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:

Virgin Lake
$1,295,000
Virgin Lake house picture
Bedrooms: 8
Bathrooms: 3.5
Sq Ft: 6,360
Three Lakes

   There is plenty of room for family and friends in this recently updated 8-bedroom 3.5-bathroom lakefront home. Currently a second home and short-term rental property on Virgin Lake. Relax and read a book in the heated 4 season sunroom or out on the wrap around …

Planting Ground Lake
$895,000
Planting Ground Lake house picture
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2.0
Sq Ft: 1,570
Three Lakes

   $50,000 Price Reduction! Location Location Location-Charming 3 bedroom, 2 full bath home on prestigious Wheeler Island Rd. & Planting Ground Lake, part of the Three Lakes/Eagle River 28 Lake Chain, with 225' of sand swimming frontage and Western exposure. Lakes…

Thunder Lake (3L)
$499,000
Thunder Lake (3L) house picture
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2.0
Sq Ft: 1,794
Three Lakes

   A fishing and hunting PARADISE on Thunder Lake! NEWLY and METICULOUSLY remodeled, you will be hard-pressed to find another home in the county that feels as new as this one, with the added benefits of a gorgeous view, convenient location, and seclusion. The top-…

Deer Lake
$420,000
Deer Lake house picture
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2.0
Sq Ft: 1,166
Three Lakes

   SNOWMOBILE HEAVEN!! This 3b/2ba home with a 2-car detached garage has all you needs for your trailers, sleds, helmets and suits! Newer furnace, central air, conventional septic and a drilled well give you peace of mind that the mechanicals are in excellent cond…



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Lots for Sale:

Big Stone Lake
$1,499,000
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Accepted Offer

   The special parcel is what we call a legacy property-- one of a kind, location on a point with sunrise and sunset views, level land and sandy shores. 631 feet of lake frontage on Big Stone Lake of the Three Lakes Chain. The 3+ acre parcel is almost entirely fla…

Planting Ground Lake
$599,900
Planting Ground Lake lot picture
Acres: 136.5
Eagle River
Frontage: 3002
Shoreline: Weedy

   Land & Water - 136 acres on the backwaters of Planting Ground Lake - part of the Three Lakes Chain of Lakes. Property consists of approximately 60 acres of wooded high ground with several scenic building site options. The remaining acreage is low and is enjoyed…

Big Stone Lake
$450,000
Big Stone Lake lot picture
Acres: 1.4
Three Lakes
Frontage: 135

   Here’s your opportunity to enjoy solid sand frontage on desirable Big Stone Lake of the Three Lakes Chain! Formerly operated as Briggs Bar II, the property consists of 1.35 acres w/ the lake frontage located directly across Hwy 32, offering a sandy beach w/ ver…

Spirit Lake
$225,000
Spirit Lake lot picture
Acres: 100.0
Manahawkin
Frontage: 1500

   This 100 acre parcel offers an ample amount of property for your exploration. The opportunity for deer and duck hunting abounds on this acreage. Some trails are blazed for walking access. Some limited trails can be traversed via UTV when the grounds are frozen,…



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Lakes around Three Lakes:

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Lake Name Access Acres Type Distance Avg Depth Clarity Chain
Island Lake (3L) Public 305 Drainage 7 min 11 ft 7.5 ft Three Lakes
Laurel Lake Public 249 Drainage 5 min 8 ft 3.8 ft Three Lakes
Virgin Lake Public 276 Drainage 9 min 13 ft 5.4 ft Three Lakes
Crystal Lake Public 116 Drainage 6 min 5 ft 4.0 ft Three Lakes
Big Lake Public 865 Drainage 10 min 13 ft 3.8 ft Three Lakes
Crooked Lake Public 175 Spring 15 min 6 ft 6.0 ft --
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
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 --
Planting Ground Lake Public 1010 Drainage 6 min 16 ft 5.8 ft Three Lakes
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
Medicine Lake Public 396 Drainage 5 min 22 ft 4.0 ft Three Lakes
Round Lake Public 150 Drainage 13 min 8 ft 5.5 ft Three Lakes
Spirit Lake Public 348 Drainage 3 min 14 ft 15.0 ft Three Lakes
Thunder Lake (3L) Public 1768 Drainage 9 min 4 ft 2.5 ft --
Townline Lake (3L) Public 152 Drainage 4 min 12 ft 3.0 ft Three Lakes
Whitefish Lake (3L) Public 199 Drainage 13 min 16 ft 8.5 ft Three Lakes