Vilas County Visitor Guide - 2020

2020 VISITOR GUIDE

WISCONSIN

WELCOME

Welcome to Vilas County, your premier lakeside vacation

destination. This magnificent corner of the Northwoods

is home to more than 70 silent sports trails, nearly 700

miles of snowmobile trails, 73 rivers and streams and

more than 1,300 lakes—one of the largest concentrations

of freshwater lakes on earth. You’ll also find hundreds of

shops, museums and restaurants as well as countless

resorts, cabins, motels and other lodging options—visit

vilas.org for more information.

BOULDER JUNCTION • CONOVER • EAGLE RIVER • LAC DU FLAMBEAU

LAND O’ LAKES • MANITOWISH WATERS • MINOCQUA AREA • PHELPS

PRESQUE ISLE • SAYNER-STAR LAKE • ST. GERMAIN • WINCHESTER

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Communities.................................................................................... 4-7

Lakes & Waterways .......................................................................... 8-9

Fishing ............................................................................................... 10

Public Access Waterways .................................................................11-14

Adventures ..................................................................................... 15-19

Shopping & Dining .............................................................................20

Lodging ...............................................................................................21

Map It Vilas County ....................................................................... 22-23

Vilas County FAQ ................................................................................24

Trail Grid ............................................................................................ 25

County Map .................................................................................. 26-27

Arts & Museums ................................................................................28

Calendar of Events ........................................................................ 29-33

Fishing Events ....................................................................................34

Recurring Events ................................................................................35

Advertiser Index ............................................................................ 36-39

Advertisements ............................................................................. 39-56

Photography

VILAS.ORG

This visitor guide was made possible by the generous

support of advertisers featured in the guide. Photos in

this guide have been provided courtesy of Vilas County

Tourism & Publicity, Bruce Nelson, Scott Lamers, the

communities of Vilas County and the visitors who have

shared their vacation moments with Vilas County.

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COMMUNITIES

ARRIVE IN PARADISE

In each of the 12 communities of Vilas County, you’ll fi nd accommodations ideal for your next getaway. Enjoy a family-owned

resort, comfortable motel, spacious vacation rental or scenic campground. Each community is unique and perfect for a

getaway for a family, a couple or a group of friends. Discover shopping, dining, lodging and recreational activities in these

one-of-a-kind small towns. For more information on Vilas County’s communities, visit vilas.org.

4 COMMUNITIES

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BOULDER JUNCTION

715.385.2400 | boulderjct.org

Big wilderness. Bigger fun. Boulder Junction is surrounded

by the Northern Highland-American Legion State Forest,

194 glacial lakes and hundreds of miles of trails. Bike the

over 50-mile Heart of Vilas County Paved Bike Trail, fish for

a monster musky, paddle the Manitowish River or simply

gaze at the stars. Sledheads will enjoy freshly groomed

snowmobile trails that lead to local pit stops. Downtown,

you’ll find art galleries, gift shops and more, with friendly

faces welcoming you wherever you go. Whether this is your

first trip to Boulder Junction or your 25th, you’ll feel right

at home. Travel Boulder—let us help you book your

vacation today.

CONOVER

715.479.4928 | conover.org

Your adventure begins in Conover! Untarnished lakes and

lush forests reach out in all directions, with the community

of Conover being the focal point. Located just 9 miles north

of Eagle River and 9 miles south of the Wisconsin-Michigan

border, Conover is the ideal location to enjoy the true

“Northwoods.” Come to Conover and experience a way of

life that is refreshing and exciting, yet restful and rewarding.

Whether it’s fi shing a “hot spot” on one of our many lakes,

hiking or biking through a dazzling panorama of autumn

colors, or skiing or snowmobiling our picturesque forests,

year-round Conover is your starting point of ADVENTURE!

EAGLE RIVER

1.800.359.6315 | eagleriver.org

I suppose this is the place where we’re supposed to brag

about all the stuff that’s great about Eagle River, like the

“World’s Largest Chain of 28 Lakes,” or the fact that we’re

the Snowmobile Capital of the World®, but what we’d really

like to do is just tell you that Eagle River is mostly about you

doing what you like to do. Maybe you’re into kayaking, fishing,

boating, snowmobiling, hiking, museums or shopping, or

maybe you’re just about relaxing and enjoying some amazing

scenery. Either way, we’d like to think this is a place you’re

gonna love. Eagle River, Up North—Down to Earth.

LAC DU FLAMBEAU

1.877.588.3346 | lacduflambeauchamber.com

Waswagoning, “a place where they fi sh by torchlight,” is

the name the Ojibwe gave their Northwoods home. French

fur traders named the area Lac du Flambeau, “Lake of

the Torch.” Lush forests, abundant wildlife, 250 lakes and

miles of snowmobile trails combined with modern resorts,

a casino and cultural attractions to create a true year-round

destination. Visit the George W. Brown, Jr. Ojibwe Museum

& Cultural Center. Come to Lac du Flambeau and Refresh

Your Spirit.

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LAND O’ LAKES

1.800.236.3432 | landolakes-wi.org

Experience nature’s own spectacular and serene setting

on the Wisconsin-Michigan border. Land O’ Lakes is

where your journey ends and the fun begins each season.

Enjoy abundant recreational activities, beautiful lakes,

lush forests, paved trails and find everything to meet

your shopping and dining needs. Find a way of life that is

refreshing and exciting yet restful and rewarding as you hike

or bike, snowmobile or ATV/UTV, ski or snowshoe, kayak or

fish your favorite lake. Visit Land O’ Lakes for four-season

family fun. You will find Serenity at the Top of Wisconsin and

a whole lot more.

MANITOWISH WATERS

1.888.626.9877 | manitowishwaters.org

The Manitowish Waters area is the ideal spot to “get

away from it all.” Located in northwestern Vilas County in

Wisconsin’s Northwoods, Manitowish Waters is known for

its quiet, less-stressful surroundings perfect for a family

vacation, reunion, romantic getaway, hunting or fishing

excursion, or a leisure day trip. We are the Original “Up

North” Experience! Nestled in the Northern Highland-

American Legion State Forest, the township features the

famous Manitowish Waters Chain of 10 connected lakes.

Rich history, breathtaking sights, beautiful lodging and

various events—there’s always something going on in

Manitowish Waters.

MINOCQUA AREA

1.800.446.6784 | minocqua.org

The Minocqua area is Nature’s Original Water Park,

offering the very best scenery, outdoor recreation and fun

attractions. A favorite among vacationers young and old,

generation after generation, the area has activities and

events for every season. From bicycling, boating and hiking

to snowmobiling, cross-country skiing and ice fishing, your

days will be spent having fun and making memories. Book

your vacation today. See why the Minocqua area is one of

Wisconsin’s most popular vacation destinations.

PHELPS

715.545.3800 | phelpswi.us

Nestled within the 661,000-acre Nicolet National Forest,

Phelps has been an outdoor sport destination for over

a century! Whether you prefer to explore on foot, bike,

snowmobile, boat or canoe, you will find that Phelps can

accommodate you. Visit the Phelps Historical Museum,

and be sure to golf the historic Big Sand Lake Golf Course.

The heart of Phelps overlooks North Twin Lake, THE place

to catch breathtaking sunsets and star-filled night skies.

Discover an abundance of outdoor opportunities in a

friendly, welcoming community—make vacations to Phelps

on the Lake your new family tradition!

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PRESQUE ISLE

715.686.2910 | presqueisle.com

Presque Isle is known as Wisconsin’s Last Wilderness. This

77-square-mile area of lakes and forests at the far northern

border of Vilas County is your jumping-off point for trail

adventures into the national forests of Wisconsin and the

Upper Peninsula. In addition to great fishing, Presque Isle

offers trail users mountain biking, cross-country skiing and

snowmobiling. The glacial hills and crystal waters are well

suited to contemplative outdoor endeavors such as hiking

and photography, as well as more fast-paced activities like

waterskiing and snowmobiling.

SAYNER-STAR LAKE

715.542.3789 | sayner-starlake.org

The two scenic communities of Sayner and Star Lake offer

quiet beauty and small-town charm in every season. Travel

trails through old-growth forest and along pristine and

peaceful lakeshores or the local segment of the Heart of

Vilas County Paved Bike Trail System. Watch the sunrise

from your canoe or kayak. Enjoy a great meal at a local café

or supper club. Discover artsy, eclectic and unique shops.

It’s all located within minutes of your perfect cabin, cottage,

resort or vacation home getaway. For relaxation and the

true flavor of the Northwoods, come Find Yourself in Sayner-

Star Lake!

ST. GERMAIN

715.477.2205 | st-germain.com

How do you know you have arrived in St. Germain? Turns out

everyone sees the big picture a little different, but the feeling

is the same. It’s how you feel connected to the big picture

that matters. It might be the smell of the towering pines, or

the majestic bald eagles that soar over both land and water.

A romantic cabin or resort full of families unplugging to enjoy

some much-needed relaxation. Watching the stars fill the

night sky as a roaring campfire crackles around you. You will

see your picture in the most unique way, your way because

some things can’t be explained, only experienced. That’s

when you have arrived in St. Germain.

WINCHESTER

715.686.2123 | winchesterwi.com

Winchester, located in the northwest corner of Vilas County,

encompasses over 34,000 acres and 63 lakes. Almost

80 percent of the town’s area is wooded with more than

6,000 acres of public land as part of the Northern Highland-

American Legion State Forest. A small community most

of the year, our area is perfect for summer activities like

fishing, boating, biking and hiking. Winter sports such as

skiing, snowmobiling and snowshoeing are also popular.

Our newly renovated school building houses a community

area, the Winchester Public Library and an excellent history

display of the area.

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LAKES & WATERWAYS

Vilas County is home to one of the largest collections of freshwater lakes in the world, with more than 1,300 beautiful

lakes and 73 rivers and streams. There are large lake chains with miles of shoreline to explore and backcountry waters that

haven’t even been named. You can see details on our largest lakes on pages 11-14, including GPS coordinates, what you’ll

fi nd there, public access information, and the size and depth of each lake.

But there are some things that can’t be charted or graphed, like the wonder of seeing the Milky Way from the end of a dock

or how it feels to sit with someone special on the shore and watch the sun dip below the trees. Find your own moment—and

your new favorite lake in Vilas County.

GET ON THE WATER

Vilas County’s lakes have lured people to the Northwoods

for more than a century, and these waterways are still as

beautiful and unspoiled as they were during the days of the

steam trains. Here are some of the best ways to enjoy the

county’s remarkable lakes.

PADDLING

If you’re looking for a paddling adventure, you’ve found it.

Launch your canoe, kayak or stand-up paddleboard on one

of our established routes or chart your own course. There

are endless calm waters to explore.

TUBING

Outfi tters on the Wisconsin River are ready to set you up for

a relaxing trip. They’ll help you with all the details, including

the best places to spot wildlife.

SWIMMING

Is there anything more refreshing than a swim in a

Northwoods lake? Dive into the cool, clear waters of a

Vilas County lake or soak up the sun on the soft sand of a

secluded, postcard-perfect beach.

FISHING

Vilas County’s rich fi shing waters attract anglers throughout

the year. Here, you’ll find everything from crappie, perch

and bluegill to hard-fighting walleye, pike and musky. Vilas

County lakes also hold some of the biggest, most beautiful

smallmouth bass in the state. When temperatures drop,

grab your auger to experience one of the best areas for ice

fi shing in the Northwoods.

BOATING

Boaters will find endless waters to explore, including big

lake chains perfect for a day cruise, and lakes that are ideal

for waterskiing and tubing.

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LAKE CHAINS

Vilas County’s famous lake chains offer boaters an

opportunity to explore a few lakes—or more than a dozen—

in a single outing. Here’s a quick guide to some of the best.

EAGLE RIVER CHAIN

One of the most well-known chains in the Northwoods

is the Eagle River Chain of Lakes. In fact, it’s the largest

freshwater chain of lakes in the world. It connects with the

Three Lakes Chain to the south, so boaters have a total of

28 lakes to explore. The Eagle River portion of the chain

includes 10 lakes covering 3,600 acres, including small

waters like the 31-acre Lynx Lake and expansive lakes like

the nearly 1,000-acre Catfish Lake.

CISCO CHAIN

In far northern Vilas County, the Cisco Chain takes boaters

into Michigan waters. With 15 lakes and 270 miles of

shoreline, it’s a chain of substantial size. Big Lake, West Bay

and Mamie Lake extend into Vilas County and connect with

Cisco and Thousand Island lakes to the north.

LAC DU FLAMBEAU CHAIN

This spring-fed 10-lake chain is known for its abundant fish

and clear water. It’s anchored by Fence Lake, a clear, 3,483-

acre lake containing musky, panfish, smallmouth bass,

northern pike and walleye. There are many places to get

on the water, and one of the chain’s lakes, Long Interlaken,

borders downtown Lac du Flambeau.

MANITOWISH WATERS CHAIN

In Manitowish Waters, you’ll fi nd a 10-lake chain with some

great fi shing and an interesting history. The chain includes

Rest Lake, Stone Lake, Fawn Lake, Clear Lake, Little Star

Lake, Island Lake, Alder Lake, Spider Lake, Wild Rice Lake

and Manitowish Lake. The lake that helped the chain gain

fame is Little Star Lake, home to Little Bohemia Lodge, site

of a 1934 shootout between John Dillinger and the FBI.

LAKE LOUNGING

Patty M. | Minocqua Area

Many fun ways to explore the beautiful, pristine lakes!

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FISHING

Vilas County boasts some of the best fishing for smallmouth

bass, walleye and musky in North America. With 1,300 lakes

and 73 rivers and streams, there are nearly limitless places

to cast a line. We have big lakes with plenty of open water

and small lakes that are rarely fished. Want to make the most

of your next fishing trip? Here are some answers to a few

common questions.

WHERE SHOULD I FISH? You can barely drive a country mile

in Vilas County without passing a decent fishing lake. Our

lake grid (pages 11-14) details waters with public access

that will help you find beautiful fishing waters. The grid

includes species of fish, the size and depth of each lake and

boat launch details, along with GPS coordinates.

WHAT FISHING EVENTS ARE COMING UP? We have

tournaments year-round for competitive anglers, seminars

for amateurs who want to learn more and special events for

kids. See Fishing Events on page 34.

DO I NEED A BOAT? No! There are endless places to enjoy

shore fi shing. Check out Upper Gresham Lake in Boulder

Junction, Rest Lake in Manitowish Waters, Star Lake in

Sayner-Star Lake, Silver Lake in Eagle River and several

locations in Presque Isle, including Horsehead Lake, Little

Horsehead Lake and Oxbow Lake.

HOW CAN I BE SURE TO LAND A BIG FISH? There are no

guarantees in life, but your chances of success will improve

drastically if you hire a fishing guide. Guides can share

lessons you’ll use for a lifetime, plus, they’re a bargain when

you factor in the great value of being able to use their boat

and equipment.

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BASS FISHING ON LITTLE ST. GERMAIN LAKE

Dawn B. | St. Germain

A very happy fisherman, catching a bass on Little St. Germain Lake!

Record haul

Anglers have landed some state records on Vilas

County’s lakes. There was the 54-inch tiger musky

caught on Lac Vieux Desert in 1919, and the 29-

inch silver redhorse caught in Plum Creek in 1985.

There was the 18-pound walleye landed on High Lake

in 1933 and the 4.3-inch mottled sculpin (they are

small!) captured in Gunlock Lake in 2016. Records are

meant to be broken, and they just might be broken here

again—cast a line and try your luck.

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PUBLIC ACCESS WATERWAYS

BOAT LANDING

CI - Carry-In

GR - Gravel Ramp

PR - Paved Ramp

UR - Unimproved Ramp

PUBLIC ACCESS

BR - Boat Ramp

BF - Barrier-Free Boat Ramp

P - Barrier-Free Pier

T - Walk-In Trail

R - Roadside

W - Wilderness in Public Ownership

BW - Barrier-Free Wilderness Access

NW - Navigable Water

CHAIN OF LAKES

- Cisco Chain

t - Eagle River

• - Lac du Flambeau

• - Manitowish Waters

LAKE TYPE

DG - Drainage Lake

SE - Seepage Lake

SP - Spring Lake

LOCATION

AV - Arbor Vitae

BJ - Boulder Junction

CL - Cloverland

CO - Conover

ER - Eagle River

LF - Lac du Flambeau

LL - Land O’ Lakes

LI - Lincoln

MW - Manitowish Waters

MA - Minocqua

PH - Phelps

PL - Plum Lake (Sayner-Star Lake)

PI - Presque Isle

SG - St. Germain

WA - Washington

WI - Winchester

SPECIES OF FISH

A - Abundant

C - Common

P - Present

For the most current info go to: https://dnr.wi.gov/lakes

Area (acres)

Max. Depth (ft.)

Mean Depth (ft.)

