About The Lake Petenwell Area

Lake Petenwell lies between Adams County and Juneau County in Central Wisconsin. This area is known as a Wisconsin tourism destination for very good reasons.  The World-Famous Wisconsin Dells, one of the most popular area attractions, is located just 30 miles south of Lake Petenwell.  Known as “The Waterpark Capital Of The World” families enjoy playing and swimming in any of the numerous indoor and outdoor waterparks. There are also amusement parks, festivals, shopping, events, restaurants and much more.  Check out The Official Wisconsin Dells Website for more information.

If you enjoy the outdoors, the Lake Petenwell area is unsurpassed in outdoor recreation opportunities.  Nearby State and county parks provide a breathtaking backdrop with nature trails, wildlife and the natural landscape. The Necedah National Wildlife Refuge provides a range of unique opportunities. For local camping with beach-access and boat launches be sure and check out The Adams County Parks page. There is also over 140,000 acres of public hunting land within 10 minutes of Lake Petenwell. Access to ATV & snowmobiles trails is just around every corner and a large number of the local roads are ATV and snowmobile accessible meaning in most cases you can ride right from your home.

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Looking for a day out on the links? Here is a list of the areas Golf Courses:
LAKE ARROWHEAD
NORTHERN BAY GOLF RESORT & MARINA
CASTLE ROCK
THE SPRINGS COURSE

If you’re a shopper, your going to love all the small town shops in neighboring Necedah, Nekoosa, Adams, & Rome. Looking for larger city conveniences, the cities of Mauston and Wisconsin Rapids are a short drive away.

Whether you prefer to sit on your lakeside deck and take in the beautiful views, or you enjoy living an active lifestyle, Lake Petenwell has something to offer everyone.