The Chippewa Flowage, a 15,300-acre impoundment, is located in central Sawyer County, 15 miles east of Hayward. Dotted with about 200 undeveloped islands, it is Wisconsin’s third-largest lake and boasts a highly irregular, wooded and generally undeveloped 233-mile shoreline. Boat-in to camp at one of several primitive campsites or explore the seemingly endless maze of islands, points, bays, floating bogs and channels.
There are 2 miles of hiking and ski trails on DNR land on the north side of the flowage that can be accessed via a parking area adjacent to County Highway B between Moss Creek and Hay Creek.
A new hiking trail has been developed on DNR land located east of the CC North Boat Landing off of County Highway CC. The mino-giizhigad Trail provides hiking access through a backland forest area and offers scenic views of the Chippewa Flowage. The parking area is located near the intersection of County Highway CC and Conner Lane.
The closest boat launch to the Chippewa Flowage is located just minutes away at Winter Dam.
USGS Gage – Chippewa River at Bishops Bridge (Winter, Wisconsin)
Lake Chippewa – Department of Natural Resources