Eagle River, Wisconsin
Eagle River. The actual destination.
Twenty-eight connected lakes, 174 miles of shoreline, a real downtown, and four seasons that each give you a different reason to come back.
At the water
Your own way onto the Chain.
Approximately 125 feet of waterfront and a private dock put the Chain of 28 Lakes just beyond the porch. Two kayaks and one paddleboard are available from May through October.
Warm season
Move with the water.
Launch a kayak or paddleboard from the private dock, fish in the morning, or spend the day moving between lakes and stopping at waterfront bars and restaurants around the Chain.
Winter
Snowmobile country.
Eagle River is the Snowmobile Capital of the World®, with more than 500 miles of groomed trails in the area. The gas fireplace and soaking tub still make the trip worthwhile even if you never ride.
The area guide
What’s worth knowing before you go.
The best of Eagle River is close: local restaurants, the national forest, trail access, and enough year-round activities to make a weather change irrelevant.
Dining
- Riverstone Brewing Company 10 min
Craft beer, food, and an easy downtown stop.
- Chef Rene’s 8 min
A sit-down dinner when you want something beyond casual bar food.
- Smuggler’s Lounge 9 min
A local dive known for burgers and its famously strong house horseradish.
- Kickback Grill 12 min
Lakeside dining on Duck Lake—arrive by car, boat, or snowmobile.
- Eddie B’s White Spruce 10 min
Riverside deck, boat slips, smoked ribs, and a classic Friday fish fry.
Water & outdoors
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Chain of 28 Lakes
On-siteExplore 28 connected lakes without retracing your route—starting from the private dock.
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Hundreds of thousands of acres for hiking, ATV trails, and backcountry access.
- Eagle River fishing Nearby
Local information for walleye, muskie, bass, licensing, and seasonal conditions.
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Snowmobile & ATV trails
NearbyEagle River is the Snowmobile Capital of the World®, with 500+ miles of groomed routes in the area.
Things to do
- Kickin’ Axe Up North 8 min
Axe throwing with guided sessions—especially good for groups or a rainy afternoon.
- Northwoods Escape Room 8 min
Sixty-minute escape rooms built around Northwoods stories.
- Lake Nokomis Cranberries 15 min
Cranberry marsh tours and tastings make an unexpectedly good Northwoods stop.
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A free museum covering the history of snowmobiling and racing in Eagle River.
Plan around it
Events worth timing your trip around.
January racing at Eagle River’s Derby Complex. Book well in advance.
Fall color peak
Typically late September through mid-October. The calendar fills early during this window.
The first weekend of October, with vendors, food, and cranberry-focused events throughout town.
Seasonal festivals, races, music, fishing tournaments, and more throughout the year.