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: |
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| Three Lakes Town Market | East Side |
| Closest Hospital: |
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| Ascention Eagle River - Eagle River / 18 minutes north Ascension St. Mary's - Rhinelander / 26 minutes south |
| Nearby Biking/Hiking Trails: |
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| 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: |
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| Three Eagle Trail - See above for details. Groomed during the winter. |
| Nearby Paddling Routes: |
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| No nearby paddling routes but the Three Lakes/Eagle River Chain of Lakes offers days and days of paddling opportunities. |
| Nearby ATV Trails: |
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| Currently no routes in town, but there are many ATV trails just a little to the north. |
| Nearby Snowmobile Trails: |
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| 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: |
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| 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. |
PLANTING GROUND LAKE HOME on 7,600 ac Three Lakes Chain! This elegant Northwoods timber-frame styled home is on famous Wheeler Island. Ft. 2007 construction 7,000+ sqft 5BR, 4BA home w/heated & finished att. garage & insulated/finished det. garage w/living quar…
Full log home and guest cabin on over 45 acres of land and 563’ of level frontage on the Three Lakes Chain of 28 Lakes! This charming home was built in 1991 and has been very well maintained. The home has 2 bedrooms plus loft and 2 baths and there is another 2 …
Gorgeous full log home on Big Stone Lake with Southern exposure and 139' of sand frontage, all part of the Three Lakes/Eagle River 28 Lake Chain. This stunning home features vaulted ceilings, massive stone fireplace, updated kitchen, high end appliances, formal…
This home is perfect for family vacations and entertaining. 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 private Virgin Lake. There is a …
THREE LAKES CHAIN- Hard to find property with frontage on TWO LAKES! 200' of sand swimming frontage on Medicine Lake, part of the Three Lakes/Eagle River Chain, and 163' of level sand swimming frontage on beautiful Spirit Lake. 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath home, spaciou…
WHEELER ISLAND on the THREE LAKES CHAIN: You’ll appreciate the completely remodeled interior and extensive exterior updates recently done at this premier chain home. It’s on Wheeler Island, a spacious peninsula with paved town road around the perimeter that is …
Beautiful Northwoods home with guest cottage! As you enter this home you will immediately notice the soaring ceilings, large open rooms, beautiful views, and superior craftsmanship throughout; including T&G Knotty Cedar on walls and ceilings! Please take time t…
This charming lakefront chalet style home has all the features desired in a year round Northwoods home. Very level frontage is highly desired, on the Big Lake Thoroughfare on the Three Lakes Chain. The layout is an open concept design with vaulted ceilings, fie…
New Three Lakes Chain home on the market! 3 bedroom 2.5 bath, main level master bath, main level laundry, level sloping lot to the picturesque water views and wildlife. Home features all new kitchen "smart" appliances and new furnace. The home has a wrap around…
Turn key, year around home on a full rec lake that's private and wooded, yet close to town. Large 2.3 acre lot with minimal elevation and 200 feet of southern facing sand/gravel frontage on Maple Lake. The home has an open concept with vaulted ceilings, 2 large…
INSTANT EQUITY!! Check out the appraisal provided so you KNOW this is a good investment. 3b/2ba home with a 2-car detached garage has all you needs for your trailers, boats, jet skis, atv/itv’s and sleds. Newer furnace, central air, conventional septic and a dr…
Three Lake Chain access under $300,000! This newer home, built in 2012, has 75' of frontage on the man-made channel that leads out just east of BIG LAKE of the Three Lakes Chain. The home has one bedroom and one full bath with open living on the main floor and …
A GENUINE UP-NORTH LAKE COTTAGE! With 60 feet of absolute premier sandy frontage and GORGEOUS SUNSETS on WHITEFISH LAKE in Three Lakes, this 0.54 acre property includes a level open lot; firepit for your smores and campfire enjoyment; an outdoor privy with a si…
Build your dream retreat on this vacant lot on Big Fork Lake, part of the renowned Three Lakes Chain. As the largest inland chain of lakes in the world, it offers 28 lakes and endless fun on the water. Enjoy 100ft of sand frontage and calming sunrises. This 0.6…
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| Lake Name | Access | Acres | Type | Distance | Avg Depth | Clarity | Chain |
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| 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 | -- |
| 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 |
| Deer Lake | Public | 177 | Drainage | 7 min | 10 ft | 4.0 ft | Three Lakes |
| Thunder Lake (3L) | Public | 1768 | Drainage | 9 min | 4 ft | 2.5 ft | -- |
| 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 | -- |
| 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 |
| 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 |