Cabin

Sandy beach, quiet lake, great fishing & beautiful sunsets w/2 kayaks & gameroom

Beachfront cabin with kitchen and balcony

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Terrace/patio
Amazing Sunsets!
gentle slope to the lake
Be greeted by serenity as you drive in
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10278.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Cable, WI
  • Place, Chequamegon National Forest
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Southwest Lake
  • Place, Lake Namakagon
    ‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 4 - Above garage

+1
5 Single Beds

Bedroom 5 - Above garage

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Loft Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Main Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Primary Bedroom 1

2 Queen Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 3 - Above garage

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Main Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Primary Bathroom 1 suite

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Sandy beach, quiet lake, great fishing & beautiful sunsets w/2 kayaks & gameroom

**Welcome to Your Northwoods Getaway on Quiet Crystal Lake**

Tucked into the heart of Wisconsin’s Chequamegon National Forest, your dream lake vacation awaits. Picture this: Mornings spent sipping coffee on a large deck overlooking glassy waters, sunny afternoons kayaking from your private beach, and evenings gathered around a crackling lakeside fire pit under the stars. At our Crystal Lake retreat, every moment invites relaxation, adventure, and lasting memories.

**Lakeside Living at Its Best**
Step outside to your own private paradise—sandy lake frontage with a gently sloping yard, perfect for swimming, sandcastle building, or simply lounging in the sun. A private dock and your own private beach offers direct access to the clear, 117-acre lake, ideal for boating, fishing, or jumping in for a refreshing swim. You’ll have full access to a row boat, two kayaks, and a pedal boat to explore the lake at your leisure.

**Room for Everyone**
The main house is warm, bright, and built for gathering. With three bedrooms, a cozy loft, and two bathrooms, there’s space for the whole family—or two! The open-concept living room features a wall of windows that frame sweeping lake views, and the fully equipped kitchen makes preparing meals a joy. Whether you’re cooking dinner, playing games in the loft, or relaxing on the couch with a movie, you’ll feel right at home.

The main-level master suite includes two queen beds, a walk-in closet, and a private bath with direct access to the deck and lakeside views. A second main-level bedroom features a king bed and full bath nearby. Upstairs, the loft offers a kids’ dream hideaway with two twin beds and a fun play area, plus there’s a queen sofa bed in the living room for extra sleeping space.

**The Ultimate Bonus Space – Game Room & Guest Quarters**
Just steps away is the detached garage, transformed into a two-level bonus space. The lower level is a fully stocked game room—complete with pool table, foosball, board games, and another Smart TV. It’s the perfect rainy-day retreat or evening hangout.

Upstairs, you’ll find two additional bedrooms: one with five twin beds and another with a queen bed, plus a full bathroom. This space is both heated and air-conditioned, making it perfect for year-round stays.

**Nature, Adventure & Tranquility – Right at Your Doorstep**
Located on the quiet shores of Crystal Lake, you’ll be surrounded by over 850,000 acres of protected forest. Whether you’re seeking peaceful relaxation or outdoor adventure, you’re in the right place.

**Fishing Paradise:**
Crystal Lake is home to panfish, largemouth and smallmouth bass, and walleye. Launch your boat from the nearby public landing or tie up at our private dock. In winter, enjoy easy access to excellent ice fishing right out front.

**Trail Access from the Front Door:**
Hop on your snowmobile or ATV/UTV and connect directly to the extensive Bayfield County trail system. Ride through dense forests, past lakes and streams, and across some of Wisconsin’s most beautiful and remote terrain. Rentals are available nearby if you don’t bring your own.

**Four Seasons of Fun:**
In the fall, come for the vibrant colors and great hunting options nearby. In the winter, enjoy cross-country skiing on area trails—or try out a ski trail near by. Come spring and summer, hike or bike through miles of CAMBA trails or the scenic North Country Hiking Trail. No matter the season, the outdoors is calling.

**The Perfect Launchpad to Explore Northern Wisconsin**
Beyond the lake, you’re perfectly positioned to explore all the charm and culture Bayfield County has to offer—from local eateries and craft shops to scenic drives, berry farms, and historic sites. Whether you're here for a weekend or a week, you’ll quickly see why guests come back again and again.

**Make Your Escape to Crystal Lake**
Whether you're casting a line at sunrise, stargazing from the dock, or laughing with loved ones over s'mores, your time at our Crystal Lake retreat will be filled with comfort, beauty, and unforgettable moments. Come ready to relax, reconnect, and write your next favorite chapter in the Northwoods.

