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!
Town Board Workshops
A quorum of Committee/Board members may be present.
Town Board Workshops
- Thursday, March 19, 2026
- Friday, March 20, 2026
9:00am – 2:00pm
Manitowish Waters Town Hall
Notice hereby given that Town Board members and employees will/may be meeting with Alison Lebwohl Consulting for workshop sessions. No official Town Board action will be taken.
Northwoods EMS District Meetings & Reports
The Northwoods EMS team provides rapid, compassionate, and high-quality emergency medical care to our community.
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.
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.