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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Town of Round Lake – Notice of Annual Town Meeting

The Annual Town Meeting of the electors for the Town of Round Lake will be held:

Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Time: 4:00 p.m.
Location: Round Lake Town Hall
10625 N County Road A, Hayward, WI

This meeting is conducted pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes § 60.11. The Annual Town Meeting is a meeting of the electors of the Town, and all qualified electors of the Town of Round Lake are encouraged to attend.

If you have any questions, please contact the Town Clerk.

/s/ Frank Leuschen III, Clerk, Town of Round Lake

 

Town of Round Lake – Notice of Ordinance Adoption

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Town Board of the Town of Round Lake, Sawyer County, Wisconsin, has adopted Ordinance No. 2026-01, repealing and replacing Ordinance No. 2019-01.

This ordinance updates the Town’s recycling regulations in accordance with Wisconsin Statutes §§ 287.09(3)(b), 287.11, and applicable administrative rules. The ordinance shall take effect upon passage and publication as required by law. A copy of the ordinance is available for public inspection at the Town Clerk’s Office.

/s/ Frank Leuschen III, Clerk, Town of 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