Public Access

Lake Map

Lake Type

Musky

Northern Pike

Walleye

LM Bass

SM Bass

Panfish

Trout

Boat Landing

Location

GPS Latitude/

Longitude

Chain of Lakes

ADELADE LAKE 60 69 R X DG P P P P P C CI WI N 46 14.983 W 89 53.828

ALDER LAKE 274 33 R X DG C P A P P C CI MW N 46 05.555 W 89 49.494 •

ALLEQUASH LAKE 426 24 10 BR X DG C C C C P A PR BJ N 46 02.044 W 89 37.816

ALLEQUASH SPRINGS 10 9 W SP P CI PL N 46 02.058 W 89 34.807

ALMA LAKE 58 18 11 BR X SE C C P C A PR SG N 45 54.625 W 89 25.601

ANNA BELLE LAKE 213 30 12 BF X DG C P C P C PR PI N 46 13.239 W 89 40.780

ANNE LAKE 37 77 18 T X SE P C C CI PI N 46 10.301 W 89 47.154

ANVIL LAKE 398 32 19 BR X SE P C P P PR WA N 45 56.186 W 89 03.795

ARROWHEAD LAKE 99 43 BR X SP C P C P P C PR AV N 45 54.206 W 89 41.152

AURORA LAKE 94 4 BR DG P P P UR PL N 46 01.279 W 89 32.404

BAKER LAKE 36 21 BR SP P P C UR CO N 46 03.995 W 89 20.806

BALLARD LAKE 505 25 9 BR X DG C C C P C PR PL N 46 03.878 W 89 29.361

BENSON LAKE 28 15 W DG P C P P P C CI MW N 46 08.220 W 89 55.005

BIG ARBOR VITAE LAKE (North) 1090 41 18 BR X DG A A C C PR AV N 45 56.614 W 89 39.456

BIG ARBOR VITAE LAKE (Southeast) PR AV N 45 55.110 W 89 38.202

BIG GIBSON LAKE 116 15 T SE P P P C PR LL N 46 08.361 W 89 32.863

BIG LAKE 771 30 13 BR X DG C C A P C C GR LL N 46 12.200 W 89 27.655

BIG LAKE 835 61 BR X DG C P C P C C PR BJ N 46 08.680 W 89 46.452

BIG LAKE - CAMPGROUND PR PI N 46 09.734 W 89 47.172

BIG MUSKELLUNGE LAKE (South) 930 70 26 BR X DG C P C C P C PR BJ N 46 00.505 W 89 37.763

BIG MUSKELLUNGE LAKE (North) UR PL N 46 01.560 W 89 36.236

BIG MUSKELLUNGE LAKE - CAMPGROUND PR PL N 46 00.347 W 89 36.809

BIG PORTAGE 638 40 18 BR X SE C P C P PR LL N 46 06.971 W 89 17.060

BIG ST. GERMAIN LAKE 1617 42 21 BR X DG C C C P P C P PR SG N 45 56.625 W 89 30.533

BIG SAND LAKE 1427 56 16 BR X DG C P C P C A PR PH N 46 04.318 W 88 58.483

BIRCH LAKE 528 45 BR X DG C P C C C C PR WI N 46 12.667 W 89 50.205

BITTERSWEET LAKE 104 31 T SE C C C UR AV N 45 92.746 W 89 60.270

BLACK OAK LAKE 584 85 34 BR X DG C P C C A P PR LL N 46 09.330 W 89 18.417

BLUEBERRY LAKE 12 27 T SE P A CI PL N 46 01.497 W 89 35.164

BOOT LAKE 284 15 9 BF X DG C C C C A PR CL N 45 57.958 W 89 19.857

BOULDER LAKE 524 23 12 BR X DG C P A P P C PR BJ N 46 07.936 W 89 39.367

BRANDY LAKE 110 44 BR X DG C C P C A PR AV N 45 54.261 W 89 41.908

BUG LAKE 19 11 T SE P CI AV N 45 57.043 W 89 38.970

CAMP LAKE 59 31 9 T X SE P A CI AV N 46 00.163 W 89 43.746

CATFISH LAKE 1012 30 12 BR X DG C P A P P C PR ER N 45 54.171 W 89 12.753 t

CIRCLE LILY LAKE 223 35 BR X DG P P P P C C UR MW N 46 09.320 W 89 54.483

CLAIR LAKE 51 15 R X SE P C CI LL N 46 06.975 W 89 20.745

CLEAR LAKE 212 21 W X SE P P P P CI MW N 46 09.239 W 89 48.951

CLEAR LAKE 555 45 16 BR X SP C C C P P C PR MW N 46 08.364 W 89 49.418 •

COOKS LAKE 9 20 W SE P P CI CL N 45 58.495 W 89 18.761

CRAB LAKE 949 60 22 BR X DG C P C P P C GR PI N 46 12.199 W 89 43.753

CRANBERRY LAKE (Oneida Co. access) 956 23 9 BR X DG C P A P P C GR ER N 45 53.183 W 89 10.200 t

CRYSTAL LAKE 88 67 34 BR X SE P C P UR PL N 45 59.972 W 89 36.633

DAY LAKE 117 48 BR X SE P C UR BJ N 46 04.091 W 89 42.447

DEAD PIKE LAKE 297 80 26 BR X DG C P C P P C GR MW N 46 05.912 W 89 53.318

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Area (acres)

Max. Depth (ft.)

Mean Depth (ft.)

Public Access

Lake Map

Lake Type

Musky

Northern Pike

Walleye

LM Bass

SM Bass

Panfish

Trout

Boat Landing

Location

GPS Latitude/

Longitude

Chain of Lakes

DEADMANS LAKE 14 20 BR SE A C CI SG N 45 58.790 W 89 26.886

DEADWOOD LAKE 23 29 R SE P P CI LL N 46 12.274 W 89 28.456

DEEP LAKE 10 29 T SE P P CI CO N 45 59.354 W 89 18.654

DEERSKIN LAKE 309 18 6 BR X SP C P C C P A PR WA N 45 58.875 W 89 09.709

DEERSKIN LAKE PR WA N 45 58.668 W 89 10.149

DIAMOND LAKE 122 40 BR X SE C P P C C PR AV N 46 02.949 W 89 42.877

DOG LAKE 10 15 R SE C P CI MW N 46 08.401 W 89 54.861

DOROTHY DUNN LAKE 70 22 T SE C C P P P UR PL N 46 05.735 W 89 28.150

EAGLE LAKE 572 34 16 BR X DG C P A P P C PR WA N 45 56.424 W 89 12.359 t

EAGLE RIVER, FOREST ST. BR PR ER N 45 55.027 W 89 15.585

EAST ELLERSON LAKE 136 26 W SE C C CI AV N 46 00.278 W 89 44.904

EMERALD LAKE 27 22 10 T X SE C C CI BJ N 45 59.695 W 89 37.869

EMILY LAKE 26 20 W X DG P P C GR LF N 45 57.873 W 90 00.683

ERICKSON LAKE 106 18 DG C C C PR AV N 45 56.811 W 89 37.820

ESCANABA LAKE 293 26 14 BR X DG C P A C C PR BJ N 46 03.396 W 89 35.292

EWALD LAKE 19 9 T SE P P CI CL N 45 03.029 W 89 93.056

FALLISON LAKE 53 43 15 T X SE C CI BJ N 45 59.759 W 89 37.109

FAVIL LAKE 42 14 T X DG C P C UR LF N 45 57.540 W 89 59.609

FENCE LAKE 3555 86 37 BR X DG C C C P C C P PR LF N 45 56.998 W 89 51.930

FIREFLY LAKE 27 46 T X SE P C C CI BJ N 45 59.928 W 89 38.218

FIREFLY LAKE 27 CI BJ N 46 00.053 W 89 38.024

FISHTRAP LAKE (Manitowish River) BR X DG P C P C P C GR BJ N 46 07.144 W 89 36.230

FLAMBEAU LAKE 1176 78 28 BR X DG C P C C C C PR LF N 45 58.239 W 89 54.602 •

FOREST LAKE 466 60 29 BR X SE P C P P C GR LL N 46 09.288 W 89 22.031

FOUND LAKE 326 21 11 BR X DG C C C C A PR SG N 45 56.881 W 89 26.621

FRANK LAKE 141 24 T X SE C C C P CI PL N 46 01.654 W 89 33.282

GRASSY LAKE 220 4 T SP P P P CI BJ N 46 08.829 W 89 36.553

GUNLOCK LAKE 250 26 12 BR X SP C P P C P A GR LF N 45 54.841 W 89 49.490

HARRIS LAKE 507 57 24 BR X SP C P C P P C PR WI N 46 15.424 W 89 49.406

HELEN LAKE 111 19 NW DG P P P C C CI WI N 46 15.019 W 89 53.798

HIGH LAKE 734 31 BR X DG C P C P P C GR LL N 46 10.166 W 89 31.931

HORSEHEAD LAKE 234 24 13 R X DG C P C P P C PR PI N 46 14.044 W 89 42.584

HUNTER LAKE 184 40 17 BR X SE C C P C PR CO N 45 59.902 W 89 19.148

HURRAH LAKE 24 43 T SE P C C CI AV N 45 57.348 W 89 38.961

IKE WALTON LAKE 1424 61 10 X SE P P P P P UR LF N 46 01.889 W 89 49.080

INDIAN LAKE 68 39 BR SE P C P C CI LL N 46 07.224 W 89 24.114

IRVING LAKE 403 13 BR DG C P C C PR PL N 46 03.730 W 89 29.076

ISLAND LAKE 1023 35 13 BR X DG C C C P P C PR BJ N 46 06.148 W 89 46.383 •

JAG LAKE 158 14 BR X SE P C P P C PR BJ N 46 05.071 W 89 43.744

JEAN LAKE 24 15 W SE P P UR PL N 46 05.251 W 89 27.111

JOHNSON LAKE 78 42 BF X DG C P P C C PR AV N 45 53.926 W 89 42.698

JOYCE LAKE 29 33 X SE C C UR LL N 46 07.293 W 89 20.981

JUTE LAKE 199 23 16 BR X SE P P C C PR LL N 46 09.111 W 89 30.865

KENTUCK LAKE 957 40 13 BR X DG C C P C C PR PH N 45 59.088 W 89 00.728

KENTUCK LAKE PR PH N 45 59.590 W 88 58.894

LAC DU LUNE LAKE 426 68 24 BR X SE P P P C C UR LL N 46 08.318 W 89 22.977

LAC VIEUX DESERT 2853 38 BR X DG C C C C C C PR PH N46 07.298 W89 09.139

LAC VIEUX DESERT (Southeast side) PR PH N 46 07.412 W 89 04.417

LAC VIEUX DESERT (Southwest side) PR PH N 46 08.067 W 89 08.996

LAC VIEUX DESERT (Southwest side at dam) CI PH N 45 57.703 W 89 20.265

LAC VIEUX DESERT (via Wisconsin River) CI PH N 46 07.298 W 89 09.139

LAKE OF THE HILLS 62 10 BR DG C P A PR CO N 45 59.169 W 89 14.932

LAURA LAKE 599 43 BR X SE C C P P P CI PL N 46 03.842 W 89 27.068

LAURA LAKE UR PL N 46 02.877 W 89 25.904

LITTLE ARBOR VITAE LAKE 534 32 11 BR X DG C C C C PR AV N 45 55.170 W 89 36.787

LITTLE BASS LAKE 27 35 T SE C C GR SG N 45 57.124 W 89 28.370

LITTLE CLOUD LAKE 10 14 7 T X SE A CI SG N 45 57.328 W 89 33.705

LITTLE CRAB LAKE 76 26 R C C P UR PI N 46 10.917 W 89 42.760

LITTLE CRAWLING STONE LAKE 107 44 18 BR X DG P P P P C C GR LF N 45 55.459 W 89 53.896 •

LITTLE CROOKED LAKE 153 20 BR X DG C P C P C PR BJ N 46 09.397 W 89 41.621

LITTLE GIBSON LAKE 31 20 T SE P P C CI LL N 46 08.391 W 89 32.306

LITTLE HORSEHEAD LAKE 52 19 R DG P P P P P C GR PI N 46 14.505 W 89 43.139

LITTLE JOHN LAKE 166 19 BR X SP C P C C P A PR BJ N 46 01.191 W 89 38.636

LITTLE JOHN JUNIOR LAKE 25 26 T X SE C CI BJ N 46 00.321 W 89 38.457

LITTLE MUSKIE LAKE 78 16 X SP C P C CI AV N 45 55.052 W 89 42.133

LITTLE RICE LAKE 59 7 R SP P A P P P C CI BJ N 46 06.789 W 89 38.320

LITTLE ST. GERMAIN LAKE 980 53 11 BR X DG C A C C P C PR SG N 45 54.714 W 89 28.366

LITTLE STAR LAKE 245 67 31 NW X DG C P C P P P CI MW N 46 06.896 W 89 51.038 •

LITTLE TAMARACK FLOWAGE 200 16 BR DG P C C C PR CO N 46 05.213 W 89 20.247

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Area (acres)

Max. Depth (ft.)

Mean Depth (ft.)

Public Access

Lake Map

Lake Type

Musky

Northern Pike

Walleye

LM Bass

SM Bass

Panfish

Trout

Boat Landing

Location

GPS Latitude/

Longitude

Chain of Lakes

LITTLE TROUT LAKE 978 98 25 BR X SE C C P C P P PR LF N 46 03.250 W 89 50.977

LONE TREE LAKE 121 16 BR SE C P P CI PL N 46 02.595 W 89 30.239

LONG LAKE 872 95 30 BF X DG P P C P C P P CI PH N 46 02.728 W 89 02.606

LONG LAKE PR PH N 46 04.857 W 88 59.676

LOST CANOE LAKE 249 41 T X SE P C C C P C CI BJ N 46 04.753 W 89 35.713

LOST LAKE 544 20 BR X DG C C C C A PR SG N 45 57.669 W 89 28.608

LOWER NINEMILE LAKE 646 5 DG P C C P UR WA N 45 54.315 W 89 05.364

LYNX LAKE 22 20 BR DG C P C P P C GR PI N 46 11.428 W 89 40.166 t

LYNX LAKE 339 48 18 BR X DG C P C P C P GR WA N 45 57.043 W 89 13.763

MAMIE LAKE 400 15 10 BR X DG C P C P P C GR LL N 46 11.321 W 89 22.829

MANITOWISH RIVER BR PR BJ N 46 07.152 W 89 36.231

MANITOWISH RIVER (Hwy. 51) BR UR MW N 46 08.207 W 89 54.713

MANN LAKE 261 18 5 BR X SP C C GR BJ N 45 59.851 W 89 40.262

MANUEL LAKE 76 9 BR SE P P GR PH N 46 01.554 W 89 06.440

MCLEOD LAKE 52 7 T SE P P UR CO N 45 59.152 W 89 20.856

MERRILL LAKE 24 26 BR SE P P CI LL N 46 09.708 W 89.21.921

MIELKE LAKE 29 34 13 R X SE C CI AV N 45 55.347 W 89 37.532

MUD CREEK (Watersmeet Lake) 100 12 BR DG C P C C P C PR LI N 45 54.244 W 89 17.280 t

MUD MINNOW LAKE 12 24 SE P P CI CL N 45 57.703 W 89 20.265

MUSKELLUNGE LAKE 272 19 9 BR X DG C C C P C PR CL N 45 57.510 W 89 22.656

MYSTERY LAKE 20 7 W DG P P CI PL N 46 03.340 W 89 33.909

NEBISH LAKE 98 52 18 BR X SE A C GR PL N 46 03.225 W 89 35.928

NICHOLS LAKE 40 16 BR SE P P CI BJ N 46 06.267 W 89 41.303

NIXON CREEK (access to Nixon Lake) 110 5 NW DG C P P P P CI BJ N 46 05.935 W 89 33.646

NORTH TURTLE LAKE 369 58 NW X DG C P C P P C PR WI N 46 15.027 W 89 52.570

NORTH TWIN LAKE (Lakota Road) 2788 60 28 BF X DG C C P P C PR CO N 46 03.276 W 89 09.742

