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

LUPC Meeting – Monday, August 10

The Town of Round Lake Land Use Planning Commission (LUPC) will meet Monday, August 10, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. at the Town Hall, 10625 N County Road A, and via Webex.

Please note: The meeting is being held on Monday instead of Tuesday because Tuesday, August 11, is Election Day.

Please see the posted agenda for meeting details and virtual attendance information. Click here for agenda

August 11 Partisan Primary and In-Person Absentee Voting

The Wisconsin Partisan Primary will be held on Tuesday, August 11, 2026. Polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Round Lake Town Hall, 10625 N County Road A, Hayward.

In-person absentee voting is now available at the Town Hall during the following hours:

  • Thursday, July 30, from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
  • Thursday, August 6, from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Please bring an acceptable photo ID. Because this is a partisan primary, voters may vote in only one political party’s primary.

If you need an appointment outside these hours, please email Town Clerk Frank Leuschen III at town@townofroundlakewi.org. I will attempt to accommodate you as best I can.

If you have any other election-related questions, please feel free to email me.

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:
Mondays: 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: Generally held on the Tuesday before the regular Town Board meeting at 6:30 p.m. (typically the second Tuesday of each month).