Antenna structures in Bayfield County, Wisconsin
At a glance
Bayfield County, Wisconsin has 32 FCC-registered antenna structures, 27 of them marked constructed. That is the 66th-largest count among the 72 Wisconsin counties with registrations, and 0.63% of the state's 5,115. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1215010 near Washburn at 184 m (604 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Bayfield County compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
With 32 registrations, Bayfield County ranks 66th of 72 counties in Wisconsin; Milwaukee County leads the state with 256. The average registered overall height here is 90 m, about 23% above the Wisconsin average of 73 m. The tallest standing structure, at 184 m, is about twice the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Bayfield County?
The most common filed structure type in Bayfield County is tower (code TOWER), with 11 registrations (34.4%). It is followed by guyed tower (11) and lattice tower (8). In all, 4 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 27 constructed, 3 canceled, 1 dismantled and 1 granted (not yet constructed). Only constructed registrations describe structures the registry treats as standing; canceled, dismantled and terminated records stay listed as history.
Who owns the towers in Bayfield County?
K2 Towers III, LLC holds the most registrations in Bayfield County, with 8 of the 32. The next largest are American Towers LLC (5), COUNTY OF BAYFIELD (2) and Norvado, Inc. (2). 15 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Bayfield County have registered structures?
Registrations in Bayfield County list 13 different city or place names. The most frequent are Drummond (5), Cable (5), Iron River (4), Mason (4) and Bayfield (4).
Every registration
All 32 structures in Bayfield County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washburn · 1215010 | 184 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 2 | Drummond · 1033879 | 129 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 3 | Drummond · 1284961 | 124 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 4 | Iron River · 1034702 | 122 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 5 | Drummond · 1034704 | 120 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 6 | Grand View · 1291830 | 113 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 7 | Mason · 1320235 | 110 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 8 | Bayfield · 1208160 | 106 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 9 | Mason · 1305164 | 106 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 10 | Cornucopia · 1033876 | 106 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 11 | Iron River · 1033747 | 98 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 12 | Ino · 1034703 | 98 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 13 | Iron River · 1051374 | 97 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 14 | Cable · 1290513 | 95 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 15 | Grand View · 1287605 | 94 m | Guyed tower | Canceled |
| 16 | Mason · 1285049 | 94 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 17 | Ashland · 1259311 | 93 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 18 | Bayfield · 1309039 | 93 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 19 | Bayfield · 1034902 | 92 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 20 | Bayfield · 1328550 | 91 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 21 | Mason · 1034701 | 88 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 22 | Drummond · 1200582 | 85 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 23 | Cable · 1309888 | 80 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 24 | Cable · 1275617 | 67 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 25 | Port Wing · 1232326 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 26 | Drummond · 1281540 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 27 | Solon Springs · 1273650 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 28 | Barnes · 1275305 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 29 | Washburn · 1306903 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 30 | Iron River · 1273884 | 59 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 31 | Cable · 1034705 | 20 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 32 | Cable · 1061677 | 17 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Bayfield County, WI?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 32 registered antenna structures in Bayfield County, Wisconsin, 27 of them constructed. Registration is generally required only for structures taller than about 60 m or near airports, so shorter cell sites may not appear.
What is the tallest tower in Bayfield County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Bayfield County is registration 1215010, a guyed tower near Washburn at 184 m (604 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Bayfield County?
K2 Towers III, LLC holds the most registrations in Bayfield County (8), followed by American Towers LLC (5).
What kind of towers are in Bayfield County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (11 of 32 registrations), then guyed tower (11).
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About this data
Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) database, as published October 13, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structures in Bayfield County, Wisconsin”, https://towercensus.com/towers/wisconsin/county/bayfield-county (data as of October 13, 2026).