Land for sale in Vilas County recently totaled nearly $123 million and almost 3,000 acres. Vilas County ranks 16th in the Badger State for the total acreage of land currently advertised for sale. Of all locations in Vilas County with farms and rural real estate for sale, Eagle River had the most land for sale. Based on its natural assets, Vilas County's economy is dependent on tourism and recreation. Vilas County is Wisconsin's 21st largest county (1,017 square miles). It's located in the North Central Wisconsin region of Wisconsin.