The Village of Crivitz, Wisconsin, the “Gateway to the North”, including the beautiful Peshtigo River, Peshtigo River State Forest, Lake Noquebay and The Tommy Thompson Centennial Park.

Located in south-central Marinette County, a short 55 miles north of Green Bay, Crivitz is the hub of the area tourism industry. In Crivitz you will find all of the services essential to making your visit extra special. From sport shops to gift and craft shops, to gas stations, grocery stores and restaurants, when you visit the area you will find our businesses eager to serve you and your needs.

Crivitz was founded in 1883 by a forward thinking businessman named Fredrick J. Bartels and named after his hometown of Crivitz Germany. Our businesses and citizens maintain that same sense of vision and forward thinking today. New business is welcomed and encouraged by the Village Board of Trustees and the Crivitz Business and Recreation Associations. We remain in close contact with our “sister city” in Germany through the Sister City organization. In Crivitz we believe in remembering our heritage while keeping an eye on the future.

Governor Thompson State Park is located on 2,800 acres of forest. The site protects 5,300 feet of shoreline on Wood and Huber lakes and protects Handsaw and Woods Lake Outlet. Some of the activities that can be enjoyed include hiking, bird watching, camping, fishing, biking, picnicking, along with cross country skiing, ice fishing and snowshoeing in the winter.

Lake Noquebay is a large freshwater lake that can be used for swimming, fishing or water skiing. The Crivitz Ski Cats, a popular attraction, perform weekly during the summer.

Source: www.villageofcrivitz.com