Eagle River City Beach
Eagle River, Wisconsin · on Silver Lake
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- WATER
- lake
- ACCESS
- Designated swim area
- FEE
- $20/week
- SEASON
- Best in summer
About Eagle River City Beach
Eagle River City Beach is a municipally managed swimming hole on Silver Lake at 932 Silver Lake Road, just outside downtown Eagle River, Wisconsin. It is an official, lifeguard-supervised public swim beach used for both open swimming and city-run summer swim lessons, and it is monitored seasonally by the state for water quality, which makes Silver Lake an easy lake to swim in.
The beach sits on the shore of Silver Lake within the city of Eagle River, in the Northwoods lakes region of Vilas County, with a developed park setting rather than a backcountry location.
Swimming at Eagle River City Beach
The beach has a sandy swim area with a gradual, gentle depth increase enclosed by piers, making it well suited to young children and families; the sand beach itself is fairly narrow (roughly 10 feet wide per aggregator description). Lifeguards are on duty at scheduled times during the summer season, and the city runs organized swim lessons for children and adults there each summer.
How to get to this swimming hole
Located at 932 Silver Lake Road, just outside Eagle River city center.
The walk in
No real hike here. The water is a short walk from where you park. This is a drive-up municipal beach at 932 Silver Lake Road with an on-site parking area; no trail or hike is involved to reach the water.
Plan your visit
Bringing kids
Good for kids
Sandy swim area with gradual, gentle depth increase enclosed by piers marking the swim zone; lifeguards on duty at scheduled times during the summer season, and the city runs organized youth swim lessons here each July, indicating it's a well-established family swim spot.
Restrooms
Yes
Public bathrooms/change rooms on site (per Vilas County beaches listing and Swim Guide); no further detail on exact location or type (flush vs. vault) found.
On the water
No official source specifically addresses kayak/canoe/paddleboard/motorboat use at the swim beach itself; the swim area is enclosed by piers (typical of designated no-boat swim zones), and a fishing pier is present at the beach per Swim Guide. Left unconfirmed rather than guessed.
Rentals nearby
Kayak, canoe, and paddleboard rentals, river tubing, and guided paddling day trips; also delivers watercraft to cabins/vacation rentals
6141 Hwy 70 West, Eagle River, WI, about 5 miles west of downtown Eagle River on the Wisconsin River (not directly on Silver Lake) · Open 7 days, 9am-5pm
Full-service marina offering boat club membership and boat rentals (pontoons/motorboats), plus tubes, water skis, wakeboards
437 West Division St, Eagle River, WI, on the Eagle River Chain of Lakes, a few miles from Silver Lake · Open 8am-dusk
Eagle River City Beach: FAQ
Does Eagle River City Beach charge a fee?
No admission fee found for general beach use; city swim lessons cost $20/week for the first child and $5/week per additional sibling (2025 rates).
Is Eagle River City Beach kid friendly?
Sandy swim area with gradual, gentle depth increase enclosed by piers marking the swim zone; lifeguards on duty at scheduled times during the summer season, and the city runs organized youth swim lessons here each July, indicating it's a well-established family swim spot.
Do I need to hike to reach Eagle River City Beach?
No significant hike is required. The swimming area is close to parking and access.
Where do I park for Eagle River City Beach?
No source found describing the parking lot, capacity, or cost at 932 Silver Lake Road; city and county pages covering this beach did not include parking specifics.
When is the best time to visit Eagle River City Beach?
Summer (city monitoring and swim lesson programming run late May through September).
What are the rules at Eagle River City Beach?
Not dog-friendly per Vilas County listing; lifeguard supervision only at scheduled times, implying unsupervised swimming outside those hours.
What water body is Eagle River City Beach on?
Eagle River City Beach is on Silver Lake, a natural lake verified in USGS hydrography data.
