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:
Three Lakes Town Market East Side
Closest Hospital:
Ascention Eagle River - Eagle River / 18 minutes north

Ascension St. Mary's - Rhinelander / 26 minutes south
Nearby Biking/Hiking Trails:
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:
Three Eagle Trail - See above for details. Groomed during the winter.

Nearby Paddling Routes:
No nearby paddling routes but the Three Lakes/Eagle River Chain of Lakes offers days and days of paddling opportunities.
Nearby ATV Trails:
Currently no routes in town, but there are many ATV trails just a little to the north.
Nearby Snowmobile Trails:
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:
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.

Times are approximate. I just took the time from the center of town.
Place: Mins: Place: Mins:
Black Forest Pub & Grille    1 Fika Bakery & Coffee    1
Lick A Dee Splitz    1 Grillerz    1
Cindy's Country Cafe    1 Bonnie's Lake Side    3
Sunset Grill    5 Aroma's    5
Pike's Pine Isle Lodge    6 Jake's Bar & Grill    6
Homes for Sale:

Island Lake (3L)
$2,295,000
Island Lake (3L) house picture
Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 4.5
Sq Ft: 4,350
Three Lakes

   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…

Deer Lake
$1,999,000
Deer Lake house picture
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3.5
Sq Ft: 3,728
Three Lakes

   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, …

Deer Lake
$1,250,000
Deer Lake house picture
 
 
Accepted Offer

   Immaculate 3 bedroom, 3.5 bath home with 150 ft of frontage on the Three Lakes/Eagle River Chain of 28 connecting lakes! Attention to detail and high end materials were a must when this home was remodeled and added onto. Open concept with top of the line kitche…

Big Stone Lake
$1,150,000
Big Stone Lake house picture
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2.0
Sq Ft: 1,768
Three Lakes

   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…

Dog Lake
$880,000
Dog Lake house picture
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2.0
Sq Ft: 1,759
Three Lakes

   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…

Planting Ground Lake
$840,000
Planting Ground Lake house picture
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2.0
Sq Ft: 2,740
Three Lakes

   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…

Big Lake
$675,000
Big Lake house picture
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1.0
Sq Ft: 1,344
Three Lakes

   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…

Range Line Lake (3L)
$569,000
Range Line Lake (3L) house picture
 
 
Accepted Offer

   Two homes on the same waterfront parcel located on the Three Lakes chain! This unique property holds many amenities including a permanent pier, storage shed, gazebo & 2-car garage. The primary home is a 3 BD, 2 BA that includes a spacious game room. Recent upda…

Whitefish Lake (3L)
$529,000
Whitefish Lake (3L) house picture
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2.0
Sq Ft: 1,574
Three Lakes

   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…

Round Lake
$465,000
Round Lake house picture
 
 
Accepted Offer

   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…

Virgin Lake
$425,000
Virgin Lake house picture
 
 
Accepted Offer

   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…

Deer Lake
$360,000
Deer Lake house picture
 
 
Accepted Offer

   Three lakes chain home located on Deer lake 1.71 wooded acres and 100 feet of lakefront home is perfect for a family getaway or currently being used as a vacation rental. The property is in good condition with central air and a detached garage, includes a pier …



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Lots for Sale:

Big Lake
$300,000
Big Lake lot picture
Acres: 1.0
Three Lakes
Frontage: 165
Shoreline: Weedy

   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…

Big Lake
$269,000
Big Lake lot picture
Acres: 0.9
Three Lakes
Frontage: 167
Shoreline: Weedy

   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…

Big Lake
$269,000
Big Lake lot picture
Acres: 0.8
Three Lakes
Frontage: 150
Shoreline: Weedy

   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 …



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Lakes around Three Lakes:

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Lake Name Access Acres Type Distance Avg Depth Clarity Chain
Planting Ground Lake Public 1010 Drainage 6 min 16 ft 5.8 ft Three Lakes
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
Deer Lake Public 177 Drainage 7 min 10 ft 4.0 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
Spirit Lake Public 348 Drainage 3 min 14 ft 15.0 ft --
Big Lake Public 865 Drainage 10 min 13 ft 3.8 ft Three Lakes
Crystal Lake Public 116 Drainage 6 min 5 ft 4.0 ft Three Lakes
Thunder Lake (3L) Public 1768 Drainage 9 min 4 ft 2.5 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 --
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
Big Stone Lake Public 607 Drainage 5 min 21 ft 4.0 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