Directions to the Mead Wildlife Area
The George W. Mead Wildlife Area is located in the Little Eau Pleine River Valley in central Wisconsin. The Mead encompasses areas of Marathon, Wood, and Portage counties. The Mead lies mid-way between the cities of Wausau, Stevens Point, Wisconsin Rapids, and Marshfield. It is 11 miles southwest of Mosinee; Highway S bisects the property. Access is also available from Hwys. C, M, H and O.
From Marshfield:
Take Highway 10 East to County S. Drive north approximately 6 miles to reach the Mead Education and Visitor Center.
From Stevens Point:
Take Highway 10 West to County S. Drive north approximately 6 miles to reach the Mead Education and Visitor Center.
From Wausau:
Take Interstate 39 and US-51 South to Exit 175 for WI-34 towards Wisconsin Rapids & Knowlton, Turn right. Drive south on WI-34 turn right onto County Road C. Drive west approximately 8 miles to County Road S turn left. Drive south approximately 3 miles to reach the Mead Education and Visitor Center.
From Wisconsin Rapids:
Take Highway 34 North to Highway 10 West. Drive west approximately 3 miles to County S. Drive north approximately 6 miles to reach the Mead Education and Visitor Center.