Boot Lake

   Boot Lake is a shallow 284-acre public lake that's a 30-minute round trip drive from Eagle River with very low water clarity. This shallow, darker-water lake is reached by a longer drive from Eagle River, which helps keep use modest and preserves its wilder, marsh-fringed feel. Water clarity is generally low, giving it a darker, more stained look and helping maintain a wilder, back-of-the-woods character. The shoreline has a mix of private ownership and surrounding forest with modest development that feels more like scattered cabins than dense resort strips. Buyers who enjoy Boot Lake tend to appreciate the tradeoff of a slightly longer drive for a quieter basin, looser boat traffic, and a setting that feels off the beaten path. It's well-suited to anglers, paddlers, and cabin owners who prefer looser boat traffic and a more rustic shoreline over polished resort infrastructure.