Arrowhead beach
Nekoosa, Wisconsin · on Lake Arrowhead
Verified · 2 independent sources
- WATER
- lake
- ACCESS
- Designated swim area
- FEE
- No fee found
- SEASON
- Best in summer
About Arrowhead beach
Arrowhead beach is one of the swimming areas on Lake Arrowhead, a 300-acre private lake at the center of the Lake Arrowhead golf and residential community in the Town of Rome, Wisconsin, just south of Nekoosa. The lake and its beaches are managed by the Lake Arrowhead Association as an amenity for property owners, members, and guests, so this swimming hole is a private lake to swim in rather than a general public park.
The lake sits within a wooded, low-density residential and golf-course community off Highway 13 in the Town of Rome, Adams County, roughly midway between Wisconsin Rapids and the Adams-Friendship area. Streets around the shoreline carry nature-themed names (e.g., Pow Wow Trail, Pinehurst Drive), and the immediate shoreline at this location includes a mapped beach, pier, boat slipway, playground, and shelter consistent with the Association's description of its 'Lake Centers.'
Swimming at Arrowhead beach
Per the Association, the lake supports swimming, boating, waterskiing, and fishing (bluegill, perch, crappie, largemouth bass, northern pike, walleye). Designated swim areas are located at four lakeside 'Lake Centers' (North, Mid, South, West), each with a covered pavilion, showers, and restrooms; the Association describes these as the community's 'perfect swimming areas.' No independent first-hand trip reports describing water clarity, depth, or bottom conditions were found.
How to get to this swimming hole
Located within the Lake Arrowhead community off Highway 13 in the Town of Rome, Wisconsin, about 13 miles south of Wisconsin Rapids and roughly 13 miles north of the Adams-Friendship area, and a few miles south of Nekoosa.
The walk in
No real hike here. The water is a short walk from where you park. This is a drive-up community lake beach inside the Lake Arrowhead residential/golf development, reached directly by road; no trail or hike is involved.
Plan your visit
Bringing kids
OK with supervision
The Association's own site describes each 'Lake Center' swim area as paired with a playground, covered pavilion, showers, and restrooms, indicating a family-oriented design, but no independent source confirms lifeguards, water depth, or bottom slope, so caution around unsupervised lake swimming still applies.
Restrooms
Yes
Each of the four Lake Centers (North, Mid, South, West) has its own restrooms and showers per the Association's amenities page; which specific center corresponds to 'Arrowhead beach' is not confirmed.
On the water
The Association describes lake activities including boating and water skiing (implying motorized boats are allowed), and its South Lake Marina offers canoe/kayak storage racks 'for members on a rental basis.' No stated restrictions (no-wake zones, electric-only, horsepower limits) were found, and access/use appears limited to members, property owners, and their guests rather than the general public.
Backstory
The Lake Arrowhead Association was established in the mid-1970s, initially built around its first golf course, The Pines, and has since grown into a community with two golf courses, a campground, and lake amenities.
Arrowhead beach: FAQ
Is Arrowhead beach kid friendly?
The Association's own site describes each 'Lake Center' swim area as paired with a playground, covered pavilion, showers, and restrooms, indicating a family-oriented design, but no independent source confirms lifeguards, water depth, or bottom slope, so caution around unsupervised lake swimming still applies.
Do I need to hike to reach Arrowhead beach?
No significant hike is required. The swimming area is close to parking and access.
Where do I park for Arrowhead beach?
No parking-specific details (lot size, surface, cost) were found on the Association's site; access is via the community's internal roads and is presumably tied to being a member, guest, or renter.
Can I bring a kayak or paddleboard to Arrowhead beach?
The Association describes lake activities including boating and water skiing (implying motorized boats are allowed), and its South Lake Marina offers canoe/kayak storage racks 'for members on a rental basis.' No stated restrictions (no-wake zones, electric-only, horsepower limits) were found, and access/use appears limited to members, property owners, and their guests rather than the general public.
When is the best time to visit Arrowhead beach?
Summer, based on the Association's description of summer swimming, waterskiing (Wednesday/Saturday evening ski shows), and a seasonal heated pool; winter activities on/around the property include tubing, snowshoeing, and ice skating.
What are the rules at Arrowhead beach?
Lake and beach amenities are tied to Lake Arrowhead Association membership/property ownership (waterfront, golf-course, or lake-access properties); the official site gives no indication of open public walk-in access. Contact given for the Association office is 715-325-2941.
What water body is Arrowhead beach on?
Arrowhead beach is on Lake Arrowhead, a natural lake verified in USGS hydrography data.
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