Fall is the most scenic season in northern Wisconsin, and Oneida County in the heart of the Northwoods is the perfect place to go to check out the fall color show. Here’s where to go and what you’ll be able to see on your next fall getaway to Oneida County.
Timing
Fall colors vary from year to year depending on a lot of different factors, including weather and climate conditions. Mild days and cool nights above freezing are the best to make the colors pop, but dry or drought conditions can stress trees and make leaves drop earlier.
Peak color in northern Wisconsin is generally the first week in October, but again, conditions can vary from year to year. Generally, it can take a few weeks to a month or more from when colors begin to change to reach peak.
The earliest trees to turn are red maples and sugar maples, which go from green to orange-red. Yellow birches and aspen start changing typically in the middle of fall color season, with oaks holding onto their dark red or brown leaves well into late autumn.
Fall color report
See the latest Oneida County fall color report, featuring updates from Minocqua, Three Lakes, and Rhinelander.
Where to see fall colors in Oneida County
Oneida County has lots of scenic trails to enjoy in the fall. These routes pass through stunning, colorful northern Wisconsin forests and along the shores of some of the Northwoods’ most beautiful lakes.
- 3 great trails to hike this fall
- Four secluded hiking trails in Oneida County
- 5 dog-friendly hiking trails in Oneida County
- There’s still time to hit the bike trails this fall
- Order an Oneida County Trails Guide
If you’d rather explore northern Wisconsin on four wheels, you’ll find lots of great routes that will take you through the heart of Oneida County’s fall color, including auto and motorcycle tours and ATV/UTV trails.
Where to stay in Oneida County
Make a weekend—or week—out of your fall trip to Oneida County. This amazing vacation destination in northern Wisconsin is home to lots of great places to stay, from modern hotels with all the amenities to classic Northwoods lodges and comfortable cabins. Browse our list of filterable lodging properties here.
