Three Lakes
Three Lakes was voted the best town in America a few years back. It was just an online competition, but it does speak to how nice of a little town this is. The town is steeped in history and has a really comfortable mom and pop feel to it. Most people in Three Lakes are in town to grab a bite to eat, to fill up with gas, or to check out some of the specialty stores. Three Lakes is home to the Three Lakes Chain of Lakes which connects to the Eagle River Chain of Lakes to form the largest freshwater chain of lakes in the world.
| Grocery Stores: | Location: |
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| Three Lakes Town Market | East Side |
| Closest Hospital: |
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| Ascention Eagle River - Eagle River / 18 minutes north Ascension St. Mary's - Rhinelander / 26 minutes south |
| Nearby Biking/Hiking Trails: |
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| Three Eagle Trail - A crushed limestone trail that connects Eagle River to Three Lakes. Great for walking, biking, cross country skiing and more. The trail
meanders through various terrains and through the forests of Vilas County. A very nice trail. |
| Nearby Cross Country Skiing Trails: |
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| Three Eagle Trail - See above for details. Groomed during the winter. |
| Nearby Paddling Routes: |
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| No nearby paddling routes but the Three Lakes/Eagle River Chain of Lakes offers days and days of paddling opportunities. |
| Nearby ATV Trails: |
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| Currently no routes in town, but there are many ATV trails just a little to the north. |
| Nearby Snowmobile Trails: |
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| Three Lakes Trails - Over 180 miles of groomed trails that takes you all over the northwoods. Like all the other trails up north, the trail system connects to other systems giving you access to anywhere you want to go explore on your sled. |
| Surrounding Towns: |
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| Eagle River - Eagle River is kind of a sister city to Three Lakes. It is located 10 miles up Hwy 45 and offers some extra
modern conveniences (bigger grocery stores, more places to eat, bigger hardware store, etc) that Three Lakes doesn't. With the Eagle River/Three Lakes chain being so big, there are
many spots that are almost the same distance to both towns, even if they might be a little closer to Three Lakes on the map. Clearwater Lake - Clearwater Lake is the home of Gold Bar Realty, Aroma's restaurant, and to some really nice people. It's basically a map dot on HWY 45 but is located just five miles from both Eagle River and Three Lakes so it is has location working in its favor. |
Brand new LUXURY lakeside home on the highly sought after Three Lakes/Eagle River Chain of 28 connected lakes! Construction has just been completed with landscaping still underway. Stunning 5 bedroom, 4.5 bath home with office, work out room and den. In floor h…
Three Lakes Chain of Lakes Executive Lake Home–Set on the shore of Deer Lake, this impressive lake home is the perfect marriage of Northwoods charm and modern luxury. Ready to share w family and friends, this 4BR+loft/3.5BA home offers 3700 sf of living space, …
This unique property on both Big Fork and Fourmile Lake features three bedrooms, three bathrooms, and a four-car garage on 8.43 acres. The third bedroom noted is currently being used as a library, but can easily be converted to another bedroom. One of the garag…
Brand New Construction! The daunting task of building your brand new home in the Northwoods has been taken care of for you. This 3BD, 2BA home is move in ready. Finished main level is nearly 1,800 sq. ft. and the lower level is ready to be finished to add addit…
