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.
The Fall Draw Down – The When and the Why
The water level in the Chain above the dam will likely decrease from its current level and reach 8’0″ sometime shortly before October 1st.
Then beginning on October 1st, the level will be drawn down from 8’0″ to reach the final winter level on or before October 31st.
October Town Board Meeting Date Change
Due to conflict of schedules, the October Town Board Meeting date has been changed to Wednesday, October 12, 2022.
2023 Budget Hearing/Special Meeting of Electors/November Town Board Meeting
Due to conflict of schedules, the 2023 Budget Hearing, Special Meeting of Electors & the November Town Board Meeting have been scheduled for Thursday, November 10, 2022.
August 9th Election Information
View the following link for information regarding deadline dates for registration and absentee ballots for the upcoming election on August 9th.
Northwoods UTV/ATV Club Informational Meeting
Thursday, June 23rd @ 7:00pm
2nd Informational Meeting held at the MW Town Hall
View Meeting Agenda
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.