Explore the Willow Flowage

Join in on the fun as we venture to the Willow Flowage north of Tomahawk for a day or two of paddling, pot luck picnicking, and if you want, island camping. The Willow Flowage is a 6,392 acre island studded reservoir located in Oneida County. The DNR property includes 73 miles of shoreline (95% undeveloped), 106 islands and 37 rustic campsites. This true adventure will cover two days, one overnight. You can choose to join in for a day trip or make it an overnight camping trip on an island or possibly a peninsula.
Explore the Willow Flowage, Thursday July 31- Friday August 1, 10:00 am, put-in at the "Sandy Landing"
Doug and Berta Michie, along with Cindy Skinner will have their pontoon boats which will tow your boat and haul your gear, if you want, to the picnic site. Jay will also have his fishing boat to assist. You need to be at the put-in (Sandy Landing) at 10:00 am on Thursday or Friday to take advantage of the tow. Will bring paddlers back to their vehicles at prearranged times with Jay. The "Sandy Landy" is just north of the dam landing about 1/2 mile. Some things that you may want to participate in are picnicking, paddling, observing wildlife, evening sightseeing from a pontoon, fishing, tent camping, photo taking, star gazing, relaxing, etc.. What to bring: PFD (required), your own beverages, snacks, potluck picnic item, binoculars, personal items. Campers need to bring all their own meals and gear. Propane cooking stoves will be available to use. Coolers with ice will be available on the pontoon boats. A small donation toward boat gas would be appreciated. Directions from Rhinelander: (22 miles, 40 min) Starting at the intersection of Hwy K and 47 travel west on Hwy K to the intersection with Hwy 51. Cross Hwy 51 to Swamp Lake Rd.. Follow Swamp Lake Rd. to Hwy Y and turn right. From Hwy Y make a left turn on Willow Dam Rd. to the "sand boat landing", up the road about 1/2 mile from the dam boat landing. New for 2025 - A donation of $5.00 per event is requested for non-NPT members which can be paid at the event. Membership for NPT is $10.00/year. To become a NPT member go to NorthernPaddleTrail.org and click on membership. Doug and Berta Michie and Jay are co-hosting this event. Please contact Jay if you have any questions. [jayjoppa1950@gmail.com](mailto:jayjoppa1950@gmail.com) We hope you can join us on this NPT adventure.