Tuscobia State Trail
- Status
- Status not posted
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Statewide rule — see below
- Camping
- None listed
- Official site
- dnr.wisconsin.gov(715) 634-7433
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
In Sawyer County, about 23 miles north of Ladysmith, Tuscobia State Trail covers about 1,071 acres.
Things to do include horseback riding, hunting in season, biking, and hiking.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| The park’s wording doesn’t give clock times — see the official wording below. | |||
Official wording
The trail is open year-round.
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Chicago).
Pets
Pets allowed on a physical leash no longer than 8 feet at all times and under control; loose pets may be seized. Property-specific pet areas/restrictions appear on park pages.
Statewide rule from Wisconsin's park system (source). This park’s page doesn’t state its own pet rules, so check for local restrictions.
Fees and passes
Per vehicle, resident vs nonresident pricing: a vehicle admission pass is required on all motor vehicles stopping in state parks, forests and recreation areas (daily $13 WI / $16 out-of-state; annual $28 / $50; rates effective Aug. 19, 2025). State trails use a per-person trail pass for certain uses. Heritage Hill SP charges a per-person admission instead.
Statewide fee rule from Wisconsin's park system; this park’s page doesn’t list its own fees.
Wisconsin park passes
- 12-month vehicle admission pass (Wisconsin plates) — $28. All Wisconsin state parks, forests and recreation areas for 12 months Details
- 12-month vehicle admission pass (out-of-state plates) — $50. Same, nonresident vehicles Details
- 12-month pass, Wisconsin residents 65+ — $13. Resident senior vehicles Details
- 12-month reduced-rate pass (additional household vehicle) — $15.50 resident / $32.50 nonresident. Additional vehicles at the same household address; bought with a full-price pass Details
- Daily vehicle admission pass — $13 resident / $3 resident 65+ / $16 nonresident Details
From the Wisconsin state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- Wisconsin State Park System reservations (Camis 'Going to Camp')
- Phone
- 1-888-947-2757
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Things to do
BikingHorseback ridingHuntingHiking
Trails
| Trail | Length | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuscobia State Trail | 74 mi | — | Rail trail: YesCrushed stone surface |
Trail descriptions from the park
- Rail Trail: Yes
- Length: 74 miles
- Surface: Crushed stone
- Counties: Price, Sawyer, Washburn, Barron
- Communities: Park Falls, Loretta, Draper, Winter, Ojibwa, Radisson, Couderay, Birchwood
Ice Age National Scenic Trail: The section of the Tuscobia State Trail from its connection with the Wild Rivers State Trail north of Rice Lake (County Highway SS in Barron County near Haugen) to the Barron/Washburn county line west of Red Cedar Lake at 30th Avenue is certified as part of the Ice Age National Scenic Trail. The Ice Age Trail is designated further east over the Red Cedar Lake Bridge to Loch Lomond Boulevard.
After crossing over the bridge, the current route of the Ice Age Trail goes off the Tuscobia State Trail corridor and continues east on Featherstone Road (which parallels State Highway 48), then south on Loch Lomond Boulevard to the Barron County Forest.
All-terrain vehicles are permitted to cross west over the Red Cedar Lake Bridge to connect with Washburn County ATV trails, but must stay off the Ice Age Trail certified/designated portion of the Tuscobia Trail corridor from the Red Cedar Lake Bridge to County Highway SS.
Amenities
Recreation
- Horse trails
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Getting there
- Nearest town
- Ladysmith — about 23 mi north (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 45.7906, -91.1127 (from PAD-US)
- Phone
- (715) 634-7433
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Directions from the park
Rice Lake: The Tuscobia State Trail begins north of Rice Lake at the trail's junction with the Wild Rivers State Trail. Barron County has parking and pit toilets available at the Tuscobia/Wild Rivers trail junction on Highway SS (near State Highway 53) north of Rice Lake. Parking is also available in the town of Rice Lake. Birchwood: The community of Birchwood is the closest town to the western end of the motorized section of the trail. All-terrain vehicles are allowed on the trail to the Red Cedar Lake Bridge, about 2.5 miles west of Birchwood. In Birchwood, the trail parallels State Highway 48. Parking is available along city streets. Park Falls: The eastern terminus of the Tuscobia State Trail begins in Park Falls. Parking is available at the trailhead at the Price County Park near 9th Avenue and 2nd Street in Park Falls. Sawyer County: There are parking, services and accommodations available at the several small communities in Sawyer County, including Couderay, Radisson, Ojibwa, Winter, Loretta and Draper. State highways 27 and 70 parallel portions of the trail in Sawyer County.
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Wisconsin State Park System — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- Wisconsin DNR 'Find a Park' directory (server-rendered Drupal view, ?page=0..5), filtered to /topic/parks/ property pages
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology