Recreation
Known for the outdoors, Birchwood offers many activities around it's lakes and trails.
Our beautiful lakes have ample room for all water enthusiasts. In addition to Birchwood's great fishing, swimming, water-skiing, sailing, pontooning, canoeing, paddle boat rides, kayaking and wave running are also popular. And there's nothing quite like sitting on a dock or deck, beverage in hand, to watch a stunning sunrise or sunset over a lake.
Reel in the action
Enjoy over 4000 acres of great fishing and boating on any one of Birchwood's lake chains. Fish for Walleyes, Large & Small Mouth Bass, Northern, Perch and
all types of pan-fish.
Our beautiful lakes have ample room for all water enthusiasts.
In addition to Birchwood's great fishing, swimming, water-skiing, sailing, pontooning, canoeing, paddle boat rides, kayaking and wave running are also popular. And there's nothing quite like sitting on a dock or deck, beverage in hand, to watch a stunning sunrise or sunset over a lake.
Splash, ride and swim
Adventure on the trails
Explore our miles of natural beauty by bike or by foot. Take in charming country views, trek a trail that runs along a busy creek or master the history behind the Ice Age Scenic Trail.
Photo Credit: Washburn County Tourism / James Netz
The Birchwood area's year-round trails are ideal for use by ATV & Snowmobile enthusiasts as well as hikers. The Tuscobia Trail is the main off-road trail. Running for about 65 miles, it is well marked and easily accessible.
Get out and go
Grab your paddles
Kayak or canoe through Birchwood's lake chains for an adventurous lake experience.
Photo Credit: Washburn County Tourism / James Netz
Hit the course
The area offers an array of golf courses ranging from Championship to Executive. Tagalong, an 18-hole course patterned after St. Andrews in Scotland is challenging, fun and is within a 15 minute drive of most area resorts.
There are many additional courses in surrounding areas. If you enjoy golfing, bring the clubs along and give one of our many courses a try. You won't be disappointed.
Photo Credit: Washburn County Tourism / James Netz
Photo Credit: Julie Telitz
Photo Credit: Randy Knapmiller
4 Season fun
The adventure doesn't end when summer is over, Birchwood bo
Enjoy ice-fishing, snowmobiling, snow-shoeing, cross-country skiing, snow tubing, down hill skiing, and more!