NORTH TWIN LAKE (Millerville Ln.) PR PH N 46 03.444 W 89 06.090

NOSEEUM LAKE 13 25 SE P C P UR WI N 46 11.310 W 89 49.321

OBERLIN LAKE 46 25 T SE C C CI AV N 45 56.668 W 89 35.647

OSWEGO LAKE 66 17 R SE P P P UR BJ N 46 08.219 W 89 36.128

OXBOW LAKE 511 44 15 BF X DG P P C P P P PR PI N 46 14.231 W 89 40.449

PALLETTE LAKE 173 65 33 W X SE P C C CI PL N 46 03.679 W 89 36.052

PALMER LAKE 635 13 8 BR X DG C C C C P C PR LL N 46 12.226 W 89 29.062

PAPOOSE LAKE 428 65 BR X SP C P C P P P PR PI N 46 10.580 W 89 48.256

PARTRIDGE LAKE 234 19 9 T X SP P P C P C UR PL N 46 04.595 W 89 29.714

PAUTO LAKE 17 52 T X SE C CI AV N 45 58.931 W 89 42.298

PICKEREL LAKE 293 26 12 BR X DG C P C P C PR CL N 45 58.707 W 89 22.732

PIONEER LAKE 427 27 12 BR X DG C P P C C PR CO N 46 00.500 W 89 12.457

PLEASANT LAKE 14 24 SE C P PR CO N 46 06.050 W 89 13.632

PLUM LAKE (North side) PR PL N 46 00.048 W 89 31.830

PLUM LAKE (South side) 1108 57 20 BR X DG C P C P P C PR PL N 45 59.789 W 89 31.745

PRESQUE ISLE LAKE 1280 80 BF X DG C P P P P PR PI N 46 13.449 W 89 46.184

PRESQUE ISLE LAKE PR PI N 46 12.608 W 89 47.575

RANGELINE LAKE 60 13 W SE P P CI CL N 45 58.333 W 89 17.955

RAZORBACK LAKE 362 35 15 BR X SE P C C C C C PR PL N 46 01.497 W 89 31.779

RED BASS LAKE 26 22 R SE P C C CI PI N 46 11.819 W 89 39.950

REST LAKE PR MW N 46 08.755 W 89 53.116

REST LAKE (Koller Park) 808 53 18 BR X DG C C C P P C CI MW N 46 08.286 W 89 53.058 •

RICE LAKE 71 7 R DG P P P P P CI CL N 45 56.429 W 89 19.856

ROBINSON LAKE 37 20 R X SE P P UR PH N 46 01.822 W 88 56.132

ROUND LAKE 116 25 BR DG C C C C PR PI N 46 10.155 W 89 42.347

ST. GERMAIN RIVER CI SG N 45 55.104 W 89 31.952

SALSICH LAKE 48 36 BR X SE P C C CI PL N 46 02.345 W 89 27.200

SCAFFOLD LAKE 20 30 W SE P C C CI AV N 45 57.981 W 89 37.948

SCATTERING RICE LAKE 267 17 8 NW X DG C P C P P C UR WA N 45 56.000 W 89 11.236 t

SHANNON LAKE 36 30 15 BR X SE C C C UR SG N 45 57.643 W 89 26.286

SILVER LAKE 61 19 8 BR,P X SE P C P P A GR ER N 45 55.189 W 89 14.362

SMOKY LAKE 610 39 BR SE P P P P PR PH N 46 04.823 W 88 57.166

SNIPE LAKE 239 15 10 BF X SE C C P C PR CL N 45 56.167 W 89 22.650

SNYDER LAKE 16 15 T SE P P UR PL N 46 01.637 W 89 24.446

SOUTH TURTLE LAKE 454 23 BR X DG C P C P P C PR WI N 46 20.974 W 89 89.917

SPARKLING LAKE (Southeast side) 127 64 BR X SE C C P C P PR AV N 46 00.377 W 89 41.759

SPECTACLE LAKE 171 35 12 BR X SE P C C C C PR PH N 46 00.652 W 89 00.733

SPRUCE LAKE 15 16 T SE C A CI PL N 46 03.264 W 89 34.029

STAR LAKE (East Campground) 1206 68 23 BR X DG C P C P P C PR PL N 46 01.519 W 89 28.005

STAR LAKE (West Campground) PR PL N 46 01.919 W 89 28.502

STARRETT LAKE 66 19 BR SE C P A C C GR PL N 46 01.486 W 89 34.515

STEARNS LAKE 217 16 6 R X SE P P P P P P UR LF N 45 58.701 W 89 48.485

STELLA LAKE 91 9 BR SP P P C GR SG N 45 58.486 W 89 27.547

STORMY LAKE 522 63 33 BR X SE P P C P C PR CO N 46 03.534 W 89 19.378

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Area (acres)

Max. Depth (ft.)

Mean Depth (ft.)

Public Access

Lake Map

Lake Type

Musky

Northern Pike

Walleye

LM Bass

SM Bass

Panfish

Trout

Boat Landing

Location

GPS Latitude/

Longitude

Chain of Lakes

STREET LAKE 54 22 13 T X SE P C CI BJ N 46 05.741 W 89 42.466

SUGAR MAPLE LAKE 137 46 14 W X SE P P P C CI PH N 46 06.251 W 89 04.459

TAMARACK LAKE 63 16 NW X DG P P P C CI WI N 46 14.021 W 89 51.310

TELLEFSON LAKE 19 33 T SE P P UR CO N 45 98.688 W 89 31.983

TOWANDA LAKE 146 27 10 BR X SE C P C P C PR AV N 45 56.301 W 89 42.744

TROUT LAKE (North Campground) 3816 117 49 BR X DG C C C P C C C PR BJ N 46 03.790 W 89 38.791

TROUT LAKE (Sourth Campground) PR BJ N 46 01.306 W 89 39.298

TROUT LAKE (Bendrick Drive, East side) GR AV N 46 02.338 W 89 41.244

UPPER BUCKATABON LAKE 494 47 20 BF X DG C C C C P A PR CO N 46 00.584 W 89 21.145

UPPER GRESHAM 366 32 13 BR,P X DG C P C C A PR BJ N 46 04.530 W 89 43.692

UPPER NINEMILE LAKE 91 5 R DG P P P UR WA N 45 54.479 W 89 03.218

VAN VLIET LAKE 220 23 BR X SP P P C P C PR PI N 46 11.200 W 89 45.183

VANDERCOOK LAKE 95 33 BR X SE C C C GR AV N 45 59.162 W 89 40.932

VERNA LAKE 77 23 BR SP P P P C UR AV N 45 57.584 W 89 43.424

WABASSO LAKE 49 18 BR X SE P C C GR LF N 45 58.413 W 89 59.967

WEST PLUM LAKE 1108 57 20 BR X DG P C C C CI PL N 45 59.372 W 89 33.566

WHARTON LAKE 32 19 R SE P P UR PL N 46 00.567 W 89 43.190

WHITE BIRCH LAKE 117 27 NW X DG C C P P C CI PL N 46 03.610 W 89 31.619

WHITE SAND LAKE 1229 63 24 R X DG C P C P P P GR LF N 46 05.039 W 89 34.808

WHITE SAND LAKE 734 71 33 BR X DG C P C P C P PR BJ N 45 59.224 W 89 48.701

WHITNEY LAKE 102 8 W SP P C P GR BJ N 46 07.247 W 89 43.731

WILD RICE LAKE 379 26 11 BR X DG C P C P P C PR MW N 46 04.191 W 89 48.265 •

WILDCAT LAKE 305 38 12 BR X DG C C P C C PR PI N 46 09.978 W 89 36.687

WILDWOOD LAKE 16 32 16 W X SE C C CI BJ N 45 59.146 W 89 37.834

WISCONSIN RIVER (Cty. Hwy. K) R UR CO N 46 04.770 W 89 26.534

WISCONSIN RIVER (Hwy. 70, Cloverland) CI CL N 45 54.156 W 89 23.583

WISCONSIN RIVER (Hwy. G, Lincoln) PR LI N 45 56.506 W 89 15.652

WISCONSIN RIVER (River Road) CI CO N 46 00.369 W 89 17.318

WITCHES LAKE 30 40 T X SE P P C C UR AV N 45 58.679 W 89 35.687

WOOD DUCK LAKE P P CI CL N 45 55.234 W 89 24.699

YELLOW BIRCH LAKE 202 23 11 BR X DG C P C P P C PR ER N 45 55.591 W 89 14.452 t

ZEC 25 P P CI LF

LAKE WATERS BY GAME FISH SPECIES

LAKES

ACRES

Bass............................. 472 ................................ 89,053

Walleye.......................... 209 ................................ 75,706

Musky........................... 198 ................................ 72,451

Northern Pike................. 195 ................................ 59,104

LAKE STATISTICS

LAKES

ACRES

Total Lake Count............ 1,327 ............................. 93,920

Total Lakes Named......... 563 ................................ 91,187

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FIND YOUR MOMENTS

The options for fun and relaxation in Vilas County are as

plentiful as the lakes and hemlock trees. In the pages that

follow we’ll detail some of the things we love to do in Vilas

County, season by season.

• Spring—Springtime brings fresh opportunities for outdoor

fun, from wildflower hikes to casting a line on the opening

day of fishing season. (Page 16)

• Summer—It’s the time to head out on the water, enjoy

a festive summer parade or explore one of our gorgeous

biking trails. (Page 17)

• Fall—Our trees explode with color—take in a festival,

enjoy a fall color hike or simply go for a drive and admire the

incredible scenery. (Page 18)

• Winter—Get ready for a mountain of snow and endless

opportunities for winter fun, thanks to our prime location in

the Lake Superior snowbelt. (Page 19)

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Points of interest

Look for these points of interest throughout the

guide and chart your adventure on pages 26-27.

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ADVENTURE: SPRING

When the snow disappears, there are new adventures to

discover in Vilas County. From spring hikes to bike rides

on well-maintained Northwoods trails, good times are as

plentiful as forest wildflowers.

Here are some possibilities for spring adventure.

•Explore the 1.5 million-acre Chequamegon-Nicolet

National Forest 1 via the Anvil Lake Trail, just east of

Eagle River.

Instagrammable Vilas

Don’t leave your phone in the car. Vilas County is filled

with Instagram-worthy spots that are too good to miss.

Discover your own magic or start with these sure bets.

•Little Bohemia 3 , site of a 1930s shootout

between John Dillinger and the FBI.

•Ride the Heart of Vilas County Paved Bike Trail

System—52 miles of paved trail connecting Boulder

Junction, Sayner-Star Lake, Manitowish Waters, St.

Germain and Mercer.

•On cool days, warm up at a coffee shop in Land

O’ Lakes, Eagle River, or one of the other charming

communities.

•Go birdwatching in the Northern Highland-American

Legion State Forest and check out the Northwoods

Birding Festival in Manitowish Waters.

•Gaze into Black Oak Lake 2 in Land O’ Lakes—it’s

considered one of the state’s clearest lakes!

•Enjoy a big stack of pancakes at a Vilas County

breakfast spot and get some syrup to bring home at

the Maple Syrup Festival in Phelps, which takes place

each April.

•“Gil”—the larger-than-life musky statue at the

Boulder Junction Chamber of Commerce.

•Burnt Rollways Dam 4 —the unusual connection

between the Three Lakes and Eagle River chain is a

large boat hoist that carries boats between the

chains.

•Cranberry marshes—Instagram gold in Manitowish

Waters and Eagle River.

•Cathedral Point 5 —see pines as tall as 130 feet

in a former Native American garden.

•Shanty Boy Hill Cemetery 6 —pay your respects at

this memorial to fallen lumberjacks in Presque Isle.

BANDIT ENJOYS HIS FIRST RIDE

OJ J. | Minocqua Area

Bandit enjoys his first ride on Little Arbor Vitae.

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ADVENTURE: SUMMER

Long, warm days are meant to be spent in Vilas County’s

lakes and forests. From boating and fishing to hiking and

biking, active travelers will have no problem finding new

adventures. It’s also the season of lakeside sunsets, naps

in the hammock and cookouts by the beach. Set your day in

motion or enjoy the freedom of having nothing to do but relax.

Here are some options for summer adventure.

•Head to a beach—you have a lot of beautiful choices in

Vilas County communities. One relaxing spot: Crystal

Lake 7 near Sayner-Star lake.

•Go paddling—a wild and scenic route is the Guido Rahr

Sr. Tenderfoot Forest Preserve Trail between Land O’

Lakes and Presque Isle. Feeling competitive? Race your

canoe at the Lac du Flambeau Lakes Fest in June.

•Find fresh food—there are farmers’ markets in St.

Germain, Boulder Junction, Eagle River, Land O’ Lakes,

Minocqua, Manitowish Waters and Presque Isle.

•Join a powwow! Everyone is welcome (and sometimes

even welcome to dance) at the Waaswaaganing Indian

Bowl 8 powwows in Lac du Flambeau.

•Explore Vilas County’s growing system of ATV/UTV

trails and dual sport routes like the Tamarack

Off-Highway Motorcycle Trail 9 .

Lakeshore hikes in Vilas County

Some of the most unforgettable hikes take place where

land meets water—with more than 1,300 lakes in Vilas

County, there are numerous forest trails that trace the

water’s edge. There’s perhaps no better way to enjoy

summer than to walk along a Northwoods lake. Here are a

few of our favorite lakeside hikes.

STAR LAKE NATURE TRAIL – SAYNER-STAR LAKE

This beautiful trail will take you onto a peninsula that juts

out into Star Lake. The trail crosses some picturesque

stretches of boardwalk, but you’ll find some of the most

scenic views at the water’s edge.

SPECTACLE LAKE-KENTUCK LAKE TRAIL – PHELPS

This scenic trail travels through a colorful deciduous forest

between two campgrounds. In the warmer months, enjoy the

swimming beach area at Spectacle Lake. If the water is a little

cool for swimming, it’s still worth a visit—the view is beautiful.

LUMBERJACK TRAIL – BOULDER JUNCTION

This 12-mile trail skirts the edge of White Sand Lake, and

two loops will take you into the wilderness. Stretches of

the trail also follow sides of the Manitowish River and

White Sand Creek.

SHANNON LAKE TRAIL – ST. GERMAIN

This trail system will take you through a variety of beautiful

stands of northern hardwoods, but one of the most scenic

stretches is a loop around Shannon Lake.

CATHERINE WOLTER WILDERNESS AREA –

PRESQUE ISLE

This pristine wilderness area is laced with trails that will

take you past undeveloped waters like Knife Lake, Canteen

Lake and John Lake. Loops of various lengths are possible,

so you can find a hike that’s perfect for you.

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ADVENTURE: FALL

The arrival of fall in Vilas County is always breathtaking. This

is the season of fall color drives, scenic hikes, fall festivals

and evenings by the fire with friends and family. The season

passes quickly—peak colors arrive in late September/early

October, but travel outside of peak time rewards visitors with

late season serenity and a great opportunity to view birds

and wildlife.

There’s nothing like a relaxing drive down one of Vilas

County’s tranquil roads. Here are some good bets for

breathtaking fall color.

Rustic Road 60. 10 Enjoy a tranquil 12-mile route that

will take you through the heart of the Northern Highland-

American Legion State Forest. It runs from Cty. Rd. K

south of Boulder Junction to Cty. Rd. M in Sayner-

Star Lake. You’ll drive past former logging camps,

hiking trails and an old saw mill.

Presque Isle to Land O’ Lakes. The drive is about 30

miles, and it passes through some beautiful fall scenery

that’s largely devoid of power lines. It’s an easy route

to follow; just stay on Cty. Hwy. B. Heading east out of

Presque Isle, you’ll pass the turnoff for the Catherine

Wolter Wilderness Area, a 2,189-acre site that’s a great

place for a fall hike.

Land O’ Lakes to Eagle River (via Phelps). A nice fall

driving route will take you through eastern Vilas County.

Take Hwy. 45 until you hit Cty. Hwy. E, where you’ll head

east to Phelps. From Phelps, meander southwest on

Hwy. 17 past North Twin Lake and continue south on

Hwy. 45 into Eagle River.

Nicolet-Wolf River Scenic Byway. This scenic 145-mile

route will take you through the beauty of Vilas, Oneida,

Forest and Langlade counties. Experience the amazing

diversity of wildlife, trails and outdoor activities in the

Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest. Surround yourself

with the breathtaking colors in the fall. Order a

Nicolet-Wolf River Scenic Byway map at vilas.org.

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Scenic fall drives

Here are some options for your fall adventure.

•Tour a cranberry marsh—this colorful (and photogenic!)

activity can be enjoyed from July to early October in

Manitowish Waters and Eagle River.

•View impressive flocks of migratory birds at Powell

Marsh 11 , a birding hotspot between Manitowish Waters

and Lac du Flambeau.

•Pedal through a national forest—the Vista Lake Bike

Route in Phelps will take you through the

Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest.

•Join the fun at a fall festival. You’ll find them in most

communities, including Colorama events in Land O’

Lakes and Sayner, just to name a few.

•Take in fall colors from the seat of a canoe. One scenic

route is the Wisconsin River west of Eagle River—you’ll

encounter dramatic “boulder gardens” along the way.

•Ride a horse—you’ll find outfitters in Eagle River,

Boulder Junction, Minocqua and St. Germain. If you own

a horse, check out the Torch Lake Trails and the Ski Hill

Trails west of Conover.

•Hit the links—Vilas County’s golf courses are

spectacular as the leaves turn colors.

FALL SUNSET AT OXBOW LAKE

Sean L. | Presque Isle

Stumbled across this pic during a late afternoon walk.

