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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News & Alerts

Town of Round Lake – Public Notice

Seasonal Road Weight Restrictions

Effective Thursday March 5 at 12:00 PM (Noon), seasonal road weight restrictions will be implemented on all Town of Round Lake roads.

During this period, the maximum allowable vehicle weight will be limited to 6 tons. These restrictions are necessary to protect Town roads during the spring thaw when road bases are more susceptible to damage.

These restrictions will remain in effect until further notice and will be lifted once road conditions allow.

Town of Round Lake – Public Notice

CPR / AED Training Course – April 11, 2026

The Town of Round Lake will be hosting a CPR / AED training course for community members on Saturday, April 11, 2026, from 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM at the Town Hall.

This important training is free of charge, and there are no fees for participants. The course will provide hands-on instruction on CPR and the proper use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED), helping community members be better prepared to respond in an emergency. To help us plan accordingly and ensure we have enough instructors, equipment, and training materials available, please email town@townofroundlakewi.org if you are interested in attending.

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