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.
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.
2024 Amnesty Voucher Program
Coming June 1st, 2024, the Town of Manitowish Waters will be offering a NEW Amnesty Voucher Program for our residents.
Bike Trail Extension Project in Manitowish WatersPowell Road to Manitowish/Deer Path Road
Bike trail update - July 2, 2024
The State has issued the final permit needed for the half mile portion of the bike trail that will go through the state forest. The next item will be a pre-construction meeting with the contractor, Pitlik & Wick. It is hoped that construction can begin in mid-July.
To date we have raised the sum of $357,539. Our goal is to raise $425,000, so we still need to raise $67,461. Everyone has been very generous. If it is possible for you to add on to your previous giving, that would be greatly appreciated. Please also contact anyone you know who might be interested in contributing to the bike trail. The bike trail committee feels confident it will be able to raise the additional monies so that trail building can begin this year. We will update you after the pre-construction meeting with a tentative completion date for the trail.
Thank you for your generous donations in the past and for your continued support for the bike trail extension.
The Highway 51 Bike Trail Committee
$425,000 Goal
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.