The Wisconsin Woodland Report June 2026 Columbia County Land; Hunting, Timber, Investments! Market Snapshot for 20+ Acre Properties

9 Forestland properties are currently available in Columbia County Wisconsin, let us know if you are interested in buying or selling in this county or anywhere in Wisconsin.

Available Properties Report

•  For more information on any of these properties call us, or send an email with the mls number and your contact info to WoodlandTeamWI@gmail.com
  

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🌲 THE WOODLAND REPORT – Columbia County

Hunting • Timber • Investments

Market Snapshot – 20+ Acre Properties

📍 County Overview

Columbia County lies in south-central Wisconsin, featuring a mix of rolling uplands, river valleys, and productive woodlands. It lies just east of the Wisconsin Dells region and includes portions of high-quality wildlife habitat and recreational lands.

Columbia County Wisconsin, History, Waters, and Naturalists Meet

Our earliest Explorers were excited to find a narrow strip of land where the current city of Portage is located, this portage between the Fox and Wisconsin Rivers was significant since it joined the Great Lakes and the North Atlantic with the Mississippi and the Caribbean. 

Later influential Naturalists also found this area significant and we have two renowned environmentalists at each end of the county with John Muir's boyhood home just to the north in Marquette County, and Aldo Leopold's sandy farm just across the river on the west.

When Aldo Leopold wrote 'A Sand County Almanac' he was sitting on his sandy tree farm just a few across the river from here in Sauk County, the terrain of western Columbia County is about the same, with miles of Pines, Oaks and other forests all growing on this beautiful and powerful river.

The Eastern part of this county includes better soils with better quality trees, farms and wildlife areas.

Just to the west of Columbia County we find the world famous recreation capital of Wisconsin Dells, a place for the kids to play while you enjoy the solitude of your woodland hideaway.

  Our clients at Woodland Management Service own a significant amount of land in Columbia County with Quality Pines for great income and Oaks which are not much for quality timber but they do produce some fantastic wildlife habitat that attracts plentiful Grouse, Bear, Deer and Turkeys.

Columbia County is home to over 100 thousand acres of forest land. 

  Most of this forest land is medium quality Oak with 70 thousand acres of Oak forests which provide premium deer and turkey habitat and good income for the forest landowners.

🌳 Forestland Summary

Total Forest Cover: ~98,000 acres (~19% of county land).
Dominant Forest Types (approximate):

• Oak & Hickory — 66,300 acres

• Pine — 13,400 acres

• Maple & Basswood — 9,800 acres

• Aspen — 4,500 acres

• Elm, Ash, other — 4,000 acres

These woodlands provide excellent wildlife habitat, timber income potential, and recreational value for hunting and outdoor enthusiasts.

🏷 20+ ACRE LAND MARKET DATA

📈 Recent Sales (2025 Closing Activity)

In 2025, at least 18 forestland parcels (20+ acres) sold in Columbia County, indicating active buyer interest.

Examples:

• ~51.8 acres, sold ~$90,000 (~$1,737/acre)

• ~80 acres, sold ~$160,000 (~$2,000/acre)

• ~27.45 acres, sold ~$186,000 (~$6,776/acre)

📌 Current Active Listings (Fall 2025)

As of the latest snapshot:
9 forestland properties (20+ acres) are currently for sale.

Active Examples:

• 20 acres – ~$75,000 (~$3,750/acre)

• 20.12 acres – ~$350,000 (~$17,396/acre)

Note: Parcel counts and prices fluctuate regularly with new listings and sales.

🦌 Wildlife & Habitat

Columbia County supports a rich diversity of wildlife thanks to its mixed forest, grassland, and wetland ecosystems. Key species include:
✔ Whitetail Deer
✔ Wild Turkey
✔ Black Bear
✔ Grouse
✔ Waterfowl (particularly near Paris Marsh, Swan Lake, and French Creek wildlife areas)

State wildlife areas such as French Creek (3,506 acres) and Swan Lake (2,466 acres) enhance conservation and public recreation opportunity.

📈 Market Trends & Land Value

Columbia County forestland trends:

• Timberland and larger acreage parcels continue attracting buyers seeking hunting land, recreation, and investment.

• Proximity to the Wisconsin River and Wisconsin Dells enhances recreational value.

• Market pricing reflects location, timber quality, access, and parcel size.

📌 Investment Summary

Why forestland in Columbia County matters:
✔ Attractive deer & turkey habitat with excellent hunting demand
✔ Strong blend of oak and pine forest types with timber income potential
✔ Active market for 20+ acre properties
✔ Recreational appeal and traditional land value growth

📞 CALL TO ACTION

Thinking about buying, selling, or improving forestland in Columbia County or any part of Wisconsin?

Call the Forestland Experts: 715-204-9671
📌 Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified & Woodland Management Service — Specialists in hunting land, timberland, and investment properties.

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Current Listings for Columbia County Wisconsin

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Forestland; Hunting, Timber, Investments!

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