Please check out our other vacation properties as well:
• Big Lake Chetac Chalet (Birchwood) www.VRBO.com/4710035ha
• Northwoods Get Away (Birchwood) www.VRBO.com/7867251ha
• Fish Haven on Moose Lake (Hayward) www.VRBO.com/9139278ha
• Lake Namakagon Sandy Shores (Cable) www.VRBO.com/9204403ha
• Lake Namakagon Sunrise Cove (Cable) www.VRBO.com/2081264
• Crystal Clear Sandy Shores on Crystal Lake (Cable) www.VRBO.com/3006496

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
No vaping or smoking of any kind indoors

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Return dishes to proper cabinets & drawers
Clean the grill & dump the grease trap
Turn the: Heat down to 65 degrees (Winter) & Air up to 74 degrees (Summer)
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
You can use the 2 kayaks, peddle boat, and row boat at your own risk. Stalter Properties LLC is not responsible for any risk taken or injury to guests

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Cable

Located in Cable, this cabin is in the city centre and on the beach. Pigeon Lake Field Station and Chequamegon National Forest reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Wayside Wanderings Natural Play Area and Cable Natural History Museum. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Cable, WI

What's nearby

  • Chequamegon National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Lake Namakagon - 8 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Cable Natural History Museum - 22 min drive - 20.6 km
  • Cable Lake - 26 min drive - 23.5 km
  • Lost Land Lake - 51 min drive - 32.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Roo's Bar & Grill - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Loon Saloon - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Four Seasons Resort - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Pioneer Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Pla-Mor Bar - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sandy beach, quiet lake, great fishing & beautiful sunsets w/2 kayaks & gameroom pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Sandy beach, quiet lake, great fishing & beautiful sunsets w/2 kayaks & gameroom?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sandy beach, quiet lake, great fishing & beautiful sunsets w/2 kayaks & gameroom?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sandy beach, quiet lake, great fishing & beautiful sunsets w/2 kayaks & gameroom located?

Located in Cable, this beachfront cabin is in the city centre and within 3 mi (5 km) of Chequamegon National Forest, Southwest Lake and Lake Namakagon. Sugar Bush Lake is 3 mi (4.8 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kelli G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Cabin Trip

This cabin was absolutely perfect for our annual family weekend!! The cabin exceeded our expectations! Not only did it have plenty of space for us to stay, its location was on a quaint lake with a nice sandy beach perfect for relaxing! The owners were very responsive and quick to resolve the very minor things that popped up.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cousin Paradise!

My daughters and their families gathered at this property which worked beautifully for us. The kids are ages 2-9 and enjoyed fishing, kayaking, sand construction, swimming, and the upstairs lofted kids’ hangout. The set-up with the separate spaces over the garage and two bedrooms within the main cabin provided ample space for families to spread out for sleeping. Attention has been given to details including decorating, cooking, playing, etc. We have already booked for next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sam N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic Cabin

We had a great family trip in this wonderful location. I highly recommend this place--you will see a special part of the country.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

JoNes V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing weekend

Lovely house with great amenities! We loved our stay and heartily recommend this great spot !
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

shannon k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful!

Beautiful, quiet lake where we were serenaded regularly by loons. Home and lot were clean with everything we needed for a wonderful stay. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leanne E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My sister and I have been renting properties for many years to spend time with our kids and grandkids. This year there were 14 of us. This property is fabulous! Our main criteria are number of bedrooms, bunkroom, and good beach for the little kids. Bonus with this rental is a game room. The beach area was perfect, even for the two-year-old. It’s a gradual slope to the beach area and the water stays pretty shallow for a long ways. The kitchen is well stocked with everything you need for cooking. There are four adult/teen life jackets so bring jackets for your little kids. We enjoyed the kayaks and peddle boat. The oars were broken for the row boat but my husband fished from the peddle boat. The lake was very quiet when we were there Sunday to Friday. Cable is about 20 minutes away. We went to the wildlife museum for a raptor talk. They had a red tailed hawk and a falcon. The kids were enthralled. There's a grocery store, some nice shops and we had a great pizza. We loved this property. It's been our favorite and I hope we can go back.
Raptor talk in Cable.
Around the fire pit.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shoni H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spectacular get away!

