Welcome to the Town of Round Lake, Wisconsin

About Our Town

The Town of Round Lake was created in 1913 from detached portions of the then existing Towns of Hayward and Lenroot. The first town meeting was held on July 7, 1913.

Much of the town’s development is centered on the lakes and rivers. The Town of Round Lake is home to individuals who support local tourism, the recreation industry, its Northwoods character and natural beauty. The town covers approximately 76,800 acres of land area of which approximately 80 percent is forest. The town has an abundance of surface waters in lakes, ponds, rivers and streams. In all, the town has 140 miles of shoreline, covering approximately 5,780 acres, and 70 miles of rivers and streams. The town boasts a large number of rich wetland areas.

Location

The Town of Round Lake is located in the northwest part of the state in Sawyer County, Wisconsin. The town shares municipal borders with six towns and one county:

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NOTICE – NOMINATION PAPERS DUE FOR TOWN SUPERVISOR

Nomination papers for the office of Town Supervisor are due Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.

Candidates must submit both required forms:

  • EL-162 (Declaration of Candidacy) – must be notarized

  • EL-169 (Nomination Papers)

The EL-162 may be notarized at any local bank, U.S. Post Office, or at the Town Hall on Monday, January 5, from 1:00–4:00 p.m.

Candidates are strongly encouraged to:

  • Carefully double-check the EL-169 for errors or omissions

  • Obtain more than the minimum 20 signatures, as some signatures may be disqualified upon review

The Town Clerk will be available at the Town Hall from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 6, to accept nomination papers. If you need to submit papers at another time prior to January 6, please email town@townofroundlakewi.org to arrange an appointment.

Land Use Planning Commission Meeting Notice

The Town of Round Lake Land Use Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. at the Town Hall, 10625 N County Road A, and via virtual platform.

The full agenda and supporting materials are available for public inspection at the Town Clerk’s Office and on the Town website.

Fire Fest – Thank You!

D.N.R. Emerald Ash Bore Alert- Moose Lake – Round Lake

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LOCATION & HOURS

Town of Round Lake
10625 N County Road A
Hayward, WI 54843-3400
📞 Phone/Fax: 715-462-9271
✉️ Email: town@townofroundlakewi.org

Office Hours:
Mondays: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Thursdays: 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Other times available by appointment.

Monthly Meetings (Held at Town Hall):
Town Board: 2nd Thursday at 6:30 PM
Plan Commission: 2nd Tuesday at 6:30 PM