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ADVENTURE: WINTER

Every winter, Vilas County is covered with fresh, beautiful

snow. Located in the Lake Superior snowbelt, Vilas County

receives on average about 6 feet of snow each winter!

That means this is the perfect place for snowmobiling,

snowshoeing, cross-country skiing or just enjoying winter

beauty. Here are some of our favorite winter adventures.

•Roll through winter on the outstanding groomed WinMan

Trails, located between Winchester and Manitowish

Waters. You’ll find great winter fat biking and crosscountry

skiing opportunities.

•Snowshoe with giants—the Van Vliet Hemlocks 12

near Presque Isle will take you beneath the branches of

400-year-old trees.

•Go ice fishing. You’ve got more than 1,300 frozen

lakes to choose from! Need somewhere to start?

Anglers traditionally have good luck on Stormy Lake near

Conover.

•Head to snowmobiling heaven. Eagle River is a

snowmobiler’s mecca, home of the annual Vintage World

and World Championship Snowmobile derbies at the

historic Derby Track. The Sno-Eagles offer weekly

guided tours (see page 35).

•Who let the dogs out? Find out in Land O’ Lakes, which

hosts the Three Bear Sled Dog Races each winter.

Minocqua also hosts the Winter Park Bark Skijor Race,

a unique race where cross-country skiiers are pulled by

energetic dogs.

•Glide over ice. You’ll find lots of great ice skating spots,

including Community Park in Conover.

Winter fun

Have a cool time at these events:

•St. Germain Radar Runs – Jan. 31-Feb. 1

•Labatt Blue/USA Pond Hockey National Championship

(Eagle River) – Feb. 7-9

•Winter Wonderland Party (Presque Isle) – Feb. 15

•Northwoods Blizzard Blast (Conover) – Feb. 15

SAVORING THE WINTER SUN

Brian H. | Presque Isle

Jumping for joy and warmth!

Snowmobiling details

Vilas County is a destination for trail riders who love

exploring the beauty of the Northwoods. Here are four

things to know about snowmobiling in Vilas County.

•There are more than 700 miles of trails to explore.

Use the free Map It Vilas County trails app (page 22-

23) to find your way.

•Rentals are available in Boulder Junction, Manitowish

Waters, Eagle River, St. Germain, Land O’ Lakes and

the Minocqua area. Retailers have all the gear you

need to stay warm.

•Vilas County hosts some lively snowmobiling events

every winter. Check out our calendar (page 29) and

make plans to join the fun!

•We’re pretty proud of our snowmobiling tradition. The

modern snowmobile was invented in Sayner, and Eagle

River is the Snowmobile Capital of the World®!

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SHOPPING & DINING

SHOPPING

Vilas County is a beautiful place to find unique items for

family, friends and anyone else on your list. Here’s a sample

of what you can discover.

OUTDOOR GEAR: Vilas County has lots of great sporting

goods shops selling the latest gear at competitive prices. One

of the best parts about shopping at these stores is the deep

knowledge employees and owners of these retailers have

about what they are selling—when they’re not in the store,

you’ll probably find them on the lake or in the woods. If you’re

not sure what you’re looking for, they’re there to help. One

shop in downtown Eagle River will even outfi t your dog!

ARTIST WARES: The Northwoods’ natural beauty has long

inspired some of Wisconsin’s most beloved artists and

craftspeople. You can fi nd their work, and the work of other

regional and national talents, in Vilas County’s shops and

galleries. You’ll never have more fun finding the perfect gift

or home décor item.

SWEET AND SAVORY: Vilas County shops sell a delicious

variety of jams, jellies and other sweet delights. You’ll also

fi nd handcrafted salsas, hot chocolate mixes, sauces and

an abundance of cranberry and wild rice products that are

native to this area. These items are all delicious, and many

are not available elsewhere. Treat yourself!

NORTHWOODS APPAREL: Our county’s retailers are stocked

with all the apparel you’ll need to get through the frostiest

mornings and warmest summer afternoons. We even have

specialty boutiques where you can find one-of-a-kind fashions.

Learn more about shopping at vilaswi.com/shopping-services.

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DINING

You’ll fi nd them in the heart of our communities and on back

forest roads—Vilas County restaurants serve up flavors

as big as the Northwoods. These restaurants are timeless

treasures, as delicious as they were generations ago. Here’s

a taste of what you’ll fi nd.

SUPPER CLUBS: Arrive early and savor your experience at a

Vilas County supper club. These places are institutions,

celebrated by visitors and locals alike, and are decorated

with trophy fi sh, old photos and perhaps even a few

Christmas lights. Order a classic old fashioned—sweet or

sour, fruit or olives—the choice is yours. Savor a traditional

Wisconsin fish fry, order up a rack of ribs or some

impossibly tender prime rib. Save room for the perfect

throwback dessert: an ice cream drink!

TAVERNS: For great flavors and friendly atmosphere, head

to a Vilas County tavern. You’ll fi nd burgers loaded with

deliciousness and fried cheese curds and homemade chips

that can’t be resisted. There’s always something cold and

refreshing on tap. Planning a summer getaway? Many of our

taverns have outside seating during the warmer months.

FAMILY RESTAURANTS: Anyone hungry for pizza? Vilas

County restaurants serve up some of the best pizza in the

Northwoods, as well as entrees to fit anyone’s taste and

budget. After a day on the lakes or trails, there’s nothing like

settling into a Northwoods restaurant, where the portions are

as generous as the service. The only question: table or booth?

Learn more about dining at vilaswi.com/dining.

VILAS.ORG

LODGING

Vilas County offers accommodations that are perfect for your next getaway. Since the 1800s, Vilas County’s 12 communities

have been catering to vacationers looking to relax, fish and enjoy the beauty of the Northwoods. Spring, summer, fall and winter,

you’ll find lodging near trails, lakes and attractions. Many rental cabins, resorts and other lodging properties in Vilas County are

family-owned. You’ll get the best possible care from people who know and love Wisconsin’s Northwoods.

ACCOMMODATIONS

HOTELS AND MOTELS

There’s a room waiting for you in Vilas County. The county

has a large number of lodging properties, from small

family-owned motels to large chain hotels. Enjoy a clean,

comfortable room and amenities that will complete your

trip. Some properties have indoor pools, others offer free

breakfast in the morning. All are close to Vilas County’s

attractions and outdoor beauty.

CABINS AND RENTAL HOMES

Privacy, tranquility and a spectacular view from the living

room—you’ll fi nd it all in Vilas County’s cabins and rental

homes. From cute and cozy log cabins to expansive lake

homes that can accommodate large groups, you’ll fi nd a

rental that’s just the right size. There are places available

on lakes and trails as well as properties tucked into quiet

corners of the forest.

RESORTS

Vilas County resorts have welcomed people as long as they

have been vacationing in the Northwoods. The area has a

number of beautiful resorts that are like a second home to

generations of families. Start your own tradition and spend

a timeless summer week, relax in the fall leaves or spring

wildfl owers or make the resort a home base for snowmobile

adventures. Friendly resort owners will ensure your trip is

unforgettable.

Learn more about lodging at vilaswi.com/lodging.

CAMPING

People who like to sleep under the stars will find plenty of

camping options in Vilas County, from county-owned land

to state and national forests, as well as privately owned

campgrounds. Whether you’re into rustic camping, luxurious

glamping or something in between, there’s a site for you.

Here are three campgrounds that offer a rewarding

Northwoods camping experience.

TORCH LAKE CAMPGROUND AND RV PARK

5130 Torch Lake Rd., Conover

Located on 39-acre Torch Lake, this campground is ideal for

families with a travel trailer, RV or tent.

TAMARACK SPRINGS CAMPGROUND

5025 Tamarack Rd., Conover

Unplug and escape to this beautifully rustic campground. It

accommodates tents and small trailers, featuring an on-site

campground host and nine sites spread along both sides of

Tamarack Creek.

RIVER ROAD EQUESTRIAN CAMPGROUND

5056 River Rd., Conover

The River Road Equestrian Campground is a rider’s perfect

retreat. It’s located at the trailhead of the Torch Lake

equestrian loop, which provides access to nearly 20 miles of

well-marked trails.

Learn more about additional camping opportunities at

vilaswi.com/lodging/camping.

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MAP IT VILAS COUNTY

Exploring the beautiful forests of the Northwoods couldn’t be

easier or more rewarding. In Vilas County, we have not only

created hundreds of miles of forest trails, we’ve also launched

a free app that will help you discover the trail that’s perfect for

you. The Map It Vilas County trails app is unlike any other—it

uses GPS mapping technology to help silent and motorsport

enthusiasts navigate our vast forests. Discover trails for a

variety of activities—the app includes nearly 90 trail maps

for ATVing/UTVing, biking, birdwatching, cross-country skiing,

equestrian, hiking, hunting, off-highway motorcycling, paddling,

snowmobiling, snowshoeing and swimming.

MAPPING AN ADVENTURE

Once you’ve downloaded the app (available at trails.vilas.org,

or in the Google apps and iPhone app stores), the keys to

exploring Vilas County are in your pocket. Here are some of

the places you can discover.

PRISTINE SNOWSHOEING NEAR PHELPS

South of Phelps in the Chequamegon-Nicolet National

Forest, you’ll find the Deerskin Snowshoe Trails. Adventurous

trekkers will be rewarded with a true wilderness experience—

the app will get you to the trailhead and lead you to wild

trails along the Deerskin River.

22 MAP IT VILAS COUNTY

OFF-HIGHWAY MOTORCYCLING NEAR CONOVER

If you’re a rider who likes to get a little dirt on your tires,

you’ll find 15 miles of great riding on the Tamarack

Off-Highway Motorcycle Trail. Look for information in the app

under Landover DualSporter’s Club Trails.

HISTORIC SNOWMOBILING NEAR SAYNER-STAR LAKE

Sayner-Star Lake is the birthplace of the snowmobile, and

the Sayner-Star Lake Barnstormers have been grooming trails

here for 50 years. The app will help you find Trail 51, a forest

route that’s one of the state’s oldest snowmobile trails.

ATV adventures

Vilas County has miles of ATV/UTV routes, including

some easy-riding routes and trails in Conover, Phelps,

Land O’ Lakes, St. Germain, Eagle River and the

Minocqua Area. Conditions permitting, these routes

usually open from mid-May to the end of October,

connecting to other area trails and routes to the east

and west. The routes and trails are marked, so you’ll

have no trouble getting around.

VILAS.ORG

BACKCOUNTRY PADDLING NEAR LAND O’ LAKES

The headwaters of the state’s longest river, the Wisconsin,

can be found just east of Land O’ Lakes at Lac Vieux Desert.

If you’re willing to portage an occasional beaver dam, it’s

an unforgettable paddling trip. On the app, look for WI River

Centennial Trail - Trip 1.

WHAT DOES THE APP INCLUDE?

The Map It Vilas County trails app

features nearly 90 trail maps! Discover

trails for a variety of activities—the

app includes ATVing/UTVing, biking,

birdwatching, cross-country skiing,

equestrian, hiking, hunting, off-highway

motorcycling, paddling, snowmobiling,

snowshoeing and swimming.

Download the app at trails.vilas.org

KAYAKING THE TROUT RIVER

Rita B. | Boulder Junction

Kayaking the Trout River on a beautiful fall day.

ORDER A TRAIL MAP

The Vilas County Silent Sports Trail Map includes individual

maps for each trail and a county-wide map that includes the

location of all the silent sports trails and six paddling routes.

The free 23” by 38” foldable map is a must-have for every

silent-sports enthusiast.

Order the map at trails.vilas.org

MAP IT VILAS COUNTY

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VILAS COUNTY FAQ

New to Vilas County? Here are some answers to frequently

asked questions.

What should I pack?

Winter days can be crisp—the average high in January is 22

degrees—so bring a good coat and warm boots to enjoy the

outdoors! Spring is generally mild and pleasant with April

highs in the low 50s. The forest can be wet with snow melt,

so waterproof boots are a good idea. Summer days are

warm with temperatures often in the upper 70s or warmer—

pack sunscreen and bug repellent to ensure a good time. Fall

days are pleasant. Afternoons can be much warmer than the

evenings, when frost can dust the fallen leaves—think layers.

Where can I find a scenic trail?

We have dozens of multi-use trails in Vilas County. See an

overview of their location on pages 25-27 and download

the free Map It Vilas County trails app (pages 22-23) to

fi nd your way.

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What events are happening?

Vilas County has events almost every weekend of the year.

See our calendar of events (pages 29-35) and find the latest

information at vilaswi.com/events.

Where should I stay?

Vilas County’s 12 communities all welcome visitors and

have a range of accommodations available, including hotels,

resorts, vacation cabins and rental homes. See pages 4-7

to get a snapshot of each community and a link to their

websites to find lodging and other information or visit

vilas.org.

Where is the best fish fry?

You’ll fi nd this tasty tradition in every Vilas County

community. The best, however, is open to a delicious

debate—we recommend you do your own research, one bite

at a time!

VILAS.ORG

TRAIL GRID

See trail locations on map on pages 26-27.

715.479.3649 TRAIL GRID 25

COUNTY MAP

APPROXIMATE DRIVE TIMES

Chicago ....................................6 hrs

Milwaukee ...............................4 hrs

Minneapolis ..............................4 hrs

Green Bay ................................ 3 hrs

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LAND STATISTICS

County Land Acres ............554,624

Public Acres:

State of Wisconsin ..............150,220

U.S. Forest Service ................53,585

County Owned ...................... 41,047

Town Owned ............................3,394

Total Public Land ..............248,246

See Trail Grid on page 25.

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TRAIL KEY

Land Trails Hard Surface Trails

Snowmobile Trails ATV/UTV Trails/Routes

Routes

Equestrian Trails

Off-Highway Motorcycling

Paddling Routes

Points of Interest

26 COUNTY MAP

VILAS.ORG

PADDLING ROUTES

1

2

3

4

5

WI River Centennial Trail Trip #1

25 miles

WI River Centennial Trail Trip #2

23 miles

NHAL Canoe Trip #1

7.5 miles

NHAL Canoe Trip #2

6.1 miles

NHAL Canoe Trip #3

15.5 miles

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NHAL Canoe Trip #5

19 miles

Guido Rahr Sr. Tenderfoot Forest

Preserve Access Route

3 miles

POINTS OF INTEREST

1

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4

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7

8

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10

11

12

Chequamegon-Nicolet

National Forest

Black Oak Lake

Little Bohemia

Burnt Rollways Dam

Cathedral Point

Shanty Boy Hill Cemetery

Crystal Lake

Waaswaaganing

Indian Bowl

Tamarack Off-Highway

Motorcycle Trail

Rustic Road #60

Powell Marsh

Van Vliet Hemlocks

2

Find more info on these points of interest

on pages 16-19.

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4

For more information on trails,

visit trails.vilas.org

715.479.3649 COUNTY MAP 27

ARTS & MUSUEMS

The beauty and history of Vilas County comes alive in our rich collection of local museums and arts centers. Learn about

the land that has been home to Native Americans and French voyageurs, European settlers and roving lumberjacks. Explore the

Ojibwe culture and experience life in a logging camp. Discover the simple, inventive origin of the snowmobile and learn about

the unique geology of Vilas County. See the beautiful work created by some of the most talented artists of the Northwoods

or make your own Vilas-inspired creation.

ARTS

Land O’ Lakes Area Arts (LOLA)

Land O’ Lakes | 715.547.3950

lolaartswi.com

North Lakeland Discovery

Center

Manitowish Waters

1.877.543.2085

discoverycenter.net

Trees for Tomorrow

Eagle River | 715.479.6456

treesfortomorrow.com

The Warehouse Arts Center

Eagle River | 715.479.4060

eagleriverart.com

CHILDREN’S

Northwoods Children’s Museum

Eagle River | 715.479.4623

northwoodschildrensmuseum.com

Mikwendaagoziwag Heritage

Center

Lac du Flambeau | 715.588.2139

LOCAL HISTORY

Boulder Junction Historical

Museum

Boulder Junction | 715.385.2617

Dr. Kate Museum

Woodruff | 715.356.6896

drkatemuseum.org

Eagle River Historical Museum

Eagle River | 715.337.0811

eagleriverhistory.org

Land O’ Lakes Historical Society

Northern Waters Museum

Land O’ Lakes | 715.547.6979

landolakeshistory.org

Minocqua Museum

Minocqua | 715.356.7666

The Old Schoolhouse Gallery

Star Lake | 715.542.3998

Phelps Historical Museum

Phelps | 715.545.3303

phelpsmuseum.com

Presque Isle Heritage Museum

Presque Isle | 715.686.2481

Vilas Historical Museum

Sayner | 715.542.3388

vilasmuseum.com

Winchester Historical Display

Winchester | 715.686.2926

SNOWMOBILING

Snowmobile Hall of Fame &

Museum

St. Germain | 715.542.4463

snowmobilehalloffame.com

World Snowmobile

Headquarters

Eagle River | 715.479.2186

worldsnowmobilehq.com

CULTURAL

George W. Brown, Jr. Ojibwe

Museum & Cultural Center

Lac du Flambeau | 715.588.3333

ldfmuseum.com

National A&P Historical

Museum & Research Center

Manitowish Waters

715.892.2967

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VILAS.ORG

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

JANUARY

10-12 Vintage World Championship

Snowmobile Derby 9am-5pm. World

Championship Derby Complex. Eagle River.

