Lake Creek

Located in Oneida County, Wisconsin

Nestled in Rhinelander, Wisconsin, Lake Creek is 188 acres in size and is located 60 miles north of Wausau.

Aspirus Rhinelander Hospital is located only four miles away, and its emergency department offers 24-hour care.

The closest major airport is Rhinelander-Oneida County Airport, conveniently located just six miles from the lake.

Life on the Water

Prominent fish in the lake include largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, muskie, northern pike, panfish, and walleye.

In addition to fishing, there are a variety of water activities, including boating, swimming, kayaking, and paddleboarding. The lake reaches a depth of 12 feet, and no matter what activity you prefer, you will undoubtedly enjoy your time on Lake Creek’s sparkling waters.

Things to Do

Rhinelander’s Pioneer Park Historical Complex is one of the area’s top attractions. You will experience a recreation of an 1870s lumberjack camp and a collection of items from the city’s past. There are many different museums on site including the Rhinelander School Museum, the Logging Museum, Soo Line Depot, and Civilian Conservation Corps Museum.

Visit the world’s largest mechanical planetarium! Kovac Planetarium offers shows that those of all ages will enjoy!

Spend a morning at Briar House, where you can enjoy sipping coffee and shopping at the boutique. This quaint environment is a resident favorite!