If you’re looking to really take advantage of Hayward’s ample forests, the area boasts a ton of campgrounds. These include – but are not limited to – the bustling Treeland Resorts, equipped with deluxe motel suites and boat rental for travel on the “Big Chip,” or .
Since 1960, the small town of Hayward, Wisconsin, has hosted what has been called the "Olympics of the forest," featuring competitive events for lumberjacks (and lumberjills).