Welcome to this stunning hand-scribed, custom-designed, log home, perfectly situated on 3.42 acres on a point leading to Big Lake of the Three Lakes Chain. Surrounded by state land, this property offers a peaceful setting that is hard to beat. With over 3,900 s…
Your ship has come in! This uniquely designed 4 bedroom, 2 bath home on Dog Lake is a wonderful opportunity to experience the largest inland chain of fresh water lakes in the world! The main level features a front entry w/ laundry & storage space, the neatly ap…
Perched on a point with panoramic views, this custom built craftsman style home with 2740 sq ft of finished space boasts 300 ft of level frontage on Planting Ground Lake, a premier lake on the Three Lakes/Eagle River Chain. Architectural features include superb…
Rare opportunity to own on the Three Lakes Chain! This rustic cabin sits just steps from the water on Thoroughfare Lake, offering 306 feet of frontage and 1.72 acres of towering pines and natural beauty. Tucked away on a quiet dead-end road with DNR land across…
Three Lakes Chain Opportunity. Seasonal cottage with 3 bedroom, 2 full bath, a wood burning fireplace and a fantastic enclosed porch. There is also a detached bunkhouse and a storage shed. The property is nearly 1 acre in size and has 210' of sandy lake frontag…
Lakeside living on Whitefish Lake, part of the Three Lakes/Eagle River Chain. This home has 2 bedrooms, 2 baths & multiple gathering spaces. The homeowner added a second story in 1999, with inclusions of the sunroom & enclosed porch areas. A gentle walkway to 1…
Welcome to your classic Northwoods escape on Round Lake - part of the coveted Three Lakes Chain! This 3-bedroom, 1-bath seasonal home sits on over half an acre with 150 feet of gorgeous, level sand frontage. Tucked near the end of a quiet peninsula with no thro…
Year-round fantastic 3 BD/2BA with the warmth of a summer cottage! Nestled on 1.69 wooded acres just south of Three Lakes, property has 100' of southern exp sand frontage on full recreational 276 acre Virgin Lake! Completely updated & offers an open living area…
Rare opportunity to own and build on beautiful Thoroughfare Lake, part of the renowned Three Lakes Chain! This prime vacant lot features 165 feet of frontage, a level, wooded landscape filled with towering pines, and exceptional privacy on a peaceful dead-end r…
Rare opportunity to own and build on Thoroughfare Lake, part of the legendary Three Lakes Chain! This prime vacant lot offers 167 feet of frontage, a level, wooded setting with towering pines, and unmatched privacy on a quiet dead-end road. Enjoy world-class fi…
Build your Northwoods dream on this prime vacant lot on Thoroughfare Lake, part of the coveted Three Lakes Chain! With 150 feet of frontage, this level, wooded lot offers stunning lake views, towering pines, and unbeatable privacy on a quiet dead-end road. DNR …
Great place up north in the Three Lakes region. This property boasts 113 ft of frontage on Lone Stone Lake, ideal for fishing, kayaking, and relaxing by the water. It directly borders thousands of acres of National Forest, offering unmatched privacy and endless…
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| Lake Name | Access | Acres | Type | Distance | Avg Depth | Clarity | Chain |
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| Korth Lake | Semi-Private | 26 | Seepage | 5 min | 12 ft | None ft | -- |
| Little Moccasin Lake | Semi-Private | 32 | Seepage | 2 min | 9 ft | None ft | -- |
| Spring Lake | Public | 88 | Spring | 4 min | 6 ft | None ft | -- |
| Stevens Lake | Public | 290 | Drainage | 24 min | 8 ft | None ft | -- |
| Three Johns Lake | Public | 48 | Seepage | 12 min | 14 ft | None ft | -- |
| Virgin Lake | Public | 276 | Drainage | 9 min | 13 ft | 5.4 ft | -- |
| Townline Lake (3L) | Public | 152 | Drainage | 4 min | 12 ft | 3.0 ft | Three Lakes |
