Enjoy direct access to miles of ATV and Snowmobile trails. Docks available for convenient access to great boating and fishing on Nelson Lake.
Flexible check-in/out days with long, extended and short stays welcome (2 night minimum) for our Lakeview Lodging. Our fully furnished lakeview suites feature full kitchens, private lakeview decks, heat, air conditioning, cable television and free Wi-Fi. Book a vacation that fits your schedule! With only a two night minimum required, you can check-in on any day of the week.
NELSON LAKE--Nelson Lake is a premier fishing lake and most species can be caught directly off the lodge dock; bass, northern, crappie, blue gill, perch and an occasional walleye. With 31 miles of shoreline and over 3000 acres, guests can kayak, canoe, fish, swim and explore. Our local bait shop not only has great tackle and live bait, but stories and insights into the lake's best fishing holes. Two boat landings--within minutes of the lodge. You may boat to various restaurants & watering holes.
HAYWARD--We are 5 miles from downtown Hayward. We are less than 5 miles from hospital and library. So relax and enjoy the lake, but make a quick trip to town to enjoy all it has to offer. There are lots of adventures here in the Hayward area; world-class bike and ski trails, hiking trails, ATV and snowmobile trails. Golfers can choose from a large variety of courses, 9 or 18 holes, while searching for their hole in one. For those enthusiasts who are looking for unique eating experiences; there are restaurants, wineries, candy & ice cream shops, coffee shops, Friday night fish fry, steakhouse, bar & grills, saloons, BBQ joint, brew pubs, and the list goes. Don't forget to stop at the Big Musky -- Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fall; and area flea and farmers' markets.
EVENTS and FESTIVALS--Hayward is home to internationally and nationally renowned events such as the American Birkebeiner, World Lumberjack Championship and Chequamegon Fat Tire Race. Other events and festivals occur almost weekly.