Lake Wisconsin
A Vacation Destination in All Seasons!

Welcome to one of Wisconsin's most beautiful and fun vacation destinations -- Lake Wisconsin. Located in Columbia County in southwestern Wisconsin, Lake Wisconsin is conveniently nearby and has something to offer in every season! Once a favorite hunting and fishing ground of the early Indian tribes in the area, Lake Wisconsin today is a popular tourist spot for boating, fishing, camping, hunting and all sorts of wonderful family adventures. Lake Wisconsin spans 9500 acres with 57 miles of beautiful shoreline. 

The Lake Wisconsin communities of Merrimac, Poynette, Portage, Okee, Dekorra, Lodi and Harmony Grove feature friendly people, historic charm, great shopping, campgrounds, resorts, motels, taverns, and fine dining to entice almost any vacationer. You'll make great memories in every season in Lake Wisconsin.

Lake Wisconsin Attractions

• Boating

  • A large recreational lake, Lake Wisconsin is the ideal spot to enjoy all your favorite boating and sailing adventures.

  • Boat Rentals provide a convenient way to enjoy the lake. Fishing Boats, Canoes, Pontoons and Row Boats are all available for rental.

  • Boat Sales and Service as well as several Bait & Tackle Shops are conveniently located lakeside and in the area.

• Fishing

  • Lake Wisconsin offers fantastic fishing for sturgeon, panfish, bass, northern, pike, walleye pike, muskie and more.

• Dining

  • A variety of dining will accommodate all tastes, from grills and taverns and family dining to specialty restaurants and fine dining. Many spots are on Lake Wisconsin and can be accessed by boat.

• Lodging

  • Lodging choices are plentiful to meet your needs and include resorts, family lodging, cottages and motels.

• Camping

  • Lake Wisconsin has several beautiful campgrounds, including some with lake views and boat access.

• Shopping

  • Shop for great gifts, souvenirs and all your needs in Lake Wisconsin. There is lots of great shopping in area communities.

• Skiing & Winter Sports

  • Enjoy great skiing and snowboarding at Cascade Mountain, one of the Midwest's best skiing facilities. Groomed snowmobile and cross country trails in the area add to winter's enjoyment!

• Golfing

  • Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned golfer, Lake Wisconsin offers a variety of scenic 9-hole and 18-hole golf courses that you will find challenging and fun.

   
Lake Wisconsin Recreational Area

Merrimac Ferry - The Colsac III

The Merrimac Ferry, which crosses the Wisconsin River between Columbia and Sauk  Counties, is a very  popular area attraction and Wisconsin's only free ferry. It shuttles traffic on Wisconsin Hwy. 113 between Okee on the east bank of the river to Merrimac on the west bank. Colsac III was commissioned in 2003.

Although the ferry trip is free and the scenery is wonderful, historic nostalgia adds to the ferry's popularity. It is now the only ferry that remains part of the Wisconsin highway system. 

Ferry service has been provided in this area for more than a century. The ferry runs 24 hours a day seven days a week during the months that the lake is not frozen.

Nearby Attractions

Lake Wisconsin is only minutes away from nationally recognized tourist attractions. Enjoy our moderate prices, beautiful lake, friendly communities and serenity while being close to:

• Wisconsin Dells
  • Upper Dells & Lower Dells Boat Tours
  • Wisconsin Duck Boat Tours
  • Tommy Bartlett Thrill Shows
  • Indoor & Outdoor Water Parks
    
    
• Baraboo
  • Circus World Museum
    

Lake Wisconsin

Visit the Lake Wisconsin Business Directory

For things to do in the surrounding area, visit:

Columbia County

Sauk County