Experience the magic of northern Wisconsin at our cozy family cabin on Trapper Lake - a quiet, peaceful, 80-acre lake just north of Lake Namekagon. Our spot is 15 miles from the ski and mountain bike trails at Mt. Telemark Village, seven miles from the CAMBA Namekagon cluster of mountain bike trails and 30 miles from Lake Superior. Find ample opportunities for adventure or just a chill spot to soak up lake life.
The space
THE CABIN
Nestled on quiet, 80-acre Trapper Lake, our family cabin offers the perfect blend of vintage charm and modern comfort. Just north of legendary Lake Namekagon, this peaceful retreat serves as the ideal basecamp for exploring some of Wisconsin's most celebrated recreation destinations.
We’ve spent two years updating this 75-year old gem, aiming to create a comfortable space to make memories with our favorite people. The kitchen is stocked with essential cooking tools and we added a dishwasher. In addition to the two bedrooms, there is a bonus room that contains RV-sized twin bunk beds sized for children or small adults.
There’s high-speed internet and you can log into your own streaming service subscriptions through the smart TV. There is little to no cell signal at the cabin, we recommend joining the wifi if you’d like to remain connected to the outside world :)
Cyclists! We've got you. There's covered bike parking and a permanent bike stand for your maintenance or bike-cleaning needs.
THE LAKE
You’ll have access to our private dock in the summer months. Note: there’s no public boat landing on Trapper Lake, but we have one on the property. The fishing is good! We’ve caught large-mouth bass, crappies, bluegill, northerns and perch right off the dock.
The lake has a nice sandy bottom for swimming. There's a canoe, an assortment of kayaks and water toys that you are welcome to use. There are child-sized life jackets available but we recommend bringing your own to ensure proper sizing.
THE AREA
Biking: The CAMBA trail system, which extends through Bayfield and Sawyer County, encompasses nearly a million acres of the most beautiful woods on earth and features more than 135 miles of singletrack, 70 miles of groomed winter trails and 200+ miles of mapped gravel routes. Trapper Lake Cabin is seven miles from the CAMBA Namekagon trail cluster.
Mt. Telemark Village: Home of the famous American Birkebeiner nordic ski trail system (100+ kilometers of groomed trails) featuring a modern lodge with bike and ski rentals, coffee and the Birkie museum. Plus 16 miles of modern flow mountain bike trails.
Lake Superior: Ashland and the south shore of Lake Superior are 30 miles north of the cabin.
ATV/UTV: Cable offers excellent ATV/UTV trails that wind through the Chequamegon National Forest, providing over 140 miles of rugged terrain and scenic routes for off-road enthusiasts.
Snowmobiling: The Cable area is a premier destination for snowmobiling, boasting over 1,200 miles of interconnected trails that wind through the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest. Riders can explore scenic routes, frozen lakes and forested terrain, with well-groomed trails maintained by local clubs like the Namakagon Trail Groomers.
Our driveway can accommodate two snowmobile trailers up to 20 feet long and when the lake is frozen you can access the trail system from the property.
Fishing: In addition to the fishing on Trapper Lake, the Cable Area has 963 named bodies of water which are home to over 20 species of fish. Musky, walleye, large and small mouth bass, northern and crappies are the most sought after. The sister lakes of Namakagon and Owen are the two most dominant lakes for all activities.
Guest access
Guests have access to the entire cabin, including the washer and dryer in the basement.
Guests also have access to the private dock (summer only) and boat launch.
Guests do not have access to the garage, fish house or outhouse.
There is covered bike parking and ski storage near the front door.
Other things to note
Our neighbors are lovely and live on Trapper Lake year round. Please be respectful of their space and make sure all guests stay on our property.
Mosquitos love northern Wisconsin. They are usually not too bad near the cabin and the lake, but if you plan on spending time in the forest you will definitely want to plan on encountering them.
