Lake Country ATV Club of Barnes Wi.

06/11/2026

Come and visit our tent at the Taste of Barnes this Saturday. We will be selling Root beer floats and tickets to win a Yeti cooler.
We’ll also have some raffle boards available (Fathers Day raffle and Crossbow) as well as selling tickets to win a UTV with additional cash prizes.

06/09/2026

Have you gotten your ticket yet? If not, you can find them at: PJs Cabin Store, Backwoods, Tracks, Barnes Trading Post, Decoy Bar, KDs Bear Den and Halfway Bar.
We will also have a tent at the Taste of Barnes this Saturday. Come and see us!

06/01/2026

The only thing hotter in Barnes, WI than the Lake Country UTV Raffle is the McCullough Brothers playing at the Barnes Trading Post today. Thank you Elliot and Nadia for letting us sell tickets at your Sunday Funday. We sold over a $1000.00 worth of Raffle tickets in 3 hours. We had a blast!!!

05/28/2026

05/28/2026

The new Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources ATV / UTV lawbook is out. The photo goes over some of the key changes. Based on some of the posts we have read online, we wanted to help clarify a few things.

Number 4, careless operation causing property damage may cost 3 times the repair cost is designed to help small townships go after riders choosing to destroy unpaved roads / parking lots.

Number 10, No towing people on trails / routes, this doesn't apply to towing machines that have people on / in them. Here is the actual code:

NR64.07(6) TOWING OF OBJECTS. While operating an all-terrain vehicle or utility terrain vehicle, no person may:

While operating on a trail or route open to the public, tow any trailer, toboggan, sled, skis, bicycle, skates or toy vehicle, bearing any person. This paragraph does not apply to the towing of a disabled all-terrain vehicle or utility terrain vehicle.

05/27/2026

Coming soon!
UTV raffle, various bars will be selling tickets to win a 2025 Yamaha VI Ranch edition UTV. $20 a ticket or 6 for $100.
Will post where you can pick up a ticket soon.

05/24/2026

We still have some spots on our Crossbow raffle board (at PJs Cabin Store) and our Fathers Day Raffle board (at Decoy Bar). Ask the bartender and they will help you out!

05/15/2026

FYI- Douglas County ATV trails closed due to Fire danger.

****UPDATE**** 5/18/26
The recent rain has helped the fire danger and most of our trails are open once again. Please see our most recent post at Douglas County Forestry Department for the updated and map.

05/10/2026

Thank you for all that were able to attend our meat raffle yesterday. We had a fun filled day and made some money along the way to support our club.
Special thank you to our volunteers and Bill from Backwoods Bar & Grill.
Our next meat raffle will be at Decoy Bar June 21st. If you haven’t gotten on the Prize board yet, stop in there is still spots left! We will be giving away 20 prizes worth over $6000!

05/08/2026

This is False, the trails are open. Please be respectful and stay on the trails.

Woah boy! If you’re seeing this image floating around social media, it’s fake and misleading.

While some counties may choose to close trails due to fire danger, those decisions are made locally on a county-by-county basis. It’s important to check official local sources before sharing posts like this online.

If you’re planning a ride, always check with the appropriate local, county, state, or federal agency before heading out.

Some trails are still closed due to spring thaw conditions. Others are already open.

For example, Burnett County currently states on its official website:

“We are currently in our spring fire season. During this time, all trails are closed due to the risk of fire, and many trails are too wet to support ATV/UTV traffic, causing excessive damage. If conditions allow, our Summer ATV/UTV Trail System will open the Friday before Memorial Day (May 22).”

That information comes directly from the county’s official .gov website.

There may absolutely be additional closures around the state, but not every county shown in orange on this graphic is closed. The best way to verify trail status is by checking official county sources directly.

Now let’s talk fire safety for a minute.

Lt. Jake Holsclaw, Off-Highway Vehicle Administrator and Conservation Warden with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, states:

“In most cases, trails are opened and closed based on seasonal recommendations by each county. Some counties may elect to close a trail based on fire conditions. In the event of an actual wildfire, emergency services may close a section of trail as well. Remember all ATVs and UTVs have to have USFS-approved spark arresters before operating on a trail or route.”

Want to learn how to stay safe during high fire danger?

https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/ForestFire