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.

At a Glance

Area Amenities:	Interpretive Site Picnic tables Fee charged for some activities Toilets Parking Boat ramp
Fees:	There is a $5 day use pass for this recreation site. The Forest also has a annual pass available for $30. To learn more visit https://www.fs.usda.gov/main/cnnf/passes-permits/recreation. The USDA Forest Service honors all four Interagency Recreation Passes that may be applied at National Park Service, Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Reclamation and U.S. Fish and Wildlife sites charging recreation use fees.
Closest Towns:	Fifield
Information Center:	Medford - Park Falls District

General Information

Directions:

Directions: From Fifield, drive east on Highway 70 for 20 miles. Turn left (north) on Forest Road 144 and drive 2 miles to Forest Road 535. Turn right (east) on 535 and continue to the trailhead parking.

Recreation Map

Map showing recreational areas. Map Information

Activities

Lake and Pond Fishing

Round Lake features panfish, northern pike, bass, muskie, and walleye.

River and Stream Fishing

The area is the headwaters of the South Fork of Flambeau River featuring northern pike, muskie, panfish, sturgeon, suckers and smallmouth bass.

Ice Fishing

Round Lake features panfish, northern pike, bass, muskie, walleye.

Day Hiking

The area features 11 miles of trails through the Round Lake Semi-Primitive Non-Motorized Area. A half-mile interpretive trail also goes around the logging dam.

Difficulty Level:	Easy

OHV Trail Riding

The Round Lake Boat Landing parking lot serves as a trailhead to the Flambeau Motorized Trail.

Boating - Motorized

A paved boat landing access Round Lake which is a chain-lake connected to Pike, Amik and Turner lakes.

Boating - Non-Motorized

Canoeing, kayaking and paddling are some of the popular non-motorized water activities both on Round Lake and on the South Fork of the Flambeau River. For more information on paddling the South Fork please click here.

Tubing

Round Lake is accessed from a paved boat landing which is a chain-lake connected to Pike, Amik and Turner lakes - providing plenty of space for your favorite water activities.

Waterskiing

Round Lake is accessed from a paved boat landing which is a chain-lake connected to Pike, Amik and Turner lakes - providing plenty of space for your favorite water activities.