Classic vintage races dedicated to the

grand old racing machines of the ‘60s, ‘70s

and ‘80s. These machines are meticulously

restored and tuned. 715.479.4424

derbycomplex.com

11 Arctic Warrior Race 2020 Noon-4pm.

Wild Bear Grill & Pub. St. Germain. Join

us for our 4th annual winter obstacle

course and 5K snowshoe race. Choose

one race or do both, the ultimate warrior.


16-19 World Championship Snowmobile

Derby Times vary. World Championship

Derby Complex. Eagle River. Known as the

“Indianapolis 500 of Snowmobile Racing,”

enjoy seeing high-tech snowmobiles reach

speeds in excess of 100 miles per hour.

715.479.4424 | derbycomplex.com

24-26 Women on Snow Weekend Times

vary. Eagle Waters Resort. Eagle River. A

great weekend of snowmobiling in

Wisconsin’s Northwoods. Themed banquet

Sat. evening. Meals, lodging and gas are

included in the price for the weekend.

715.891.1915 | womenonsnow.org

25 Jesse Roman Memorial Vintage

Snowmobile Show 9am-4pm. Sayner Pub.

See snowmobiles from years ago in

downtown Sayner, the snowmobile’s

birthplace! Raffl es, silent auction, food and

more! Proceeds benefi t the Vilas County

Historical Museum. 715.536.9845

31-Feb. 1 Discover Wisconsin &

Boondock Nation Presents The St.

Germain Radar Run All-day event. West

Bay of Little St. Germain Lake. Do you love

winter and have a need to speed? Discover

Wisconsin and Boondock Nation are host

to St. Germain’s Annual Snowmobile Radar

Run. 715.477.2205 | radarracers.com

FEBRUARY

1 9th Annual Tara Lila Snowshow

Celebration Noon-9pm. Tara Lila Trails.

Eagle River. Free, family-friendly event.

Snowshoers of all skill levels can enjoy

groomed trail loops of varying lengths.

Features food, guided tours, campfi

res and a candlelight showshoe walk.

920.312.8937 | taralila.org

1 Musher’s Ball 8-11:30pm. Gateway

Lodge. Land O’ Lakes. Join in the fun and

dancing to celebrate the Three Bear Sled

Dog Race! Live music at 8pm by Sons of

the Legends. Casual attire. 715.547.3321

gateway-lodge.com

Family-friendly ideas

OFF TO THE RACES

Ben J. | Boulder Junction

The course at the Forest Frenzy Winter Triathlon was spectacular!

Vilas County has been entertaining families for

generations, and local businesses will help keep your

whole crew occupied. Here are six of our favorite

suggestions for a family adventure.

•Take a guided horseback ride.

•Go tubing on the Wisconsin River.

•Glide through the forest on a zipline tour.

•Enjoy a day pontooning.

•Feed the giraffes at a zoo in the Minocqua area.

•Step into a giant bubble at the bubble station in the

Northwoods Children’s Museum.

Chamber-sponsored events are in blue. Events subject to change. For a complete list of events, visit vilas.org.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS 29

1 Three Bear Sled Dog Races All-day

event. Land O’ Lakes Town Hall Grounds.

Races and winter games of professional

sled dog racing showcasing the best!

Includes great racing, mutt races,

family games, food, ice skating and more!

715.547.3077 | 3bear.org

1 Wolf Tracks Rendezvous 9am-3pm.

Minocqua Winter Park. A 42K marathon for

intermediate and expert skiers and a 24K

half-marathon for beginner to intermediate

skiers. 715.356.3309

minocquawinterpark.org

7-9 15th Annual Labatt Blue/USA Hockey

Pond Hockey National Championship

9am-4pm. Chanticleer Inn. Eagle River.

Four-on-four shinny hockey tournament,

two 15-minute halves, on rinks carved out

of snow on a frozen lake rimmed by hardy

pine trees. 715.479.6400 | eagleriver.org

9 Winter Frolic Noon-4pm. Conover Town

Park. Come join us for some sledding fun at

the Conover Lions Club 61st Annual Winter

Frolic. 715.477.0575

15 Winter Wonderland Party 5-8pm.

Pipke Park. Presque Isle. Enjoy skating and

sledding; big bonfire for warmth and

s’mores; chili dump-bring chili or some

goodies to add. Soda and water available.

Warming hut with indoor restrooms.


15 37th Annual Ride with the Champs

All-day event. Whitetail Inn. St. Germain.

Enjoy the 37th Annual Ride with the

Champs on top-condition snowmobile

trails. Choose from six unique group rides

and take in the spectacular Northwoods

scenery. 715.542.4463


15 Northwoods Blizzard Blast

10am-4pm. Conover Town Park. Enjoy

snowshoe baseball, horse-drawn sleigh

rides, giant ski races, recliner races, ice

bowling, slap shot hockey and the Artisan

Bazaar. 715.547.8120

northwoodsblizzardblast.com

15 Forest Frenzy Winter Triathlon

10am-3pm. Camp Manito-wish YMCA.

Boulder Junction. A 7.5K cross-country

ski, 5K snowshoe, and a 7.5K fat bike.

Awards & hot soup following the race.

715.385.2400

forestfrenzywintertriathlon.com

29 Squirrel Hill Loopy Loppet 9am-3pm.

Minocqua Winter Park. Dual-technique race,

featuring 1 lap in classic technique, then a

lap of skate skiing. 24K, 10K, and 4.5K. 2K

“Beat the Bunny” kids race. 715.356.3309

minocquawinterpark.org

MARCH

1 Winter Park Bark Skijor Race

10am-3pm. Minocqua Winter Park.

Skijorers compete with their dogs on 10K

or 5K course. Awards to top and age class

male & female finishers. Dog treats.

715.356-3309 | minocquawinterpark.org

APRIL

4 9th Annual Maple Syrup Fest 8am-4pm.

Phelps High School. Enjoy sugar bush tours,

tree-tapping demos, children’s activities,

arts and crafts, maple treats, and more!

Breakfast and lunch specials at Maple

Café. Fun, educational cooking classes.

715.545.3800 | phelpswi.us

MAY

2 Martinis in May 6-10pm. Whitetail

Inn. St. Germain. Enjoy a night of martini

tasting, dancing and food at Martinis in

May. Light hors d’oeuvres and live

entertainment by Tony Ocean.


8 Journeys Marathon Health and Fitness

Expo 5-9pm. Northland Pines High School.

Eagle River. Explore businesses with healthy

products or services. Register for Journeys

Marathon, Half-Marathon, Power Walk, 10K

or 5K. Already registered? Pick up your race

packet. 715.479.6400 | eagleriver.org

9 24th Annual Journeys Marathon

8am-2pm. Riverview Park. Eagle River.

This challenging and inspirational race

starts near Boulder Junction and is loved

by all. Distances: marathon, half-marathon,

power walk, 10K or 5K. 715.479.6400

eagleriver.org

16 6th Annual White Deer Triathlon 9am-

3pm. Boulder Junction Community Center.

A 3K paddle, 22K bike ride and a 6K run.

Awards & cookout following the race.

715.385.2400 | whitedeertriathlon.com

22-24 Eagle River Gun Show 3-8pm.

Eagle River Ice Arena. Gun shops and

collectors at one location buying and

selling firearms, ammo, knives and more.

608.752.6677 | bobandrocco.com

23 Manitowish Waters Boat and Car

Show 10am-4pm. Little Bohemia.

Manitowish Waters. Check out the many

boats and cars, music, and plenty of food.

715.543.8488 | mwboatshow.com

23 Memorial Day Arts and Crafts Show

10am-4pm. Downtown Eagle River. This arts

and crafts show features many crafters and

artists from the area. Food will be available

as well as live music. 715.479.6400

eagleriver.org

24 Classic Sled Roundup 7am-3pm.

St. Germain Community Park. Snowmobile

season may be over, but it is never really

over for snowmobile enthusiasts. Enjoy

displays, competitions of antique sleds and

a swap meet. 715.542.4463


JUNE

5-6 16th Annual Northwoods Birding

Festival 8am-4pm. North Lakeland Discovery

Center. Manitowish Waters. Experience the

best of birding in Wisconsin’s Northwoods

during peak spring migration. Warbler

walks, field trips, workshops and programs.

715.543.2085 | discoverycenter.net

6 June Bloom Arts & Crafts Festival 9am-

3pm. Torpy Park. Minocqua. Over 75 crafters

and artisans featuring handmade items,

food, and live music, located in downtown

Minocqua’s Torpy Park. Fun for the whole

family! 1.800.44.NORTH | minocqua.org

12-13 Up North Beerfest – Premier Beer

Night 6-8pm. Hi-Pines Campground.

Eagle River. An elegant tasting of

handcrafted beers. Specialty beers will be

showcased. Live entertainment,

hors d’oeuvres and special sampling

glasses for the showcased samplings.

715.479.6400 | eagleriver.org

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VILAS.ORG

13 Walk in the Woods 2020 9am-3pm.

St. Germain Chamber Park. Enjoy wine

sampling, cheese tasting and live music

from Bernie Thompson as you stroll through

the woods to find one-of-a-kind treasures.


13 24th Annual Lakesfest 10am-3pm.

Lac du Flambeau Department of Natural

Resources Facility. Join us for canoe races,

kids’ activities, live entertainment, free

hot dogs and soda and hourly raffles.

State and Tribal displays for viewing!

1.877.588.3346

lacduflambeauchamber.org

17 Boulder Junction Wine Walk 4-8pm.

Boulder Junction downtown. Enjoy the

summer with a Wine Walk. Stroll from shop

to shop (and some restaurants), while

sampling a variety of wine and appetizers.


20 Solstice Bike Festival All-day event.

Manitowish Waters. Celebrate the longest

day of the year and the official start to

summer! Friday night ride, family fun

paved trail ride and many road rides!

715.543.8488 | solsticefestival.us

20 Eagle River Union Airport Props and

Pistons 8am-4pm. Eagle River Union

Airport. Fly-In and Boy Scout Pancake

Breakfast. We will also have aircraft on

display, RC Models, raffles, fly-bys, fantastic

food and airplane rides. 715.479.7442

erairport.com

20 Paws on the Run 8am. Torpy Park.

Minocqua. A walk/run with or without your

dog(s). The 3rd annual race begins and

ends on Lakeshore Drive in front of the

Minocqua Brewery. 7am check-in/race day

registration. blueravenraceproductions.com

20-21 Paws in the Park All day event.

Torpy Park. Minocqua. Head over to Torpy

Park for a paw-some day with your puppy

pal, or come make new furry friends!

Family fun event. Dock-diving competitions.

1.800.44.NORTH | minocqua.org

26-27 Antique Wooden Boat Show

10am-7pm. The Boathouse. Minocqua.

Boat Parade Friday night at Min-Aqua Bats

Water Ski Show. Boat viewing, food and

beverages all day Saturday. Benefiting local

charitable organizations. 715.892.4873

27 Presque Isle Days: Last Wilderness

5K/10K 8:30-10am. Pipke Park. Stroll

through tree- and river-lined backroads;

roads are paved or hard crushed gravel.

Leashed dogs welcome. Free 1K Kids

Logger Run for 10 and under.

715.686.2910 | presqueisledays.com

28 St. Germain Independence Day

Celebration 2020 All-day event. Downtown

St. Germain. Enjoy a day of craft and vendor

fair, kids rides, games, live entertainment,

a parade at 3pm and fireworks at dusk.


28 St. Germain Freedom 5K 2020

8:30-10:30am. St. Germain Community

Park. Kick off your 4th of July holiday by

participating in the 16th Annual Freedom

5K Run here in St. Germain at the Northwoods’

best Independence Celebration.

715.614.3711 | freedom5k.org

28 Presque Isle Days: Lumberjack Festival

10am-4pm. Downtown Presque Isle. Free

event features frog races, Bunyan’s Brewshack,

professional lumberjack show, live

music, watermelon eating contest, blessing

of the dogs and Main Stage activities all

day! 715.686.2910 | presqueisledays.com

28 Taste of Conover 11am-3pm. Conover

Town Park. Specialty foods served by

area businesses. Great food, live music

and children’s games. 1.866.394.4389

conover.org

JULY

3 Summer Salute Fireworks 10-11pm.

Land O’ Lakes Airport. Come tailgate and

enjoy one of the best fireworks shows in the

Northwoods! Sponsored by the Phelps/Land

O’ Lakes Lions Club. Food and refreshments.

Gates open at 5pm. 715.547.3432

4 Minocqua 4th of July Festivities All-day

event. Torpy Park. Downtown Minocqua.

Kiddie parade 3:45pm. Parade with vintage

airplane flyover 4pm. Min-Aqua Bats Waterski

Show at the Aqua Bowl 7pm, and fireworks

at dark. 1.800.44.NORTH | minocqua.org

4 4th of July in Lac du Flambeau

9am-10:30pm. Downtown Lac du

Flambeau. Join us to celebrate the 4th of

July with a parade at noon. Enjoy Native

American crafts, food and a Pow Wow.

Fireworks at dusk. 1.877.588.3346


4 Manitowish Waters 4th of July

Celebration 9am-10pm. Manitowish

Waters. Arts and crafts sale, food, live music,

kids’ games, trout pond & more. Parade

at 1pm. All followed by fireworks show.

715.543.8488 | manitowishwaters.org

4 Party in the Street – Eagle River 4th of

July Celebration 10am-3pm. Downtown

Eagle River. Enjoy live music, beer garden,

burgers and brats, corn on the cob,

kids’ activities and a parade featuring

over 80 entrants and specialty floats.


4 30th Annual Volunteer Fire Department

Giant Chicken BBQ Noon-6pm. Boulder

Junction Fire Station. Full buffet chicken

dinner open to the public. Held at the Fire

Station from noon- 6pm. Tickets available

in advance or at the door. 715.385.2002

4 Star Spangled Jubilee Noon-10pm.

Main Street. Boulder Junction. Enjoy a

parade down Main Street beginning at

noon. Fireworks display at 10pm at the

Boulder Junction Airport. 715.385.2400

boulderjct.org

4 4th of July Celebration in Sayner

Noon-11pm. Downtown Sayner. Enjoy a

fun-filled day of festivities with the Plum

Lake firemen’s chicken BBQ (noon), parade

(3pm), Plum Ski-ters water ski show (7pm)

and fireworks (dusk). 715.542.3789

sayner-starlake.org

4 4th of July Parade/Picnic in the Park/

Water Ski Show 1-4pm. Conover Town

Park. Come enjoy the parade. Head to the

park for the Conover Lions Club picnic.

Enjoy the Chainskimmers Waterski Show.

715.479.4928 | conover.org

4 Phelps 4th of July Celebration 3-11pm.

Downtown Phelps. Enjoy a parade and

celebration including food, refreshments,

live music, inflatables and games for kids.

Fireworks over North Twin Lake at 10 pm.

715.545.3800 | phelpswi.us

4 4th of July Fireworks 10-10:30pm.

Vilas County Fairgrounds, Eagle River.

Enjoy the colorful fireworks shot high in

the sky over the Vilas County Fairgrounds.

715.479.8810



4 Muggy Buggy 5K Xtreme Mud Run

9am-3pm. Minocqua Winter Park. Test

your skills on our timed trail-running race.

Awards ceremony for the top overall and

age class male and female finishers.

715.356.3309 | minocquawinterpark.org

4 Summer Salute Parade & Picnic

Noon-4pm. Downtown Land O’ Lakes. Join

us for our 4th of July Parade and a picnic

in the park following the parade. Food,

music, games and more! 715.547.3432

landolakes-wi.org

10-12 38th Annual Bear River Pow Wow

7pm. Bear River Pow Wow Grounds. Lac du

Flambeau. This annual event brings tribes

from across the nation to celebrate

together. Grand Entry - Fri. 7pm; Sat. 1pm

& 7pm and Sun. 1pm. Public welcome.

Admission. 715.588.3346

lacduflambeauchamber.com

15 Fleezaar 7am-3pm. Manitowish Waters

Community Church. Sponsored by the

Manitowish Waters Community Church, this

giant flea market and bazaar presents one

year’s worth of treasure! 715.543.2998

15 24th Annual Steak in the Park 5-8pm.

Wavering Park. Phelps. Enjoy a great steak

dinner with potatoes, salad, roll and

dessert along with live music.

