Round Lake Recreation Area

The trail system provides access to the 3600-acre Round Lake Semi-Primitive Non-Motorized Area.  This unique area has numerous foot trails and old road grades totaling 11 miles.  The area contains the origin of the South Fork of the Flambeau River (great for paddling); stands of towering, old-growth white pine and hemlock forests surrounding Tucker Lake; and a restored logging dam dating back to the 1800s. The trail terrain varies from fairly gently rolling slopes and steeper ridges to occasional low wet areas that may be inaccessible during summer months. The area provides access to dispersed camping opportunities within the semi-primitive non-motorized area. There is a lot of human history associated with this area and when walking along the trails you can almost conjure up what is was like during the logging era of the 1800s.  

A shorter, half-mile trail takes you across the historic Round Lake Logging Dam. Imagine the water's spray and rush of heavy logs as they pile through the timbered sluices, clamoring downriver on the spring log drives. Interpretive displays are along the trail sharing information about the logging era and Round Lake. 

The area also features a paved boat landing accessing Round Lake which is a chain of lakes that also connects to Pike, Amik and Turner lakes.  The area also serves as a trailhead for the Flambeau Motorized Trail.  Trailhead parking is available at the boat landing parking lot.