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 – Special Board Meeting Notice

The Town Board will hold a special meeting on Monday, August 31, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. at Town Hall, 10625 N County Road A, and via Webex.

Agenda topics include signing the American Tower lease amendment, reviewing propane-supply proposals, and preliminary decisions concerning the 2027 Town Budget and road-material procurement.

This meeting is open to the public.

Meeting access details and the full agenda can be found here: LINK-CLICK HERE

Town of Round Lake – Land Use Planning Commission Meeting Notice

The Land Use Planning Commission will hold its regular meeting on Thursday, September 3, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. at Town Hall, 10625 N County Road A, and via Webex.

Agenda topics include land-use applications, nonmetallic mining permit renewals and ordinance review, comprehensive-planning assistance, and the Bass Lake Land Use and Zoning Guide.

This meeting is open to the public.

Meeting access details and the full agenda can be found here: LINK-CLICK HERE

Town of Round Lake Volunteer Fire Department Volunteers Needed

The Town of Round Lake Volunteer Fire Department is seeking additional volunteers to help serve and protect the community. The Department is looking for individuals interested in becoming:

  • Volunteer Firefighters
  • Fire Inspectors

No prior firefighting experience is required. Required training, classes, and certifications are paid for by the Town. Compensation is available for emergency calls/runs, training attended, inspections completed, and certain department activities. Click here for notice.

Fire Fest – Thank You!

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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:
Tuesday: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM (Treasurer)
Thursdays: 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM (Clerk)
Other times available by appointment.

Monthly Meetings (Held at Town Hall):
Town Board: 2nd Thursday at 6:30 PM
Plan Commission: 1st Thursday at 6:30 PM