Columbus Lake

   Columbus Lake is a deep 677 acre public lake that is a 22 minute drive from Eagle River. The water has low clarity. Columbus Lake is a 677-acre public lake southwest of Eagle River with notable depth and low-to-moderate water clarity that gives it a darker, more tannin-stained look. At roughly twenty-plus minutes from town, it sits just far enough out to feel like its own destination rather than an in-town playground. This 600-plus-acre, deeper lake offers a broad basin and a darker, tannin-stained look. The shoreline includes a mix of private cabins and more open stretches, and the overall level of boat traffic tends to be lower than on the chain despite its size. It tends to see less crowding than marquee resort lakes, appealing to owners who like a big-water footprint and quieter shoreline in exchange for a slightly longer drive. Buyers who opt for Columbus often want big-lake acreage and a quieter, less manicured feel, accepting the darker water as part of the Northwoods character.