| Medicine Lake | Public | 396 | Drainage | 5 min | 22 ft | 4.0 ft | Three Lakes |
| Harmony Lake TL | Public | 44 | Seepage | 11 min | 7 ft | None ft | -- |
| Laurel Lake | Public | 249 | Drainage | 5 min | 8 ft | 3.8 ft | Three Lakes |
| Big Stone Lake | Public | 607 | Drainage | 5 min | 21 ft | 4.0 ft | Three Lakes |
| Spirit Lake | Public | 348 | Drainage | 3 min | 14 ft | 15.0 ft | -- |
| Angelo Lake | Semi-Private | 35 | Seepage | 7 min | 5 ft | None ft | -- |
| Bailey Lake | Public | 84 | Seepage | 7 min | 4 ft | None ft | -- |
| Bass Lake TL | Semi-Private | 38 | Seepage | 7 min | 4 ft | None ft | -- |
| Bose Lake | Public | 29 | Seepage | 13 min | 13 ft | None ft | -- |
| Burnham Lake TL | Semi-Private | 74 | Spring | 6 min | 2 ft | None ft | -- |
| Cook Lake | Semi-Private | 31 | NaN | 4 min | 17 ft | None ft | -- |
| Big Lake | Public | 865 | Drainage | 10 min | 13 ft | 3.8 ft | Three Lakes |
| Elm Lake | Public | 36 | Seepage | 5 min | 9 ft | None ft | -- |
| Ginty Lake | Public | 138 | Drainage | 9 min | 5 ft | None ft | -- |
| Crystal Lake | Public | 116 | Drainage | 6 min | 5 ft | 4.0 ft | Three Lakes |
| Hay Meadow Flowage | Public | 75 | Drainage | 8 min | 3 ft | None ft | -- |
| Hiles Millpond | Public | 306 | NaN | 11 min | 1 ft | None ft | -- |
| Howell Lake | Public | 171 | Spring | 15 min | 12 ft | None ft | -- |
| Long Lake TL | Semi-Private | 59 | Drainage | 6 min | 6 ft | None ft | -- |
| Lost Lake TL | Semi-Private | 160 | Drainage | 8 min | 8 ft | None ft | -- |
| Luna Lake | Public | 64 | Seepage | 12 min | 16 ft | None ft | -- |
| McKinley Lake | Public | 48 | Seepage | 13 min | 9 ft | None ft | -- |
| Mill Lake TL | Semi-Private | 54 | Seepage | 8 min | 2 ft | None ft | -- |
| Thunder Lake (3L) | Public | 1768 | Drainage | 9 min | 4 ft | 2.5 ft | -- |
| One Stone Lake | Public | 84 | Seepage | 4 min | 18 ft | None ft | -- |
| Pat Shay Lake | Public | 117 | Spring | 9 min | 1 ft | None ft | -- |
| Rice Lake TL | Public | 122 | Drainage | 4 min | 0 ft | None ft | -- |
| Spur Lake | Public | 113 | Drainage | 5 min | 0 ft | None ft | -- |
| Stella Lake | Public | 415 | Spring | 6 min | 9 ft | None ft | -- |
| Walters Lake | Semi-Private | 52 | Spring | 9 min | 9 ft | None ft | -- |
| Wapoose Lake | Public | 30 | Seepage | 24 min | 6 ft | None ft | -- |
| White Deer Lake | Public | 62 | Seepage | 12 min | 24 ft | None ft | -- |
| Wolf Lake TL | Public | 31 | Seepage | 7 min | 6 ft | None ft | -- |
| Woodbury Lake | Public | 70 | Seepage | 7 min | 9 ft | None ft | -- |
| Island Lake (3L) | Public | 305 | Drainage | 7 min | 11 ft | 7.5 ft | Three Lakes |
| Crooked Lake | Public | 175 | Spring | 15 min | 6 ft | 6.0 ft | -- |
| Planting Ground Lake | Public | 1010 | Drainage | 6 min | 16 ft | 5.8 ft | Three Lakes |
| Deer Lake | Public | 177 | Drainage | 7 min | 10 ft | 4.0 ft | Three Lakes |
| Fourmile Lake | Public | 210 | Drainage | 17 min | 12 ft | 2.8 ft | Three Lakes |
| Little Fork Lake | Public | 336 | Drainage | 11 min | 16 ft | 5.0 ft | Three Lakes |
| Maple Lake | Public | 131 | Spring | 3 min | 8 ft | 14.0 ft | -- |
| Moccasin Lake (3L) | Public | 88 | Spring | 6 min | 9 ft | 9.8 ft | -- |
| Lone Stone Lake | Public | 171 | Seepage | 20 min | 15 ft | 12.6 ft | -- |
| Range Line Lake (3L) | Public | 123 | Drainage | 5 min | 14 ft | 4.5 ft | Three Lakes |
| Julia Lake | Public | 199 | Drainage | 15 min | 16 ft | 6.1 ft | -- |
| Margaret Lake | Public | 86 | Drainage | 11 min | 6 ft | 2.0 ft | -- |
| Big Fork Lake | Public | 663 | Drainage | 17 min | 17 ft | 4.0 ft | Three Lakes |
| Dog Lake | Public | 202 | Drainage | 10 min | 8 ft | 3.5 ft | Three Lakes |
| Round Lake | Public | 150 | Drainage | 13 min | 8 ft | 5.5 ft | Three Lakes |
| Whitefish Lake (3L) | Public | 199 | Drainage | 13 min | 16 ft | 8.5 ft | Three Lakes |