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

Temporary Culvert Work and Road Closures

The Sawyer County Highway Department will perform culvert work during the week of September 28 through October 2, 2026.

Moose Lake Road

The culvert on Moose Lake Road near Fullington Road will be replaced. The work is expected to take two days. Moose Lake Road will be closed at the project site during daytime work hours. Travelers going to Hayward must use an alternate route.

Alternate routes:

  • East of the project: Use NF 320 to Highway 77, NF 319 to County Road B, or County Highway S to Highway 77 or County Road B.
  • West of the project: Use Highway 77, County Road B, NF 319, or NF 320.

Tiger Cat Dam Road

After the Moose Lake Road project is completed, crews will work on the culvert on Tiger Cat Dam Road. This project is expected to take one day.

Residents whose properties are beyond the Tiger Cat Dam Road project should plan to leave before work begins that day.

Please plan ahead and follow all posted road-closure signs.

 

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!

D.N.R. Emerald Ash Bore Alert- Moose Lake – 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:
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