Waupaca’s chain of 22 connected lakes, the “Chain O’ Lakes,” has been attracting visitors for generations. Swimming, boating, water-skiing, canoeing, sailboarding and fishing are all popular activities on the Chain’s 728 acres. Other popular spots include the Crystal and Waupaca Rivers, Shadow, Spencer and Stratton Lakes.
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South Park
921 South Main Street
Waupaca
The public beach features a raft, diving board, slides and on-site lifeguards. Be sure to listen for the ice cream truck music as it stops regularly at South Park.
Hartman Creek State Park
N2480 Hartman Creek Road
Waupaca
Entrance to this state park requires a state park sticker or daily use fee. The sandy beach is 300 feet long. The area has picnic areas and some shade. Pets are prohibited on the beach, but can remain in specified areas.
Ramada Grand Seasons Hotel
110 Grand Seasons Drive
Waupaca
(715) 258-9212
Indoor water park with waterslides. The public is welcome.
Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Camp-Resort
E6506 Highway 10-110
Fremont
(800) 258-3315
Featuring outdoor waterslides. The public is welcome.
Adventure Outfitters LLC
106 S Main Street
Waupaca
(715) 258-0775
Self-guided paddling trips down the Waupaca River, Crystal River and on the 'Upper' Chain O' Lakes. Sales & rentals of all season outdoor gear, full service bicycle shop, fitness equipment & training.
Ding's Dock Famous Crystal River Canoe Trips
E1171 County Road Q
Waupaca
(715) 258-2612
Take the “famous Crystal River Canoe Trip” by canoe or tube. Trips leave about every 20 minutes. Monday - Friday.
Gill's Landing & Saloon LLC
E6870 County Road F
Weyauwega
(920) 858-6938
Tube/Paddleboard/Kayak on the Waupaca River & Wolf River.
Pliska's Crystal River Tubing
N2103 Parfreyville Rd
Waupaca
(715) 570-9283
Wolf River Trips & Campground
E8041 County Highway X
New London
(920) 982-2458
Tubing and canoeing trips with equipment and shuttle bus service provided.
The Chain O' Lakes features four water ski lakes. Click here for a lake map which includes boat landings, rules and regulations. Note special water ski hours.
Clearwater Harbor Cruises
N2757 County QQ
Waupaca
(715) 258-2866
Take a leisurely paddle-wheel cruise on the Chief Waupaca through 8 of the 22 spring-fed lakes that form the beautiful Chain O’ Lakes or tour 11 lakes on the Lady of the Lakes. Private charters or Sunday Brunch Cruises are available, too.
Pontoon and speed boats are available at a number of locations and some deliver the boat to you. Jet skis are also available for rental.
Adventure Outfitters LLC
106 S Main Street
Waupaca
(715) 258-0775
Kayak and paddle board rentals. Tour services available.
Becker Marine
E1208 County Hwy. Q
Waupaca
(715) 258-9015
Canoes, kayaks, rowboats, ski boats and pontoons. Sales, service and storage also available.
Ding's Dock
E1171 County Road Q
Waupaca
(715) 258-2612
Canoe rental & trips.
Waupaca County has 240 lakes, 79 rivers and streams and 35 trout streams. Fish species present include: bluegill, bass, Northern pike, walleye, muskie, crappie, sunfish, perch, and trout. Area water access information is available at the Chamber of Commerce. For Wisconsin fishing license information, go to www.dnr.state.wi.us. Bait is available at the Minnow Bucket, E1545 County Q, Waupaca, (715) 258-2514 or at local convenience store and Mills Fleet Farm.
The Minnow Bucket
E1545 County Road Q
Waupaca
(715) 258-2514
Pro shop, fishing - bait & tackle supplies, archery equipment & accessories, archery lanes & leagues, sporting equipment consignment, pet food, firearms.
The long days and warm weather of summer are but a memory, but that doesn’t mean you can’t make some new ones this winter in Waupaca...