Sauk County Forest

Sauk County Forest Sign

With approximately 677 acres of land, the Sauk County Forest has a handful of recreational activities to offer year-round. Sauk County acquired this property through tax delinquency in the 1930’s. The county originally intended to resell this land, but because of serious wind erosion problems, they decided to retain possession of it.

The original tract consisted of 272 acres. Sauk County immediately went to work to plant trees in the open areas where the erosion was the worst. Approximately 25,000 trees were planted in the spring of 1939. During the next ten years, a total of 170,000 trees were planted. From 1939 to 1966, a total of 521,000 trees were planted on the forest.

From unmarked walking trails to hunting, there is plenty to explore. Archery and gun hunting are allowed on this property and no entrance fee is required.

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Gazing down long straight trail with tall pines on the right
Tops of tall pine trees against cloudy sky
Mowed grassy trail through stand of tall pine trees
Red gate overgrown with bushes stops visitors from walking down long straight trail with tall pines on each side