10 Bodies of Water in Wisconsin That You Shouldn't Miss

June 16, 2021 Venice Greaves

When you think “adventure travel” you probably think of far-flung places like Belize and Alaska—not Wisconsin. But if you’re an outdoor adventurer, you’ll find plenty of places to explore in Wisconsin. A vacation in Wisconsin can put you close to the Kettle Moraine State Forest, which has excellent biking trails. Or choose Wisconsin’s Apostle Islands—kayakers will love exploring Lake Superior’s many caves and shipwrecks.

Packers fans don’t wear those cheese-wedge hats for nothing! Foodies will love tasting as many of Wisconsin’s artisanal cheeses as possible. Either drive from cheesemaker to cheesemaker, or choose a Wisconsin vacation in a town with a good farmers’ market—then the cheesemakers bring their wares to you. And what goes better with artisanal cheese than craft beer? In Milwaukee, visit the Lakefront and Sprecher Breweries for tours and tastings.

Wisconsin Dells is a classic family vacation destination. A vacation in Wisconsin Dells will put you close to all the excitement—you’ll have to tear the kids away from the theme parks, wave pools and water parks in Wisconsin Dells!

Lake Geneva boasts clean beaches, golf, and a small-town feel that definitely appeals to city dwellers—it’s a popular getaway for residents of Chicago.


Restaurants in Wisconsin

1. Round Lake

Park Falls, WI
Excellent
100%
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5.0 based on 2 reviews

Part of the Pike Lake Chain, Round Lake draws fishers, boaters, hikers and bikers.

2. Lake Tomahawk

Minocqua, WI http://indian-shores.com
Excellent
85%
Good
11%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
0%
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5.0 based on 27 reviews

Lake Tomahawk

Tiny town best known for its snowshoe baseball team.

3. Bois Brule River

Brule River State Forest, WI +1 715-372-4866
Excellent
80%
Good
20%
Satisfactory
0%
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5.0 based on 15 reviews

Bois Brule River

4. Wisconsin River

Sauk City, WI http://www.86641canoe.com
Excellent
83%
Good
13%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 30 reviews

Wisconsin River

Reviewed By coptrdrivr - Wausau, United States

Eagle viewing especially during cold icy mid-winter superb below the Sauk Prairie Dam when open water becomes scarce and open water persists there. Great viewing at VFW Park/boat launch in Prairie du Sac or at the dam site half a mile upstream. If skiing at Devils Head or Cascade Mountain a 10 to 15 mile trip into Sauk City/Prairie du Sac can be well worth it for the eagle viewing or just the scenic beauty!

5. Eau Galle Lake & Recreational Area

W501 Eau Galle Dam Rd, Spring Valley, WI 54767-9057 +1 715-778-5562
Excellent
93%
Good
7%
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5.0 based on 14 reviews

Eau Galle Lake & Recreational Area

Reviewed By ConnieBFlorida

The campground is not at the Eau Galle Dam Road address but not far (1-2 miles as the crow flies) but it is a 10 mile drive to Dugan Road (off CR-NN south of CR-N) where the campground is actually located so your GPS will mislead you if you use the W105 Eau Galle Dam Road address. The camp sites are variable in size (check length) and with solid electric, no water but water is available to fill up and they have nice toilets, showers and dump. You are "in the woods" and generally not really close to your neighboring campers. A good place to kick back and relax. The rangers are friendly and quite helpful when needed. It's a few miles to the town of Spring Valley which has a few lunch places and smallish grocery shopping. Worth a visit in your car if you want to get out and look around.

6. Turtle - Flambeau Flowage

Park Falls, WI http://turtleflambeauflowage.com/
Excellent
75%
Good
20%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
5%
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4.5 based on 20 reviews

Turtle - Flambeau Flowage

The 19,000 acres of lakes in the Flambeau Flowage make it the "Crown Jewel of the North."

7. Lake Mendota

Madison, WI http://www.lakelubbers.com/lake-mendota-416/
Excellent
60%
Good
30%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
1%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 162 reviews

Lake Mendota

Ideal for boating in the summer, and ice skating or ice fishing in winter.

Reviewed By Hondo1RPCV

Went fishing there this past weekend and caught al sorts of great fish. Many boat ramps, very clear water (I saw my anchor in 8' of water).

8. Lake Fowler

Oconomowoc, WI 53066
Excellent
57%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
4%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 54 reviews

Lake Fowler

Small, quiet lake surrounded by shops and inns; great for boating and fishing.

Reviewed By judykitzmantiedke - Wisconsin, United States

nice lake and park to vist great area to bring kids nice to just hang out and relax or to talk a nice walk

9. Wolf River

Nicolet National Forest, Keshena, WI
Excellent
57%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
0%
Terrible
7%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 14 reviews

Wolf River

Wisconsin's scenic and dramatic waterway that flows through the Menominee Reservation.

10. Upper Mississippi River

WI
Excellent
33%
Good
67%
Satisfactory
0%
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4.5 based on 3 reviews

Upper Mississippi River

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