Eagle River
Where Great Times Come with the Territory

Join us in Eagle River for a year round vacation paradise. Located in the Wisconsin northwoods, Eagle River is surrounded by a chain of 28 freshwater lakes and features extraordinary water recreation as well as hundreds of miles of beautiful hiking and biking trails, world class snowmobiling, some of the best fishing in Wisconsin and magnificent wildlife and nature. You'll also enjoy great shopping, dining, lodging, art and craft fairs and local festivals celebrating family life and ethic heritages.  For an ideal family vacation, a sports or nature lover's adventure, or a getaway to enjoy the peace and beauty of the Northwoods, come to Eagle River, the perfect vacation setting for everyone all year round.

Outdoor Recreation

Outdoor adventure abounds in Eagle River. Right in the middle of the world's largest inland chain of 28 freshwater lakes, Eagle River offers endless water recreation including world class fishing, boating, sailing, water-skiing and canoeing. Our lakes are known for their trophy-sized musky, walleye, northern pike and bass. In the beautiful Nicolet National Forest you can enjoy nature and wildlife as well as hundreds of miles of scenic trails for biking, hiking, and cross-country skiing. For golfing enthusiasts, the Eagle River area boasts some of the most beautiful golf courses in Northern Wisconsin. These golf courses will challenge you, whatever your skill level.

Eagle River becomes a wonderland for outdoor sports in the winter. In addition to cross country skiing, ice fishing and snowshoeing, Eagle River is known as the Snowmobile Capitol of the World. Our area has over 500 miles of beautifully groomed trails with breathtaking views and exciting terrain. In January each year Eagle River hosts the World Championship Snowmobile Derby. 

Shopping, Dining & Lodging

Great shopping can be found along the charming streets of downtown Eagle River. Area merchants offer a wide variety of quality handmade crafts and quilts, rare antiques and other treasures for your home or cabin, books, clothing, gifts, and tasty sweets and treats! Eagle River is also home to lots of good eating. From home cooking to gourmet dining, you'll enjoy great food for the whole family including seafood, steak or ethnic specialties that can be found in area restaurants. Enjoy Eagle River's Famous Pancake Hall of Fame, traditional Friday Night Fish fry or dine as the Lumberjacks did years ago. 

Wherever you stay in Eagle River, you'll find friendly northwoods hospitality and, with so many choices, you'll find just the right accommodations to suit your needs. From rustic to luxurious and everything in-between, there are bed and breakfast inns, lodges, hotels and motels, cottages, resorts, condominiums and campgrounds. You can choose to be on the Chain of Lakes or in the wooded forests; and can enjoy just the basics or wonderful amenities such as an indoor pool, jacuzzi', fireplace, continental breakfast and more. In every season, visitors return year after year to enjoy the beauty, fun and attractions in Eagle River.

Area Attractions

• Chain of Lakes

  • Boating, Water-skiing, Canoeing, Sailing

• Nicolet National Forest

• Hiking & Biking Trails

• Nature Trails

• Fishing

  • Trophy-sized Musky, Trout, Bass, Walleye, Northern Pike, Panfish

• Hunting

• Golf

• Snowmobiling Capitol of the World

• Eagle River Snowmobile Derby Track

• Northwoods Children's Museum

• Carl's Wood Art Museum

• Trees for Tomorrow, Eagle River

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Eagle River

Where Great Times Come with the Territory