Maple Lake Public Beach
Three Lakes, Wisconsin · on Maple Lake
Verified · 3 independent sources · top-verified
- WATER
- lake
- ACCESS
- Designated swim area
- FEE
- Free
- SEASON
- June
About Maple Lake Public Beach
Maple Lake Public Beach is a small, in-town swimming hole on Maple Lake, sited inside Cy Williams Park in downtown Three Lakes, Wisconsin. Oneida County's tourism board lists it among the county's official public swimming beaches, and the Three Lakes Area Chamber notes it sits at the park's north end with a bathhouse and picnic shelter.
The beach is inside Cy Williams Park at the north end of the property, within walking distance of downtown Three Lakes, a Northwoods community centered on the Eagle River Chain of 28 connected lakes. Maple Lake itself is a small, sheltered lake with a boat-ramp access point about five minutes from the town center.
Swimming at Maple Lake Public Beach
Maple Lake is described in a first-hand travel write-up as having calm water that runs a little warmer than the region's larger lakes, making it a low-key, family-friendly swim spot rather than a big-water destination. A paddling guide separately confirms the lake is calm and flat with no significant current or wave hazard, consistent with an easy, sheltered swimming environment.
How to get to this swimming hole
The beach is located in Cy Williams Park in downtown Three Lakes, WI, at the north end of the park.
Parking: A parking lot is available at the boat ramp facility on Maple Lake within the park; no separate dedicated beach parking area was documented in sources found.
The walk in
No real hike here. The water is a short walk from where you park. This is a drive-up, in-town beach inside Cy Williams Park in downtown Three Lakes, WI, with parking at or near the site (boat-ramp lot per thepaddlinghub.com). No hike is required; it is a short walk from parking directly to the beach/lake frontage.
Plan your visit
Bringing kids
OK with supervision
Shallow, calm, sheltered in-town lake beach (max depth ~15 ft per aggregator) with water reported to run warmer than larger Northwoods lakes, and no significant current per a paddling guide, generally gentle conditions for kids. However, an aggregator source (Sandee) states there are no lifeguards on duty, so caution and adult supervision are warranted rather than an unqualified 'yes'.
Parking
Free
A paddling-route directory (thepaddlinghub.com) describes a parking lot at the adjacent boat-ramp facility on Maple Lake within Cy Williams Park, free of charge. However, the aggregator Sandee separately claims the beach itself has no dedicated parking, only street parking near the entrance. Both are plausible for different points within the same park (boat ramp lot vs. beach frontage), so 'available' is marked true but the specific type is left null given the conflict.
On the water
A paddling-route directory (thepaddlinghub.com) confirms kayaks, canoes, and stand-up paddleboards (including kayak fishing) are used on Maple Lake via a free, bank-access boat ramp with adjacent parking, rating it beginner-friendly with calm, flat water and no significant current; recommended paddling season is June-August. No specific motor restrictions (e.g., electric-only, no-wake) were documented in sources found, so that field is left null.
Rentals nearby
Kayak, canoe, and tube rentals (paddling and tubing outfitter, 50+ years in business, founded 1973); offsite delivery available for a fee
6141 State Highway 70 W, Eagle River, WI, on the Wisconsin River, about 5 miles west of downtown Eagle River and roughly 15 miles from Three Lakes/Maple Lake · Open 7 days, 9am-5pm
Kayak and tube rentals for river paddling/floating adventures, alongside a campground on the Wisconsin River
5230 Livin The Dream Way, Eagle River, WI, roughly 15 miles from Three Lakes/Maple Lake
Maple Lake Public Beach: FAQ
Does Maple Lake Public Beach charge a fee?
No entrance fee was found for the beach; the adjacent lake access/boat ramp is free (bank access, no fee) per a paddling guide.
Is Maple Lake Public Beach kid friendly?
Shallow, calm, sheltered in-town lake beach (max depth ~15 ft per aggregator) with water reported to run warmer than larger Northwoods lakes, and no significant current per a paddling guide, generally gentle conditions for kids. However, an aggregator source (Sandee) states there are no lifeguards on duty, so caution and adult supervision are warranted rather than an unqualified 'yes'.
Do I need to hike to reach Maple Lake Public Beach?
No significant hike is required. The swimming area is close to parking and access.
Where do I park for Maple Lake Public Beach?
A paddling-route directory (thepaddlinghub.com) describes a parking lot at the adjacent boat-ramp facility on Maple Lake within Cy Williams Park, free of charge. However, the aggregator Sandee separately claims the beach itself has no dedicated parking, only street parking near the entrance. Both are plausible for different points within the same park (boat ramp lot vs. beach frontage), so 'available' is marked true but the specific type is left null given the conflict.
Can I bring a kayak or paddleboard to Maple Lake Public Beach?
A paddling-route directory (thepaddlinghub.com) confirms kayaks, canoes, and stand-up paddleboards (including kayak fishing) are used on Maple Lake via a free, bank-access boat ramp with adjacent parking, rating it beginner-friendly with calm, flat water and no significant current; recommended paddling season is June-August. No specific motor restrictions (e.g., electric-only, no-wake) were documented in sources found, so that field is left null.
When is the best time to visit Maple Lake Public Beach?
June through August is cited as the recommended season for calm-water conditions on Maple Lake.
What water body is Maple Lake Public Beach on?
Maple Lake Public Beach is on Maple Lake, a natural lake verified in USGS hydrography data.