715.891.1025 | phelpslollionsclub.org/

events/steak-in-the-park/

16-19 55th Annual Manito Art Show

9am-6pm. Manitowish Waters. Fine art

show Thurs. through Sat. 9am-5pm, Sunday

9am-2pm. All items for sale. Silent auction

and people’s choice voting. 715.358.6067

manitoartleague.weebly.com

18 Bear Cupboard Run 7:30-11am. Torpy

Park. Minocqua. Half-Marathon and 5K

chip-timed runs, 5K walk and 1K Cubby

Run. All proceeds from the run will go

to Lakeland Pantry and Food for Kidz.

715.358.2222 | bearcupboardrun.org

18 Spend the Day in Manitowish Waters

9am-5pm. Manitowish Waters. Sample

great foods by local restaurants, live music

and beverages! Sidewalk sales through

town, art show and more! 715.543.8488

manitowishwaters.org

21 Sidewalk Sales Day in Boulder

Junction 9am-5pm. Downtown Boulder

Junction. Held throughout the Boulder

Junction downtown area, enjoy a bargain

extravaganza at all participating shops.


24-26 Northwoods Summer Art Tour

10am-5pm. Throughout Vilas County. A

self-guided tour of artist-owned galleries

and studios. Artist demonstrations and art

available for purchase.

northwoodsarttour.com

25 Forest Fest 9am-3pm. Trees for

Tomorrow. Eagle River. Join us for a day of

celebrating the forest. Enjoy exhibits, programs

focusing on wood harvesting, wood

products, wilderness, wildlife, water quality

and much more. Free. 715.479.6456


25 Beer-A-Rama 1-5pm. Torpy Park.

Minocqua. A sampling of craft and

specialty brews will be in the new pavilion

at Torpy Park. Presented by the Minocqua

Lions Club.

25 Summer Classics Airport Day

8am-4pm. Land O’ Lakes Airport. Start

the day with the famous free pancake

breakfast! Tour the airport and check out

the planes. Learn how to make a kite and

fly them! 715.547.3377

25 Summer Classics - Art Impressions

9am-3pm. Land O’ Lakes. As many as 60

fine art and craft vendors will be showing

a variety of hand crafted items for show

and sale. Food and drinks available.

715.547.3950 | lolaartswi.com

31-Aug. 1 Oktoberfest 5-10pm. Retreat

Bar. Presque Isle. Dance your Lederhosen

off with music by the Johnny Wagner Band!

Sing the “Schnizelbank” and enjoy German

food and barrels of ice-cold Hacker

Pschorr. 715.686.2575

AUGUST

1 64th Annual Firemen’s Pig Roast and

Picnic Noon-9pm. Wavering Park. Phelps.

The Phelps Area Volunteer Fire Department

and Phelps Fire Department Auxiliary hosts

a full day of fun: kids’ activities, picnic, pig

roast, live music and fireworks. phelpswi.us

1-2 Annual Firemen’s Picnic 8am-8pm.

Arbor Vitae Fireman’s Park. Music on the

grounds, fireworks and plenty to eat and

drink. Presented by the Town of Arbor

Vitae and the Arbor Vitae Fire and Rescue

Department. 715.356.9247

arborvitaefiredept.org

2 Presque Isle Firemen’s Picnic and

Parade Noon-4pm. Presque Isle Firebarn.

Support the Presque Isle Fire/EMS

Volunteers! Enjoy a parade on Main Street,

followed by a picnic, live music, and lots of

raffles and games.

2 7th Annual Sayner Street Fair 10am-

4pm. Downtown Sayner. A summer

celebration featuring food and crafters from

around the Midwest, live music and

children’s activities galore! Enjoy the

hands-on Touch-A-Truck truck show!


7 Musky Jamboree Street Party 7pm.

Downtown Boulder Junction. 7pm-10pm,

with live music. Located by Coontail Corner.

Beverages served by the American Legion

Post 451. 715.385.2400 | boulderjct.org

8 Musky Jamboree Best Fish Fry 3-6pm.

Downtown Boulder Junction. Fish fry cookoff.

Taste & judge the best fish fry. Live

music & beverages served by the Boulder

Junction Lions Club. 715.385.2400

boulderjct.org

9 Musky Fun Run 7:30-9:30am. Boulder

Junction Baseball Park. 5K and 10K courses

winding through scenic, gently rolling asphalt

surfaced roads, woodland and paved trails;

kids’ races (10 and under) following the

10K finish. 715.385.2400 | boulderjct.org

9 Ride with Leinie 9am-4pm. Forest

Lake Country Store. Land O’ Lakes. Take a

“Ride with Leinie”! Pick one of two bike

rides, followed by Leinenkugel beer tasting

and a brat lunch. Dick Leinenkugel will lead

one ride. 906.544.2448

wildernesslakestrails.org

9 Musky Jamboree 9am-4pm. Downtown

Boulder Junction. Car show, over 150 art

and craft booths, food booths, kids casting

contest, flea market, live entertainment and

more. 715.385.2400 | boulderjct.org

13-16 Vilas County Fair Times vary. Vilas

County Fairgrounds. Eagle River. Enjoy

chainsaw carving, petting zoo, bean bag

toss events, face painting, Sixel’s Martial

Arts demos, beer garden, live entertainment,

wristband specials, fair food and more!

715.479.2057 | vilascountyfair.com

14-16 2020 Phelps Old-Timers Slow-

Pitch Softball Tournament Times vary.

Wavering Park. Softball tournaments, Fri.

5pm-Sun. 3pm. Up to 16 teams – first

come, first serve! Entry fee: $175 per

team. 715.891.5614 | phelpswi.us

15 Dragon Boat Festival 7:30am-4pm.

Torpy Park. Minocqua. Sponsored by

Howard Young Foundation. 45-foot boats with

20 paddlers, a drummer and steerperson

take to the water. Costumes & music.

715.439.4005 | howardyoungfoundation.org

32 CALENDAR OF EVENTS VILAS.ORG

19 Paul Bunyan Fest 10am-4pm.

Downtown Eagle River. Features chainsaw

carving demonstrations, 75+ arts and

crafts vendors and live music. Enjoy a

Paul Bunyan-sized lunch with a huge

beef sandwich and more. 715.479.6400

eagleriver.org

22 Car and Truck Show 8am-3pm.

Downtown Eagle River. Enjoy beautiful

cars and trucks on display, wonderful food

and lots of fun. Trophies will be awarded

in various categories. 715.479.4903

eagleriverbiz.biz

22 6th Annual Twin Triathlon 8am-Noon.

Downtown Phelps. 8K paddle on North

Twin, 16K bike ride, 5K run on Vista Lake

Biking Trails. Register as individual, family

or team. Register by Aug. 10 for T-shirt.

715.545.3800 | phelpswi.us

SEPTEMBER

4-6 Eagle River Gun Show 9am-5pm.

Eagle River Ice Arena. Gun shops and

collectors at one location buying and

selling firearms, ammo, knives and more.

608.752.6677 | bobandrocco.com

5 Northwoods Bad Dash Mud Run 10am-

1pm. Manitowish Waters. A 4-mile, 12-

obstacle mud run. Followed by music, food,

raffles, cold beverages and awards. Fun for

all! 715.543.8488 | mwbaddash.com

6 Labor Day Arts and Crafts Show

10am-4pm. Downtown Eagle River. Take

in a late-summer arts-and-crafts show

featuring many area crafters as well as

artists from the Northwoods and beyond.


6 Sausage Fest 11am-4pm. Riverview

Park. Enjoy music, dancing, raffles, a variety

of sausages and Octoberfest style beers.

Also enjoy lots of children’s activities.

This is an Eagle River Lions Club event.

715.479.2131

12 Septimber Ride 7am-3pm. Tribute

Brewing Company. Eagle River. Ride

the beautiful Three Eagle Trail, 28 miles

round-trip, or ride scenic county roads to

complete either a 60K or 100K loop route.


12 Wild Rice Fest 8am-4pm. Downtown

Lac du Flambeau. Kickoff with a 5K run/

walk (registration at 8am) then enjoy wild

rice harvesting demonstrations, wild rice &

Indian fry bread cooking contest, vendors/

crafters, food and games! 1.877.588.3346


12 Colorama Arts & Crafts Fair 9am-3pm.

Boulder Junction Community Center. Craft

show, farmers market and wild game

sandwiches at the Community Center from

9am-3pm. 715.385.2400 | boulderjct.org

19 Colorama 9am-4pm. St. Germain

Community Park. Celebrate beautiful fall

colors and bountiful harvest at the

“Birthplace of Colorama.” Enjoy a craft

show, farmers’ market, and samplings

at “Pints in the Park” Beer Tasting.


19 11th Annual Scarecrow Fest 11am-

5pm. Downtown Phelps. Free family fun,

kids’ games, scarecrow contest, pumpkin

chuckin’, quilt & fine arts display, hay

rides, 40+ craft fair vendors, music, food,

beverages. 715.545.3002

phelpsscarecrowfest.org

19 Sasquatch Sip & Stroll 5-7:30pm.

North Lakeland Discovery Center.

Manitowish Waters. Join us as we partake in

beer and wine tastings while hiking through

the forest. After your stroll, enjoy lakeside

music and appetizers! 715.543.2085

discoverycenter.net

19 Colorama in Land O’ Lakes 10am-

3pm. Land O’ Lakes area. Enjoy the fall

splendor in downtown Land O’ Lakes! Many

fun events for families including horse-drawn

wagon rides, food, music, tug of war, and

more! 715.547.3432 | landolakes-wi.org

20 Colorama Feast 7am-noon. Land

O’ Lakes area. Enjoy this traditional fall

breakfast! Tickets are $10/adults and $5/

children. Take-outs are available. Tickets are

available in advance at the Land O’ Lakes

Chamber of Commerce. 715.547.3432

landolakes-wi.org

26 Lakeland Rotary’s Rump Roast Run

7-11am. Torpy Park. Minocqua. 5K and 10K

run/walk on the streets and trails of

Minocqua. A calf-mile for kids!

715.356.3252 x2232 | rumproastrun.com

26 Beef-A-Rama 8am-4pm. Downtown

Minocqua. Join herds of festival goers and

enjoy watching chefs roasting beef up

and down Main Street, live entertainment,

contests, crafts, and lots of food.

1.800.44.NORTH | beefarama.com

27-30 Colorama Weekend in Sayner

10am-5pm. Downtown Sayner. Enjoy fall

festivities at the downtown shops Fri., Sat.,

and Sun. from 10am-5pm. Don’t miss the

Annual Colorama Brunch and Craft Show

Sun. from 9am-noon. 715.542.3789

sayner-starlake.org

OCTOBER

1-4 Cranberry Fest Marsh and Wine

Tasting Tours 10am-noon. Eagle River Area

Chamber of Commerce. Experience a twohour

tour with insight into the cranberry

process and witness the annual harvest.

After the tour, enjoy some tastings of

cranberry wine and other cranberry

products. 715.479.6400 | eagleriver.org

3 Zurko Antique & Vintage Market

8am-4pm. Downtown Eagle River.

Enjoy the annual eclectic mix of antiques,

collectibles, shabby-chic, primitives, old

toys, vintage, advertising, pottery, country

farm and a host of treasures. All for sale!

715.526.9769 | zurkopromotions.com

3 Cranberry Fest Berry Bog Jog 5K Run/

Walk 9-10am. Riverview Park. Eagle River.

A family friendly 5K include a flat and fast

course (great for strollers/children). Each

paid participant will receive a specially

designed quality T-shirt. 1.800.359.6315

eagleriver.org

3 Cran-A-Rama 9am-3pm. Manitowish

Waters Community Center. Celebrate the

cranberry harvest season with an arts

and crafts fair, fresh cranberries, fall color,

marsh tours and more! 715.543.8488


3-4 Cranberry Fest 9am-4pm. Vilas

County Fairgrounds. Eagle River. Enjoy

fresh cranberries and craisins, delicious

foods, pastries and warm autumn drinks,

homemade goods, arts and crafts, clothing

and music. There’s something for everyone!


10 Harvest Fest 10am-3pm. Downtown

Boulder Junction. Kids’ games, shop

the Haystack, fall treats, and hayrides.

Kids may dress in costumes and follow

Granny Autumn through downtown Boulder

Junction to the various event locations.


10 Northwoods Fall Art Tour 10am-5pm.

Throughout Vilas County. A self-guided

tour of artist-owned galleries and studios.

Artist demonstrations and art available for

purchase. 715.385.3334

northwoodsarttour.com

NOVEMBER

7 Lioness Christmas In November

Luncheon and Craft Fair 10am-2pm.

Presque Isle Community Center. Craft

booths open at 10am, lunch 11am to

1pm, raffle drawings at 1:30pm. Start your

Christmas shopping early and enjoy lunch

while you shop. 715.686.2409

14 Great Shopping Escape 9am-3pm.

Boulder Junction Community Center. Gather

your girlfriends and escape to Boulder

Junction! Visit local shops, art galleries

and have breakfast or lunch at one of our

restaurants. 715.385.2400

boulderjct.org

14 Christmas Bazaar 2020 10am-3pm.

St. Germain Community Center. The craft

show features fresh wreaths and garland,

cookies sold by the pound, children’s

activities, raffles and a visit from Jolly Old

St. Nick. 715.542.2881 | st-germain.com

14 Old Fashioneds Up North 6-10pm.

Eagle Waters Resort. Eagle River.

Northwoods bartenders put their skills to

the test in our Old Fashioned making

competition. Heavy hor d’oeuvres provided.

Live entertainment with a supper club

theme. 715.479.6400 | eagleriver.org

27 Christmas Walk 5-8pm. Boulder

Junction Community Center. Welcome in

the holiday season with the lighting of the

town, a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus,

carolers, sleigh rides and treats for

shoppers. 715.385.2400 | boulderjct.org

27 Santa Comes to Town 1-3pm.

Downtown Land O’ Lakes. Santa travels with

the children to the Town tree and Santa’s

Village for cookies, hot chocolate, Christmas

carols and gifts. Horse-drawn wagon rides.

715.547.3432| landolakes-wi.org

27-29 Christmas in Downtown Sayner

10am-5pm. Downtown Sayner. Enjoy

shopping, refreshments and spirit of the

season as the holidays officially commence

at the shops and restaurants of Sayner!


28 Christmas Walk Kids Day 10:30am-

1:30pm. Boulder Junction Community

Center. Christmas shopping house,

activities and lunch with Santa and

Mrs. Claus at the Community Center.


28 Christmas in Minocqua Noon-5pm.

Downtown Minocqua. Visit Santa and his

reindeer, horse-drawn wagon rides, and

more family holiday activities in downtown

Minocqua. 1.800.44.NORTH

minocqua.org

28 Jingle Bell Fun Run 3-5pm. St. Germain

Chamber Park. Join us “jingling” in the

holiday season with this fun filled run/walk.

Enjoy the “Lighting Up St. Germain” holiday

parade and town tree lighting. Register

online. 715.477.2205 | st-germain.com

28 “Lighting Up St. Germain” Holiday

Celebration 5-7pm. Downtown St.

Germain. Light up your holiday season.

Enjoy the “Lighting Up St. Germain” holiday

parade at dusk followed by caroling and

the lighting of the town Christmas tree.


28 Christmas Craft Sale 8am-5pm.

Land O’Lakes Elementary School. Crafters

offer special holiday items to help you

complete your Christmas shopping. Food

& refreshments available. 715.547.3432

landolakes-wi.org

DECEMBER

4 Manitowish Waters Christmas for the

Town 4-6pm. Manitowish Waters. Enjoy

making Christmas crafts, hot dogs, chili

and Christmas cookies. Santa & Mrs. Claus

arrive at 5pm so have your Christmas lists

ready! 715.543.8488


11 Olde Time Christmas Celebration

5-8pm. Pipke Park. Presque Isle. Free.

Featuring horse-drawn sleigh rides along

snow-covered paths, bonfire, s’mores,

and hot drinks. Plus a special visit with

Santa. Sponsored by the Presque Isle

Lions, Lioness and Library. 715.686.2910

presqueisle.com

25-Jan. 1 Marvel in Manitowish Waters

8am-5pm. Manitowish Waters. Celebrate

the holidays in Manitowish Waters! Indoor/

outdoor activities throughout the town. Fun

for all! 715.543.8488




FISHING EVENTS

JANUARY

18 6th Annual Wittig’s Point Tavern “Big

Fish” Ice Fishing Tournament 8am-4pm.

Wittig’s Point Resort & Tavern. Boulder

Junction. 100% payout. 3 biggest bluegill,

3 biggest walleye, 3 biggest northern.

Prizes, trophies, raffl es! $20 per angler

pre-register or $25 day of the event.

