Wazee Lake Recreation Area

Wazee Lake Recreation Area is Jackson County’s newest and largest county park. The focal point of the 1300-acre recreation area is Wazee Lake, a former mine site. The lake is 146 acres in size and is the clearest and deepest inland lake in Wisconsin.

The lake has become the most popular scuba diving site in the Midwest, attracting more than 1000 divers annually. It is also host to a two-tier fishery including two species of trout, smallmouth bass, bluegills and walleye. The lake is non-motorized to ensure protection of the pristine water quality, and to promote a “quiet” recreational experience.

The area offers 12 rustic campsites, 9 miles of hiking trail, 3 miles of surfaced bicycle trail, a large beach, picnic areas, a handicap fishing pier, boat launch and several scenic vistas of the surrounding forest land.

Source: Jackson County Official website