Burnett County - Towns of Luck, Siren and Webster
An enviable combination of comfort, relaxation, recreation and entertainment can be found in Northwestern Wisconsin's Burnett County. You can enjoy hundreds of miles of well maintained trails for bicycling, hiking, snowmobiling, cross-country skiing and horseback riding, providing great year round fun! Burnett County also boasts over 30,000 acres of prime recreational lake, 150 miles of scenic rivers, and over 150,000 acres of public land for hunting deer, bear, waterfowl and other small game. With so many parks and recreational areas to choose from, including the popular Devils Lake, Yellow Lake, Sand Lake and Clam Lake, finding a place to picnic, swim, or relax is never difficult. Golfing is also an activity that is very well represented. Pick your level of play on one of the following courses that cover all levels of skill.
- Grantsburg Municipal - 9 holes
- Siren Glen - 18 hole championship course
- Yellow Lake - 9 holes
- Clam River - 18 hole championship course
- Fox Run - 9 holes & 9 par 3
- Whitetail Wilderness - 9 holes
The quiet town of Luck, formally named Butternut because of the large quantity of Butternut Trees in the area, is located in the rolling hills of Western Wisconsin. Known for its friendly towns people, Luck is a great place for recreation and entertainment. Here are just some of the year round activities Luck has to offer.
- The Gandy Dancer Trail
- Skiing and snowmobiling on miles of groomed winter trails
- Year-round lake and stream fishing
- Hiking and Biking
- Fox Run - 9 holes & 9 par 3
- Beautiful 2,700 acre Straight Lake State Park
A unique recreational trail, the Gandy Dancer Trail, runs 98 miles from St. Croix Falls to Superior following the old Soo Line railroad. The trail passes right through Burnett County and even makes its way into Minnesota! In 1995 the portion of the trail which runs through Burnett was resurfaced with fine crushed limestone giving it a smooth but hard terrain prefect for hiking, biking, running and walking. Bike through the sister communities of Siren and Webster and make pit stops at the unique stores, antique shops and restaurants along the way. You'll pass plenty of clear water lakes to play on and find quality lodging and campsites for you and your family. Snowmobiling season is open on the trail from December through March. With it's close proximity to the Twin Cities Burnett County is the perfect location for that recreational or retirement place! So come on, build that cabin you've always dreamed of in Burnett County. Only a 90 minute drive but a world away for relaxation and beauty!