715.892.1544 | wittigspoint.com

18 Icehole of the North Fishing Tourny

8am-6pm. Retreat Bar. Presque Isle. All

anglers and lakes welcome. Proceeds go to

Kids & Vets fi shing pond project! Prizes

awarded. Register Fri. night at The Retreat

Bar. 715.686.2575 | presqueisle.com

FEBRUARY

1 Frozen Tozen Ice Fishing Tournament

8am-5pm. Boulder Junction Boat Landing.

Cash prizes, raffl e drawings. Food &

beverages. Proceeds benefi t the Boat Landing

Improvement Fund. 1.800.466.8759


8 19th Annual Northern Exposure Ice

Fishing Tournament 6am-4pm. Northern

Exposure Bar & Restaurant. Phelps.

Headquartered at Northern Exposure Bar &

Restaurant with fi shing on North and South

Twin Lakes. 715.545.3555 | phelpswi.us

8 Plum Lake Ice Fishing Tournament

6am-3pm. Sayner Community Center.

Calling all anglers for a day of fi shing on

Plum Lake! Prizes, raffl es, food and more!

Proceeds benefi t area lake improvement

projects. 715.542.3789

15 Sand Lake Pub Ice Fishing Derby

7am-3pm. Sand Lake Pub. Phelps. Enjoy

the Northwoods as Sand Lake Pub holds

their Ice Fishing Derby on Sand Lake. All

prizes are awarded at the conclusion of the

tournament. 715.545.3200 | phelpswi.us

15 Winterfest Rendezvous in Manitowish

Waters 10:30am-5:30pm. Rest Lake. Ice

fi shing tournament, food, beverages, raffl es

and music under heated tent on the ice.

Night fi reworks show. 715.543.2455

MAY

15-17 29th Annual Spring Walleye

Tournament Times vary. Presque Isle

Community Center. Catch-and-release

tourney on Presque Isle and Winchester

Lakes with photo submissions. Awards

ceremony and raffl e giveaways Sun.

11:30am and fi sh fry luncheon at noon.


16 Fishing with the Stars 7am-4pm.

St. Germain Community Center. Fishing

competition where you may win a chance

to spend Sun. on the water with the “Stars”

Rob Manthei, Pete Maina and John Gillespie.


JUNE

5-7 Fishing Has No Boundaries Times

vary. Wild Eagle Lodge. Eagle River. An event

for the disabled angler. Pontoon boats for

wheelchairs, safe ramps and docks, guides,

boats, bait, fi sh cleaning, celebrity speakers

and more. 715.479.9309

13 Hank Lesniak’s Valley of the Giants

Musky Tournament 7am-3pm. Hillside

Resort. Phelps. Headquartered at Hillside

Resort with musky fi shing on Lac Vieux

Desert. Entry fee includes prime rib dinner

and cash prizes. 715.547.3646

hillside-resort.com

13-14 Spring Classic Musky Tournament

Times vary. Eagle River Chain of Lakes.

Catch-and-release musky tournament

on the Eagle River Chain of Lakes.

715.891.5574 | headwatersmuskies.com

21 Take a Kid Fishing Noon-3pm. Conover

Town Park. Free fi shing for kids. Each

registrant has a chance to catch trout,

which will be cleaned, bagged, and ready to

take home. 715.477.0575

27-28 Professional Musky Tournament

Trail (PMTT) Times vary. Eagle Waters

Resort. Eagle River. The most high-profi le

musky tournament in the country. Not only

for the pros but also for musky anglers who

desire to become pro. 1.800.359.6315

eagleriver.org

JULY

15, 29 and August 12 Kids Fishing Days

10am-1pm. Pipke Park. Presque Isle. BYO

equipment and bait. Fisher-mentors

available for help. Lunch and prizes

included. Sponsored by Presque Isle

Lions and Up North Sport ‘N Gifts.

715.892.9539 | 715.686.2558

AUGUST

21-23 National Championship Musky Open

Times vary. Vilas County Fairgrounds. Eagle

River. The largest amateur musky tournament

in existence. This event draws anglers from

all over. A family-oriented tournament;

everyone is welcome to participate.

1.800.359.6315 | eagleriver.org

29 DC Fishing Classic 7am-4pm. Sand

Lake Pub. Phelps. Enjoy a day on the

lake and a chance for cash prizes with

musky fi shing on Big Sand Lake only.

715.545.3200 | phelpswi.us

SEPTEMBER

6 Swen Musky Tournment 8am-4pm.

Hillside Resort. Musky fi shing on Lac Vieux

Desert. Entry includes chicken dinner, cash,

and door prizes. hillside-resort.com

11-13 44th Annual World Championship

Musky Classic All-day event. Manitowish

Waters Community Center. Anglers fi sh

designated area lakes. Fri. noon–6pm; Sat.

7am–6pm; Sun. 7–11am. 715.543.2657

wcmuskyclassic.com

12 North and South Twin Lakes Musky

Tournament 6am-4pm. Northern Exposure

Bar & Restaurant. Phelps. Headquartered

at Northern Exposure Restaurant and Bar

with musky fi shing on North and South Twin

Lakes. 715.545.3555

19-20 Paul’s Pro Am Musky Tournament

Times vary. Eagle River Chain of Lakes.

A memorial tournament in memory of

Paul Riedel Sr. 300 anglers (150 teams)

accepted. Over $28,000 payouts based on

a full fi eld of 150 teams. 715.477.2667

headwatersmuskies.com

OCTOBER

2-4 40th Midwest Musky Classic Tour

Times vary. Phelps Chamber of Commerce.

On North and South Twin, Big Sand

Lake and Lac Vieux Desert. One of the

longest-running tournaments in northern

Wisconsin. Huge muskies, huge prizes!

715.545.3800 | phelpswi.us

3-4 32nd Annual Greater Wisconsin

Musky Tournament Times vary. St. Germain

Community Center. Enjoy two days on

the water fi shing for the winning musky.

Individual and team prizes. 715.477.2205

st-germain.com

3-4 5th Annual Boulder Junction Lions

Walleye Classic On Boulder Junction

area lakes. Registration Sat. 9am at the

Community Center. Fishing Sat. 10am-

6pm, Sun. 7am-4pm. Awards and dinner

at Headwaters Restaurant at 6pm. Cash

prizes. 715.892.2366

34 FISHING EVENTS Chamber-sponsored events are in blue. Events subject to change. For a complete list of events, visit vilas.org.

RECURRING EVENTS

Jan. 2-Mar. 26 Guided Snowmobile Trail

Rides 9am-2pm. Old Train Depot. Eagle

River. Guided snowmobile trail rides open

to everyone every Thursday during the riding

season. Meet at the Historic Railroad Depot

in downtown Eagle River. 262.442.4876

Feb. 11-Mar. 8 Subaru Winter Experience

8am-5pm. Chanticleer Inn. Eagle River.

Enjoy a day of adrenaline behind the wheel

of a 2020 Subaru. Test your limits in a

controlled and safe, yet thrilling way.

Register online. 715.479.4486

subaruwinterexperience.com

May 15-Sep. 25 Minocqua Farmers’ Market

Minocqua Park Complex. Every Fri. 8am-1pm,

this producers-only farmers’ market features

produce and agricultural products from the

surrounding eight counties. 715.536.4613

minocquafarmersmarket.com

May 25-Sep. 7 St. Germain Flea Market

8am-3pm. St. Germain Community Park.

Every Mon. Memorial Day to Labor Day, rain

or shine, St. Germain is home to one of

the largest fl ea markets in the Northwoods.

715.477.2205 | stgermainfi re.com

May 26-Sep. 1 Eagle River Speedway

Stock Car Races 6-10pm. Eagle River

Speedway. Every Tuesday. One of the

longest running dirt stock car racing

tracks in the Midwest. Enjoy specials for

the fans and racers throughout the year.

715.479.5208

Jun. 1-Aug. 31 BINGO 7-9:30pm. St.

Germain Community Center. Enjoy an

evening of family fun every Monday. Ten

games will be played with $1,000 given

out, door prizes and 50/50 raffl e. 6:15pm

doors. 7pm Bingo begins. 715.477.2205

st-germain.com

Jun. 2-Aug. 25 Lions Club Weekly

Summer Craft and Flea Market 8am-2pm.

Boulder Junction Community Center. Held

every Tues., a large outdoor fl ea/craft

market at the Community Center on Hwy M.

715.686.7970

e-clubhouse.org/sites/boulderjunction

Jun. 4-Aug. 27 The Northwoods Outdoor

Artists Throughout Vilas County

Sponsored by the Manito Art League. Free.

Meets weekly Thurs. from June-August at

9am to paint “en Plein Air”. The locations

change weekly. Email northwoodsoutdoorartists@gmail.com.

715.358.6067

northwoodsoutdoorartists.weebly.com

Jun. 8-Aug. 24 Manitowish Waters Bingo

6-9pm. Manitowish Waters Community

Center. Mon. throughout the summer! No

Bingo on July 20. Bingo starts at 7pm –

doors open at 6pm. Concessions available.

715.543.8488 | manitowishwaters.org

Jun. 10-Aug. 5 Kids’ Fishing Tips 6:30-

8pm. Hi-Pines Campground. Headwaters

Chapter Muskies, Inc. of Eagle River provides

basic fi shing instruction every Wednesday to

children ages 5-13. Free. 715.477.2667

Jun. 12-Sep. 4 Min-Aqua Bats Waterski

Shows 7-9pm. Aqua Bowl. Minocqua. Every

Sun., Wed. and Fri. starting at 7pm, enjoy

one of the oldest waterski show teams

in the United States today, originating in

1950. 715.575.9754 | minaquabats.com

Jun. 13-Aug. 29 Chain Skimmers Water

Ski Shows 7-9pm. Lake Pleasant. Conover.

Every Tues., Thurs., and Sat. (except 7/16

and 7/18). Watch skilled water skiers

perform awesome tricks, jumps, fl ips and

other amazing stunts. 630.220.6018

Jun. 13-Sep. 5 Plum Ski-ters Water Ski

Shows 7-8:30pm. Plum Lake. Sayner-

Star Lake. Watch the award-winning Plum

Ski-ters water ski show team perform every

Wed. and Sat. at Statehouse Point Boat

Landing on Plum Lake. sayner-starlake.org

Jun. 14-Oct. 4 Eagle River Sunday

Farmers’ Market 10am-2pm. Join us for

veggies, fl owers, honey, breads, jams, meats,

cheeses, maple syrup and much more.

715.477.0645 | eaglerivermainstreet.org

Jun. 16-Aug. 18 Pow Wows at Lac du

Flambeau 7-10pm. Waaswaaganing Indian

Bowl. A celebration of the Ojibwe heritage,

dancing to the rhythm of the drum in

traditional regalia. An event for the whole

family. Every Tues. 715-588-3346

lacdufl ambeauchamber.com

Jun. 17-Aug. 5 Music on Main Street

7-9pm. Boulder Junction. Local musicians

perform in downtown Boulder Junction on

Wed. Rain backup location at the Boulder

Junction Community Center. 715.385.2400

boulderjct.org

Jun. 18-Aug. 4 Nature at Night Series

7-8pm. Trees for Tomorrow. Eagle River.

Every Tuesday. Local experts will present

on a variety of natural resource and

nature-themed topics. Geared for older

children and adults. Free. Suggested

donation $2/person. 715.479.6456


Jun. 21-Sep.6 Free Fishing Seminars

7-8:30pm. Downtown Boulder Junction.

Boulder Junction fi shing guides offer free

fi shing seminars throughout the summer.

Varied topics. Held at various locations on

Sun. at 7pm. 715.385.2400 | boulderjct.org

Jun. 26-Sep. 11 Friday Fresh Produce ‘N

More 8am-2pm. Downtown Presque Isle.

Featuring fresh produce, cheeses, maple

syrup, honey, farm-fresh eggs, smoked fi sh,

locally grown and butchered meats, and

many homemade goodies. Live music with

Rick Tabor. 715.686.2910 | presqueisle.com

Sep. 14-Oct. 17 Lake Nokomis Cranberry

Harvest Tours 11am-2pm. Lake

Nokomis Cranberries. Eagle River. Mid-Sept.-

mid-Oct. Want to see the harvest process in

person? Stop by for a free harvest tour. Tour

times: Mon.–Sat. 11am, noon and 2pm.

715.479.6546 | lakenokomiscranberries.com


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LODGING

BEST WESTERN DERBY INN - EAGLE RIVER

1800 US Hwy. 45N | 715.479.1600 | derbyinn.com

Always open.

BRIDGEWATER INN - EAGLE RIVER

431 Railroad St. N. | 715.479.5153 | bridgewaterinn.net

Daily 10am-10pm.

CHANTICLEER INN - EAGLE RIVER

1458 E. Dollar Lake Rd. | 1.800.863.8415 | chanticleerinn.com

Daily 8am ‘til closing.

COADYS’ POINT OF VIEW LAKE RESORT - PHELPS

3932 N. Primich Way | 715.545.3474 | povresort.com

Daily, year-round.

DILLMAN’S BAY RESORT - LAC DU FLAMBEAU

13277 Dillman’s Way | 715.588.3143 | dillmans.com

Daily 8am-6pm.

EAGLE RIVER INN - EAGLE RIVER

5620 State Hwy. 70 W | 715.479.2000 | eagleriver-inn.com

Sun.-Thurs. 7am-10pm, Fri.-Sat. 7am-11pm.

EDGEWATER INN & COTTAGES - EAGLE RIVER

5054 State Hwy. 70 W | 715.479.4011 | edgewater-inn-cottages.com

24 hours, year-round.

ESTROLD RESORT - ST. GERMAIN

7669 Estrold Rd. | 715.525.9008 | estroldresort.com

Always open, call any time.

GATEWAY LODGE - LAND O’ LAKES

4103 Cty. State Hwy. B | 715.547.3321 | gateway-lodge.com

Lodge: Open 24 hours daily. Restaurant: Tues.-Sat. 5pm-9pm.

Lounge: Mon.-Thurs. 4pm-close. Fri.-Sun. 11am-close.

HILLER VACATION HOMES - ST. GERMAIN

200 Hwy. 70 | 1.800.445.5370 | hillervacationhomes.com

Daily, 9am-5pm.

IDLE HOURS RESORT OF ST. GERMAIN - ST. GERMAIN

1692 Idle Hours Ct. | 715.542.3765 | idlehours.com

Year-round.

LAKE FOREST RESORT - EAGLE RIVER

1531 Golf View Rd. | 715.479.2455 | lakeforestresort.com

Office is open Mon.-Fri. 9am-4pm.

OLD STONEY’S RESORT - ARBOR VITAE

10301 Big Arbor Vitae Dr. | 715.356.4128 | oldstoneysresort.com

May thru Oct.

PITLIK’S SAND BEACH RESORT - EAGLE RIVER

4833 Sand Beach Dr. | 715.479.4955 | pitliksresort.com

Open daily. Seasonal hours.

TIMBER BAY RESORT - LAC DU FLAMBEAU

3315 Sand Lake Lodge Rd. | 715.588.1207 | timberbayresort.com

Daily, 24-hours.

WILD EAGLE LODGE - EAGLE RIVER

4443 Chain O’ Lakes Rd. | 715.479.3151 | wildeaglelodge.com

Summer: Daily 7am-11pm. Non-summer: Daily 8am-10pm.

Best Western Derby Inn offers a free continental breakfast,

pool and hot tub, and a microwave and refrigerator in every

room. 100% smoke-free.

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Your doorway to the Eagle River Chain of Lakes. Small

motel perfect for family reunions, group parties and ATV,

snowmobile and motorcycle groups.

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Year-round resort, motel & condo complex. Located three miles

east of Eagle River, off Hwy. 70, on the shores of Voyageur

& Dollar Lakes.

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Premiere Northwoods/Eagle River resort - where roughing it

doesn’t have to be that rough. Family-oriented resort with great

year-round fishing, snowmobiling and more!

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Family-owned since 1934—hotel units up to 4-bedroom

cabins. Nostalgic resort on beautiful White Sand Lake–

13 miles from Minocqua. Offering boat rentals, beaches and

various sport activities.

Lakeside resort on Watersmeet Lake. Rooms and suites

available. There is a pool, hot tub, sauna and fitness center.

Continental breakfast is complimentary.

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On the Eagle River Chain of 28 Lakes. Warm knotty pine

paneled rooms in the Inn. Waterfront cottages have kitchens

and enclosed porches. Wireless internet.

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Beautiful 13-cabin resort located on Little St. Germain Lake.

Private rentals available as well.

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Beautiful rustic lodge. Rooms offering kitchenettes and

wireless internet. Pool, hot tub, sauna, restaurant and

lounge. Adjacent to airport, golf, biking, ATV and

snowmobile trails.

Vacation home and marine rentals property management

company.

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Resort on Little St. Germain Lake with 11 cabins, up to five

bedrooms. All have fireplace. Most have two bathrooms, A/C,

dishwashers, washer/dryer and deck.

