources143 ac
Private owners18 ac
Bureau of Land Management3 ac
Local Conservation Area · 23,899 acState Recreation Area · 134 acRecreation or Education Easement · 17 acState Conservation Area · 5 acState Resource Management Area · 5 ac
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln County Forest - Public Fishing Grounds Local Conservation Area | County | 23,899 | Open |
| Prairie River Fishery Area State Recreation Area | State natural resources | 134 | Open |
| State Owned Islands State Conservation Area | State natural resources | 5 | Open |
| State Owned Islands - Nw State Resource Management Area | State natural resources | 5 | Open |
| Northeastern States District Office National Public Lands | Bureau of Land Management | 3 | Open |
Things to do
3 places to go in Harrison
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Scenic views in Harrison
1 scenic view without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see it.
Peaks in Harrison
Lookout Mountain1,923 ft elevation · In Lincoln County Forest
DirectionsCampgrounds in Harrison
Otter Lake County Park CampgroundFee · In Lincoln County Forest
DirectionsTrails & water
1 named trail and 44 lakes & rivers
Named trails
Unpaved · 25.9 mi
Ice Age Trail9.1 mi
Lakes & rivers tap for directions
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When to get out
The walking year in Harrison
NOAA’s 1991–2020 normals for the town and the daylight at its latitude. Outlined months have long days, highs of 59 to 86 °F and little rain for the place.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 9.1 | 10.3 | 11.8 | 13.5 | 14.9 | 15.7 | 15.3 | 14.1 | 12.5 | 10.8 | 9.4 | 8.7 |
| High (°F) | 21 | 26 | 38 | 52 | 65 | 74 | 78 | 76 | 68 | 54 | 38 | 26 |
| Rain (in) | 1.1 | 1.0 | 1.7 | 2.9 | 3.7 | 4.5 | 4.0 | 3.6 | 3.8 | 3.3 | 1.9 | 1.5 |
February is the driest month (1.0 in) and July the warmest (highs of 78 °F). 4.5 inches fall in June, the wettest month. The climate in Harrison →
Next door
Harrison and its neighbors
Harrison has the second most mapped trails of the 7 towns around it. Tap a town to see its outdoors.
| Town | Conserved of land | Trail mi per sq mi | Park acres per 1,000 | Near a park ½ mile | Outdoors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Enterprise | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Crescent | 2% | 0.1 | 42 | 19% | C+ |
| King | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Russell | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Skanawan | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Parrish | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
The four inputs of the Outdoors grade, from the engine; shares are of land, not water.
Questions about parks and trails in Harrison
Where can I hike in Harrison?
The longest trail networks: Lincoln County Forest, 33.7 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Harrison’s trails?
Lincoln County Forest and Prairie River State Fishery Area don’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Harrison?
121,340 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Harrison or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 24,209 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Harrison neighbors.
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Sources
Where this page comes from
Conserved and public land: USGS Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US), service updated July 2026. Parks, trails, playgrounds, beaches and other places: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL), map data as of 2026-10-28. Land and water area: Census 2025 Gazetteer. Residents near a park: 2020 Census blocks. National Register: National Park Service. How TownRatings grades the outdoors →