Welcome to the Town of Manitowish Waters in Vilas County Wisconsin!
The Manitowish Waters area is the ideal spot to "get away from it all." Located in Northwestern Vilas County in Wisconsin's Northwoods, Manitowish Waters is known for its quiet, less stressful surroundings perfect for a family vacation, reunion, romantic getaway, hunting or fishing excursion, or leisure day trip.
Happy Holiday Wishes from the Town!
We hope you’ve emerged from the nearest snow bank and are able to safely enjoy the beauty and recreation of the Northwoods in winter!
Remaining or new downed trees? Please contact us at the Town Hall so we can report it to our intrepid Roads Crew!
The Town’s Brush Pile at the Transfer Station is closed until further notice, due to the amount of snow and recent weather conditions. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding during the winter months!
2025 Property Tax Information
Bills were sent from the Town of Manitowish Waters the week of December 8-12, 2025.
To view your bill online: https://ascent.vilascountywi.gov/LandRecords/
Payments can be made in person at the Manitowish Waters Town Hall, Monday-Friday, 10am-1pm. Holiday hours vary, please call ahead, 715-543-8400.
Budget Hearing / Special Town Meeting of Electors
MW Town Hall
November 18, 2025 @ 6pm
Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing on the Proposed 2026 Budget for the Town of Manitowish Waters, Vilas County, Wisconsin, will be held at the Town Hall, 5733 Airport Road, on Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 6:00pm. The proposed budget, in detail, is available for inspection in the Clerk’s office at the Town Hall from 10:00am-1:00pm, Monday through Friday.
Special Town Board Meeting
October 28, 2025 ~4:00pm
Manitowish Waters Town Hall
Approve agenda as posted: Tuesday, October 21, 2025
New Business:
- Airport Maintenance Supervisor Compensation
- Resolution to Exceed Levy Limit
- Schedule Budget Hearing and Special Town Meeting of Electors
Spectrum Estimated Completion Dates
The Google Earth Map shows the estimated completions dates. There are areas that might take a little longer such as easements or Xcel Poles attachments that are pending pole replacements. Spectrum's goal is to have everything completed by the end of September.
Click on Map to Enlarge
The Transfer Station is located 1/2 mile north of beautiful downtown Manitowish Waters at 217 Hwy W.
Call the Transfer Station for more information on how to recycle: 715-543-2366
CLOSED HOLIDAYS (Except Memorial Day and Labor Day)
Individuals that are interested in acquiring an annual pass for unlimited access to the brush pile, may stop in the Town Offices and obtain a pass for $50.00 for the year from the date of purchase.