I would recommend this home to everyone! It is a beautiful home with all the amenities you could need. The home was very clean and the views were spectacular from the dock that is located just right outside the back door of the cabin! My teens had a great time taking the kayaks and the paddle boat out. My son was excited to catch his first small mouth bass right off the dock! The garage will also have alot to offer once complete , with the pool table and foosball table. Overall a very memorable vacation!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Michele M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Nice place, ghosted about discount

This home is spacious and met our group’s needs for a busy ski weekend except for missing one functional bathroom. The host informed us of a water line (out to a second building containing bedrooms and a bathroom, not connected to the main house) freezing 1 week before our stay for Birkie 2025 (arguably the busiest time of the year for the Cable area). We said we would make it work. It was inconvenient to walk between buildings to use the bathroom / shower and so we asked if the host would consider providing a discount for our stay. They briefly responded that they would “look into it” and then absolutely no more contact. Disappointing.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paige M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

"We found our spot!"

For the past 6 years we have tested out various VRBO properties, trying to find the "perfect" spot for our family get togethers...and this past Labor Day weekend, we found it! Our requirements included: 1. Sandy beach with gradual depth so the grandkids could play...check! 2. Clear water so we could swim off the pontoon boat or dock...check! 3. Lake that's large enough to pull a raft behind the boat, but not over crowded with boaters...check! 4. A large, clean property...check! This house is absolutely perfect for our family. There are two large bedrooms on the main floor, a cute "playroom" loft above the kitchen. Then, there is the bonus space of the two bedrooms and one bathroom above the game room in the garage. This allowed my daughter with 4 young kids to stay in a separate building so she didn't have to keep them quiet when they woke up at 5:30 am. 5. Deck...check! The beautiful deck is huge, so we could all sit around comfortably. And the bonus is that it's low to the ground, so we didn't have to worry about the grandkids falling off. We will definitely come back again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home, great location. Amy was a great host! Would definitely recommend this place for an enjoyable weekend in the Northwoods.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paige M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is the second year we stay here for Labor Day Weekend and I just booked us for next year as well. The water and beach area is super clean so it was perfect for the kiddos. The adults had a blast in the game room that’s in the “Garage”. Thanks for making this property available for our family! See you next year!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gail S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was perfect for our family. We ranged in age of 6 to 70 with a group of 9. We stayed the end of August and had cooler weather with some rain. We did manage to get water time in as well as fishing. The recreation room was a big hit when the weather was at its worst. The kitchen is well stocked: spices, condiments, napkins, blender, crock-pot, pots and pans, ample plates, cups, glasses etc.. The bedding was wonderful. Soft sheets and appealing decor. The twin beds in the loft were extra firm so you may want to bring something to soften your sleep. Being that we were not far from home, we went home and picked up a couple of thermarests for our adult kids. I didn’t hear any complaints from the rest of the family regarding beds. We had the en-suite and the two queen beds were very comfortable. The beach is perfect. The sand is great for the kids to build sand castles and the water is clear off weeds and gradually gets deeper. Perfect! There were plenty of water and sand toys for the little ones. The fire pit is close to the water which lead to some great views.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a fantastic time during our stay at this cabin on Crystal Lake. The beds were comfortable, the kitchen was well stocked, the cabin was clean, the game room and whole cabin set up worked really well for our family. One of the highlights was how close the cabin is to the water with minimal stairs, as well as the sandy beach and clear water for our whole family to enjoy. Would stay here again and would recommend to others!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Steve S.

I thought the property was awesome. I don’t think the neighbors like having a short term rental around there. The beds were very uncomfortable in my o
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

andrea s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful view of the lake from house. Sandy, shallow lake for little ones! Kids had a great time on the kayaks and pedal boat. Everyone had a good time in the game room playing pool and foosball.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josh S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

So enjoyable

My family ranging in age from 5 to 78 all enjoyed the cabin greatly. There was enough space for us all. It's hard to pick a favorite part of the stay. The cabin was comfortable and clean. The game room was a hit for the kids. The beach was great for swimming. The pedal boat and kayaks were well used. One thing we appreciated was that everything was close together. My parents were able to watch their grandkids playing in the water from the cozy spots on the deck at the back of the house. We maybe prefer places that are a little bit more secluded. There was a dock of the next door house close by. But it wasn't that bad. And you can't really see the houses on either side. The lake isn't heavily used, at least it wasn't the weekend we were there. We've been going to lake cabins with the family the past 5 or 6 years. This is likely the best place that we stayed. We would love to come back. Thank you for hosting my family!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucinda M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay at Crystal Lake was once again a hit for all. Weather was great, and we only had one day of rain.Thank you...maybe get a new can opener LOL
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Barb H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our grandchildren loved the beach! Nice and spacious for a big family.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trey M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Extended Family Trip