45

Our cozy and homelike condominiums are nestled lakeside

on the famous Eagle River/Three Lakes Chain of Lakes in the

beautiful Northwoods of Wisconsin.

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Four housekeeping cottages with A/C, cable, Wi-Fi, firepits,

grills, picnic tables, play areas, boats, docks, good fishing,

sunsets, eagles, loons, starry nights and a relaxing, quiet

location.

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Resort, restaurant and bar. Creating family traditions has

become our family’s tradition. Open since 1928! Friday night

fish frys. Home of the “Ultimate Bloody Mary.” 12 cabins.

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Located on crystal-clear, 1,300-acre White Sand Lake, with a

large, sandy beach. Immaculate housekeeping cabins. Direct

TV, Wi-Fi, paddleboards, paddleboats, firewood all included.

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Wild Eagle Lodge is nestled along the beautiful shores of the

Eagle River Chain of 28 Lakes. We offer relaxation, hospitality

and year-round activities.

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PET FRIENDLY

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CAMPING

CAMP HOLIDAY, INC. - BOULDER JUNCTION

11475 Rudolph Lake Ln. | 715.385.2264 | camp-holiday.com

May-Oct. 8am-10pm.

HI-PINES CAMPGROUND - EAGLE RIVER

1919 US Hwy. 45N | 715.479.9124 | hipines.net

Open from April 15 to Oct. 15.

LYNN ANN’S CAMPGROUND - ST. GERMAIN

1597 South Shore Dr. | 715.542.3456 | lynnannscampground.com

Daily: 8am-10pm.

COMMUNITY

BOULDER JUNCTION CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

5352 Park St. | 715.385.2400 | boulderjct.org

May-Labor Day: Mon.-Fri. 9am-5pm, Sat. 9am-4pm.

Labor Day-Columbus Day: Mon.-Sat. 9am-4pm.

Columbus Day-April: Mon.-Fri. 9am-4pm.

CONOVER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

4665 Cty. Hwy. K E. | 715.479.4928 | conover.org

Tues.-Thurs. 9am-2pm.

EAGLE RIVER AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

201 N. Railroad St. | 715.479.6400 | eagleriver.org

Winter: Mon.-Fri. 8am-4:30pm, Sat. 10am-2pm.

Summer: Mon.-Fri. 8am-4:30pm, Sat. 9am-3pm, Sun. 10:30am-2:30pm.

LAC DU FLAMBEAU CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

602 Peace Pipe Rd. | 1.877.588.3346 | lacduflambeauchamber.com

Mon.-Fri. 8am-4:30pm and on special event days. Call 1.877.588.3346

anytime and leave a message.

LAND O’ LAKES CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

6484 US Hwy. 45 | 715.547.3432 | landolakes-wi.org

Mon.-Fri. 9am-2pm.

MANITOWISH WATERS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

5733 Airport Rd. | 715.543.8488 | manitowishwaters.org

Mon.-Fri. 9am-4pm. Sat. 9am-noon (mid-June-mid-August).

LET’S MINOCQUA VISITORS BUREAU + CHAMBER

8216 US Hwy. 51 S. | 715.356.5266 | minocqua.org

Mon.-Fri. 8am-5pm. Closed Sat. & Sun. 24-hour visitor center on site.

PRESQUE ISLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

8305 Main St. | 715.686.2910 | presqueisle.com

Summer: Mon.-Fri. 9am-3pm, Sat. 9am-noon.

Fall, Winter, Spring: Mon.-Fri. 9am-2pm.

SAYNER-STAR LAKE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

sayner-starlake.org

ST. GERMAIN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

473 State Hwy. 70 | 715.477.2205 | st-germain.com

Mon.- Fri. 8:30am-5pm Sat., 9am-1pm. *Seasonal.

Complete camping facilities for tents and RVs on Rudolph

Lake. Camp store, boat rentals, sandy beach, game room,

snack bar, Wi-Fi and cable TV.

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Campground offering sites with sewer and 50-amp service.

Tent camping also available. Aqua play zone for the kids.

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Family-oriented campground.

Stop by our visitor center, the little cabin on Hwy. M, for

information on recreation and events along with where to

shop, dine and sleep.

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Conover Visitor/Info Center – located at 428 US Hwy. 45 –

is not staffed but open 24/7/365. It is loaded with

informational brochures year-round.

49

The Eagle River Area Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center

provides information to visitors about the Eagle River area, its

activities, lodging facilities and area businesses. 56

Boozhoo (Hello)! The Lac du Flambeau Chamber provides

information and referrals about attractions, business, culture

and history to community members and visitors alike. Enjoy

your stay.

The Land O’ Lakes Chamber of Commerce is your

headquarters for all the information you need while in the

Northwoods. Stop in and check it out.

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Manitowish Waters is the Original “Up North” Experience!

Rich history, breathtaking sights, beautiful lodging, and

various events: there’s always something going on in

Manitowish Waters.

Stop by our 24-hour Minocqua Area Visitors Bureau and find

out why we truly are “Nature’s Original Waterpark.” Let’s

help you make some memories!

45

Visit Presque Isle, Wisconsin’s Last Wilderness, to enjoy

hiking, biking, kayaking, canoeing, fishing and snowmobiling

in our spectacular natural surroundings. 45

Sayner-Star Lake offers pristine lakes, snowmobile and ski

trails, paved bike trails, scenic hiking trails, tennis courts, gift

and clothing boutiques, excellent dining and more!

46

The St. Germain Chamber of Commerce is your one-stop shop

for information regarding St. Germain and the surrounding

communities. Visit us at www.st-germain.com.

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LAKES & WATERWAYS

THE ANGLER’S CHOICE GUIDE SERVICE

715.892.3020 | theanglerschoiceguideservice.com

Daily: 6am-6pm.

Two world records and two outstanding angling achievement

awards for fishing. Year-round fishing guide service.

Open-water and ice fishing (6 insulated/heated houses each

with underwater camera).

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TRAILS

THE HIKER BOX - EAGLE RIVER

117 E. Wall St. | 715.337.2161 | thehikerbox.com

Mon.-Sat. 9am-6pm, Sun. 10am-5pm.

VILAS COUNTY RECREATIONAL TRAILS SAFETY - EAGLE RIVER

c/o Vilas Co. Forestry Dept. | 330 Court St. | 715.479.5160

The Hiker Box is a year-round, full-service gear outfitter with a

focus on camping and backpacking equipment and supplies.

We’ll help you!

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Supports Vilas County trail user groups in their efforts

to promote safer trails. 52

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DINING

19TH HOLE SPORTS BAR AND GRILL - ST. GERMAIN

9067 State Hwy. 70W | 715.542.4042 | 19thholesportsbar.com

Hours vary summer to winter.

AQUALAND ALE HOUSE - BOULDER JUNCTION

10450 Main St. | 715.385.0380 | facebook.com/aqualandalehouse

Summer Hours: Tues.-Sun. 11am-9pm. Closed Sun. & Mon. during off-season.

BUCKSHOTS SALOON & EATERY - EAGLE RIVER

2230 US Hwy. 45 N | 715.479.7468 | buckshotswi.com

Buckshot’s Saloon: Sun.-Thur. 11am-10pm, Fri.- Sat. 11am-11pm.

Buckshot’s Downtown: 11am-5pm. Closed Wed.

CHEF RENE’S - EAGLE RIVER

5260 State Hwy. 70 W | 715.479.2000 | chefreneseagleriver.com

Tues.-Thurs. 5-9pm, Fri.-Sat. 5-10pm, Sun. 4-9pm. Closed Mon.

EAGLE WATERS RESORT - EAGLE RIVER

3958 Eagle Waters Rd. | 715.479.4411 | eaglewaters.com

Hours vary.

THE HILLSIDE TAVERN & GRILL - SAYNER

8065 Cty. Hwy. N | 715.542.2240

Open Thurs.-Mon. Call for seasonal hours.

SHOPPING & SERVICES

GLIK’S - EAGLE RIVER

111 Wall St. | 715.477.0774 | gliks.com

Hours vary. See gliks.com for stores and hours.

MARSHFIELD CLINIC - EAGLE RIVER AND MINOCQUA

500 Commerce Loop | 715.479.0400 | marshfieldclinic.org

9601 Townline Rd. | 715.358.100 | marshfieldclinic.org

Mon.-Fri. 8am-5pm.

MOONDEER & FRIENDS GALLERY - BOULDER JUNCTION

10354 Main St. | 715.385.2082 | moondeergallery.com

Open daily mid-May through the holidays (Mon.-Sat. 10am-5pm;

Sun. 11am-3pm) and January Saturdays. Closed February-April.

NORTHERN WATERS ANGLING ARCHERY & APPAREL - CONOVER

160 US Hwy. 45 | 715.477.2224 | northernwatersconover.com

Mon-Sat. 8am-5pm, Sun. 8am-4pm.

PEOPLES STATE BANK - EAGLE RIVER

1011 E. Wall St., Suite B | 715.479.1794 | bankpeoples.com

Lobby hours Mon.-Fri. 8:30am-5pm. Drive up Mon.-Fri. 8am-5:30pm,

Saturday 9am-noon.

SHAW BUILDING & DESIGN, INC. - PRESQUE ISLE

7998 Powderhorn Rd. | 715.385.0190 | shawbuilders.com

Mon.-Fri. 8am-4pm. Weekends by appointment.

STORMY KROMER - IRONWOOD, MI

1238 Wall St. | 906.932.1339 | stormykromer.com

Mon.-Fri. 8am-5pm, Sat. 9am-noon (all times central).

VILAS COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORP. - EAGLE RIVER

555 Enterprise Way | 715.337.0061 | vilascountyedc.org

Mon.-Fri. 9am-5pm. Weekends by appointment.

Dine after golf or cozy up by the fireplace after a day of

snowmobiling. Try our homemade pizza and sandwiches and

relax watching our four big TVs.

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A Northwoods gastropub featuring 20 craft beers, fine wine

and flavored soda. Enjoy artisan pizza and sandwiches, daily

dinner specials, fresh salads and homemade desserts.

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Buckshot’s Saloon: Full bar, char-grilled sandwiches,

homemade pizzas & soups, appetizers, Friday fish fry.

Buckshot’s Downtown: Full bar, deli sandwiches, homemade

pizzas, soups and appetizers.

Lakeside dining offering generous portions and a casual

atmosphere. High-quality food and service at moderate

prices.

40

Historic Eagle Waters Resort perched on the shores of Eagle

Lake on the Eagle River Chain of Lakes. Year-round resort and

restaurant.

45

Under new ownership, this Northwoods gem proudly serves

Vinchi’s Famous Recipes! The Hillside offers a complete

dinner menu but is most famous for its thin-crust pizza.

51

Glik’s is a family-owned clothing store with brands and styles

specifically chosen for your community. Flattering denim

styles, on-trend tops, shoes and accessories.

42

Family medicine, complementary and alternative

medicine. Outreach services in orthopedic surgery,

general surgery, urology, pediatrics, obstetrics and

gynecology are also available.

Contemporary fine art & craft by Wisconsin artists, antiques,

many smaller gift items, books, cards, Putumayo World Music

CDs and professional custom frame service. 43

Retail sporting goods store and archery range with a full

selection of fishing, hunting, archery supplies and Northwoods

apparel. The store sells live bait and Wisconsin licenses sales.

51

Peoples State Bank is one of the largest community banks

in Central and Northern Wisconsin, offering great rates and

outstanding service for individuals and businesses. 46

We build custom homes that are environmentally friendly,

personalized to your taste and tailored to your lifestyle.

Experience the Shaw difference! Call us today!

42

Home of the Original Stormy Kromer Cap. Free factory tour

Mon.-Fri. at 1:30pm – great rainy-day activity. Wheelchair

accessible.

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Promotes economic development throughout Vilas County.

Provides assistance to start-up businesses as well as

assisting existing businesses to grow.

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THINGS TO DO

BIPLANE RIDES OF AMERICA - MANITOWISH WATERS

Manitowish Waters Airport | 608.751.8000 | biplaneridesofamerica.com

Memorial Day-Labor Day. Daily, 9am-7pm.

BOAT SPORT MARINA - EAGLE RIVER

3624 State Hwy. 70E | 715.479.8000 | boatsport.com

Summer: Daily 8am-5pm.

CHAIN SKIMMERS WATER SKI SHOW TEAM - EAGLE RIVER

630.220.6018 | chainskimmers.org

Tues., Thurs. & Sat. 7pm.

EAGLE LANES - EAGLE RIVER

534 W. Pine St. | 715.479.4555 | eaglelanes.com

Sun.-Thurs. 10am-midnight or later, Fri.-Sat. 10-2:30am.

ELMER’S FUN PARK - ST. GERMAIN

5735 State Hwy. 70 E | 715.479.7311 | elmersfunpark.com

10am-10pm (weather depending). Memorial Day-Labor Day.

LAKE NOKOMIS CRANBERRIES INC. - EAGLE RIVER

6031 Cty. Rd. D | 715.479.6546 | lakenokomiscranberries.com

Memorial Day through October: Mon.-Sat. 10am-4pm, Sunday 10am-2pm.

Winter hours: Tues.-Sat. 10am-4pm.

LAKE OF THE TORCHES RESORT CASINO - LAC DU FLAMBEAU

510 Old Abe Rd. | 1.800.258.6724 | lakeofthetorches.com

Open 24 hours.

PLUM LAKE GOLF CLUB - SAYNER

3160 Clubhouse Rd. | 715.542.2598 | plumlakegolf.com

Open 7 days/week.

VILAS CINEMA - EAGLE RIVER

214 E. Wall St. | 715.479.6541 | vilascinema.com

Mon.-Wed. 7pm, Thurs. 4 & 7pm, Fri.- Sat. 4, 7 & 9pm, Sun 1, 4, & 7pm.

WILDERNESS VETERANS MEMORIAL FLAME FOUNDATION -

PRESQUE ISLE

11662 Cty. Rd. W | 715.686.2517 | wildernessvetsmemorial.org

Open year-round, day or night.

WILDWOOD OUTDOOR ADVENTURES - EAGLE RIVER

5179 State Hwy. 70W | 715.477.3333 | wildwoodoutdooradventures.com

Daily from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend and by

appointment all other days of the year.

Old-fashioned, open-cockpit biplane rides in a 1929 New

Standard Aircraft, 4 passengers maximum, 2 minimum. $80

per adult, $40 per child under 10.

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Boat Sport Marina is a full service marina offering sales,

service and rentals.

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The Chain Skimmers Water Ski Show Team performs amazing

ski shows on the beautiful waters of Lake Pleasant three

days a week!

53

A bowling alley with a full-service bar. Pizza and sandwiches

available. New golf simulator in 2019. Pool, darts and

arcades games too. Live music every weekend.

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Family-friendly fun park offering go karts, bumper boats, mini

golf, ice cream and more. Located on Hwy. 70 between Eagle

River and St. Germain.

40

Cranberry farm with 330 producing acres. Winery, wine

tasting, gift shop, open year-round. Marsh tours, summer

through fall. Topsoil business and vacation rental. 46

Lake of the Torches has thrilling gaming action and delicious

dining in a beautiful Northwoods setting. Stay in our lakeside

hotel and enjoy fabulous entertainment.

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The Northwoods’ exclusive 9-hole golf experience.

Memberships available.

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Movie theater showing first-run films. Beer and wine available.

Wilderness Veterans Memorial Flame burns atop the Honor

Wall. Visit to view the serene and reflective site also featuring

educational monuments of major military conflicts. -

Your Northwoods adventure headquarters. Tubing, kayaking,

canoeing and stand-up paddle boarding on one of our many

river trips. Gated/private tours available or take rentals

home!

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DILLMANS.COM

Dillman’s is a nostalgic resort

on a lush, private peninsula of

White Sand Lake with boating,

beaches, tennis, biking and

more. Accommodating 220

in air-conditioned motel units,

lakeside cabins

and lake houses.

Perfect for family

vacations, reunions

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A reminder from the Vilas County

Recreational Trail Safety

Committee.

Bike Vilas

More paved and hard-surface bike

trails than any place north of Hwy 29!

Great mountain biking, road biking

and fat biking too!

Here are a few reminders:

• Be predictable and visible.

• Use clear hand signals.

• Use lights at night.

• Be considerate.

• Always wear a helmet.

Ride Vilas

Enjoy a safe ATV/UTV ride in Vilas

County.

Here are a few reminders:

• Anyone born on or after

January 1, 1988 is required to

carry a safety certificate.

• Children aged 12-15 must

have an ATV Safety Certificate

and be accompanied by an

adult while operating on an

ATV route.

• All children under age 18 must

wear an ATV or motorcycle

helmet and goggles.

• No ATV operators under age

12 and no UTV operators

under 16 may operate on a

public roadway.

• All UTV passengers must wear

safety restraints.

• ATVs/UTVs must have their

headlamps on at all times

while operating on a route.

• Do not consume alcohol

during ATV/UTV operation.

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