Located in the heart of the Wisconsin Northwoods, Lakewoods Resort on Lake Namakagon is one of the premier resorts in Cable, Wisconsin. It offers endless outdoor adventures, comfortable accommodations, and stunning scenery. Nestled on the shores of Lake Namakagon, one of Wisconsin’s largest inland lakes, the resort is surrounded by the beautiful Chequamegon National Forest, making it an ideal destination for outdoor enthusiasts. Whether you are visiting with family, friends, or as a couple, Lakewoods Resort provides the best winter vacations.
Top 7 Winter Activities at Lakewoods Resort on Lake Namakagon
- Snowmobiling: Named the nation’s No. 1 snowmobile resort by SnowGoer magazine, offers snowmobiles rentals, Lakewoods Resort offers a full-service shop, and endless adventure, allowing you to ride for days without retracing your tracks. We offer the best winter vacations for snowmobiling with unmatched access to over 600 miles of groomed trails in Bayfield County, with connections to hundreds more in surrounding areas.
- Fat Bike Birkie: Join North America’s top on-snow biking event, taking place on the groomed American Birkebeiner Ski Trail. Riders can choose from the Big Fat 47km race, the Half Fat 21km race, or the Fun Fat 10km Tour. After the races, enjoy the Birkie Fat Bike Expo for equipment testing and a post-race party with live music and tasty food.
- Cross-Country Skiing: Lakewoods Resort offers the best winter vacations for cross-country skiers. Adjacent to the Rock Lake Trail System in Chequamegon National Forest, visitors can explore over 60 kilometers of classic ski tracks through glacial hills and frozen wetlands. Just eight miles away in Cable is the start of the renowned American Birkebeiner ski race, allowing you to glide along the same trails as thousands of racers each February.
- Snowshoeing: Lakewoods Resort hosted the 2019 United States National Snowshoe Championships, welcoming top athletes to compete on the beautiful Forest Ridges Golf Course. Lakewoods Resort also offers rentals of the latest snowshoe technology for both beginners and experienced adventurers. Explore the shores of Lake Namakagon, venture into the Chequamegon National Forest, or enjoy the trails on the golf course!
- Ice Skating: At Lakewoods Resort, enjoy winter fun in our lighted skating area, ideal for hockey or leisurely skating. Our winter headquarters provides skates, sticks, and pucks. Afterward, relax in our lounge with hot chocolate or coffee. You can check our calendar for daily activities!
- Ice Fishing: Lake Namakagon offers the best fishing vacations year-round, with great ice-fishing opportunities in winter. Anglers can catch walleye, northern pike, panfish, crappie, and more, especially in early and late winter. The lake also hosts fishing contests and events.
- Drummond Bar Stool Races: Each year, on Saturday of President’s Weekend, the Drummond Sno-Jacks host this quirky event featured on ESPN. Spectators come to watch homemade barstool sleds race down Main Street for cash prizes, trophies, and bragging rights. The day includes live music, raffles, food, and drinks, and proceeds support trail maintenance and expansion, including ATV and UTV trails.