My sisters and parents have been doing an annual summer cabin trip for the last 5 years and we may have finally the one we want to repeat. The home is on a smaller lake with sandy beach and tons of amenities. We enjoyed the water most but also played with the pool table, foosball and nightly fires. The space had toys for kids and a game room. Plenty of beds for our 4 families and two separate buildings on the same property so the early risers wouldn’t wake up the others. The lake has guidelines asking visitors (and lake residents) to limit any skiing/tubing/etc to the hours between 10am and 6pm. Not ideal in the summer when the sun doesn’t go down until after 9pm but we made it work.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jalaina F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Yearly Trip

Beautiful and spacious place. Nice location. The fishing and wildlife were awesome. It was too cold to get into the lake, but the boys did take the kayak and the rowboat out to fish. the UTV trails were a blast.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mason K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Great Location, Great Hosts

The stay was nice and the place was well-kept. Great communication with hosts and an overall great stay. Only negative was some neighbors that seemed irritated to have a vacation rental next door and were quick to complain to hosts.Would Reccomend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josh Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing vacation destination

Great family vacation - even with "not great weather" (cooler June than normal overcast/rain every day for the week except for one day). Our family gathering (6 adults 9 kids) truly appreciated the beauty of the Wisconsin northern woods, Crystal Lake, and sunset across the water. Very easy access to the dock/lake from the house and great setup for adults to enjoy the deck overlooking the water while not feeling too far away from kids in the water. Only recommendation that I would offer is to hide the glass wear used as decoration throughout the house when children are coming for the trip. I arrived first, so I walked through the house to 'hide' the many decorations to then put them back in their place before departing. We had kids between the ages of 8-14 years old and still felt a little uneasy of having some of the fragile pieces out while we were there in fear of damages.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was perfect for a relaxing family vacation with our children, their spouses, and our grandchildren.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenna W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girls weekend

The house was perfect. A bar was 5 minutes away. Gas station 15 minutes. Beautiful view and so much space! All the amenities you could ever need!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Winter Wonderland

Excellent property, great views, close to towns, bars, and restaurants. Outstanding Nordic ski trails. Easy to get to.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

About the host

Hosted by John Stalter

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John & Amy live in Wisconsin and love the Northwoods and beautiful lakes! Our mission is to bring friends & families together to make amazing memories. I guess that is why we decided to share this vacation experience with others.

Please check out our other Northwoods Vacation Get-Aways as well:
• Big Lake Chetac Chalet (Birchwood) www.VRBO.com/4710035ha
• Northwoods Get Away (Birchwood) www.VRBO.com/7867251ha
• Fish Haven on Moose Lake (Hayward) www.VRBO.com/9139278ha
• Lake Namakagon Paradise Shores (Cable) www.VRBO.com/9204403ha
• Lake Namakagon Sunrise Cove (Cable) www.VRBO.com/2081264
• Crystal Lake Crystal Clear Sandy Shores (Cable) www.VRBO.com/3006496

Why they chose this property

We have been visiting the Cable area and having fun for the last 14 years. It has been our dream to own property in this area! Fortunately, we were recently introduced to this quiet lake and found the perfect home/location. Crystal Lake is as the name suggests, a very clear, sandy bottom, beautiful lake. Swim from our beach, kayak (provided) or boat from our dock, ATV/UTV or snowmobile from the front door...

What makes this property unique

• Snowmobile Trails – Lake Namakagon & Bayfield County Snowmobile Trails
• ATV/UTV Trails – Lake Namakagon & Bayfield County offer miles & miles of Trails
• Cross Country Ski & Snowshoeing Trails – American Birkebeiner Ski Trail, North End Trail, Rock Lake X-C Trail, Telemark Cross Country Ski Trails
• Biking – CAMBA mountain bike trails, Chequamegon Fat Tire Festival, Grandview Firehouse 50
• Hiking – North Country National Scenic Trail, Chequamegon National Forest Trails, Penokee Range
• Waterfalls – Morgan Falls, Copper Falls State Park, Potato Falls, Amnicon Falls
• Nature Trails – Forest Lodge Nature Trail, St. Peter’s Dome, Rainbow Lake Wilderness Area
• Golf Courses – Cable (Telemark Golf Course/Lakewoods Forest Ridges), Hayward (Big Fish GC/Hayward National/Hayward Golf & Tennis), Ashland (Chequamegon Bay Golf Club), Bayfield (Apostle Highlands)
• Horseback Riding
• Lake Superior – scenic cruises, sailing, Apostle Islands excursions, sea kayaking, deep water fishing, sea caves
• Namakagon River – canoeing, fly fishing
• Hayward – tourist community with numerous shops, petting zoo, historical logging camp, National Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame

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