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.
Manitowish Waters Planning Commission Workshop
December 3, 2024 @ 6:00pm
Manitowish Waters Airport Terminal Building
Order of Business
A. Call to order @ 6:00 P.M.
B. Information presented on, and public discussion of, proposed Amendments to Chapter 5 of the Manitowish Waters Comprehensive Plan.
Town Board Meeting Changed to Wednesday, August 14
Due to the August 13th Election, the regularly scheduled monthly Town Board Meeting has been changed from Tuesday, August 13th, 2024 to Wednesday, August 14th, 2024.
Recycling Extravaganza @ Eagle River Elementary School
Saturday, August 24 from 9am – 1pm
Eagle River Elementary School
1700 Pleasure Island Rd
Eagle River, WI
This is a free event but please consider bringing an unexpired, nonperishable food item for the Vilas County Food Pantry.
Manitowish Waters Bike Trail Extension ProjectPowell Road to Manitowish/Deer Path Road
Bike trail update - October 2024
As you may have noticed, work is now underway on the Bike Trail Extension Project along Highway 51. The grubbing of trees for the trail started at Manitowish Road and is complete almost to Little Bohemia. The contractor plans to complete all trail work this fall except for the paving. This will allow the gravel bed to settle before the blacktop is placed. Depending on spring weather, the bike trail extension to Powell Road should be completely usable by mid to late May.
People have been very generous with their contributions. To date, we have raised $367,539. The projected construction cost is for $417,650. Therefore any additional donations to the Bike Trail Extension Project would be greatly appreciated, and may be dropped off or mailed to:
Town of Manitowish Waters
Bike Trail Extension Project
5733 Airport Rd.
P.O. Box 267
Manitowish Waters, WI 54545
If you know someone who is a biker or walker, please ask them to help support this extension of the Manitowish Waters Bike Trail along Highway 51 from Manitowish/Deer Path Roads to Powell Road. We will have safe walking and biking for all along busy Highway 51.
Pickleball ProjectFundraising Efforts are Now Underway!
- Eight (8) Pickleball courts will be built next to the Town Hall and the Youth Center.
- The Town has donated the land and will ultimately own the courts.
- This is a community-based project for the benefit of all who live here or come to vacation and enjoy our community.
- The cost of the project will be funded primarily through private donations. Over half of the budgeted costs have already been pledged through these donations!
- A local group is managing this project and they are working tirelessly to raise the remaining pledges before the end of this year.
- The non-profit MW Alliance Foundation is assisting the MW Pickleball Project team by making ONLINE DONATIONS (by credit card) available through the Alliance website.
- If you prefer to send a check, make payable to: Town of Manitowish Waters and mail to: MW Pickleball Project, PO BOX 267, Manitowish Waters, WI 54545.
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.