Barron district, Wisconsin, United States

Places to visit near Chetek

Chetek is a town in Barron district, Wisconsin, United States, home to about 2,191 people. Within 50 km by road there are 55 places to visit — 20 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 19 churches, 3 parks and 3 waterfalls. The must-see places are Potato Lake (23 km), Rice Lake (28 km) and Chippewa Moraine State Recreation Area (29 km).

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Chetek, Wisconsin
Chetek, Barron district, Wisconsin, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Chetek at a glance

Location
Barron district, Wisconsin, United States
Population
about 2,191
Coordinates
45.3141° N, 91.6510° W
Places within 50 km
55 (7 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Chetek

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Chetek: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Chetek

90 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Chetek. The closest is Chetek Mural (1 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Chetek

58 churches within 100 km of Chetek. The closest is New Hope Sand Creek Lutheran Church (21 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Chetek

24 parks within 100 km of Chetek. The closest is Myron Park (18 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Waterfalls near Chetek

23 waterfalls within 100 km of Chetek. The closest is Taylor Falls Overlook - South (22 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Chetek

22 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Chetek. The closest is Chippewa Moraine State Recreation Area (29 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Chetek

14 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Chetek. The closest is Old Maids Bluff (19 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Chetek

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 122 km on the road.

  1. Start in Chetek
  2. 1 km Chetek Mural · lake, Barron
  3. 27 km Rice Lake · lake, Barron
  4. 39 km Potato Lake · lake, Rusk
  5. 18 km Dorothy Lake State Natural Area · lake, Chippewa
  6. 8 km Chippewa Moraine State Recreation Area · nature spot, Chippewa
  7. 29 km Back to Chetek

Plan a longer trip from Chetek — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.

How to reach Chetek

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    Places near Chetek by type
    TypePlacesNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs90Chetek Mural (1 km)
    Churches58New Hope Sand Creek Lutheran Church (21 km)
    Parks24Myron Park (18 km)
    Waterfalls23Taylor Falls Overlook - South (22 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens22Chippewa Moraine State Recreation Area (29 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints14Old Maids Bluff (19 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves8Pine Island (43 km)
    Forts & heritage8Pulp Wood Stacker (53 km)
    Museums5Colfax Railroad Museum (45 km)
    Other attractions1Marsh Rainbow Arch Bridge (58 km)
    Caves1Crystal Cave (89 km)
    Beaches & coast1Tyner Lake (92 km)

    Chetek: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Chetek?

    Chetek Mural (lake, about 1 km), Potato Lake (lake, about 23 km), Rice Lake (lake, about 28 km), Chippewa Moraine State Recreation Area (nature spot, about 29 km), Dorothy Lake State Natural Area (lake, about 36 km), Myron Park (park, about 18 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Chetek?

    55 places on Spotwander: 20 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 19 churches, 3 parks, 3 waterfalls, 5 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest lake to Chetek?

    Chetek Mural, about 1 km by road; Bass Lake (22 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Chetek?

    New Hope Sand Creek Lutheran Church, about 21 km by road; Salem Lutheran Church (22 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Chetek?

    Myron Park, about 18 km by road; Hay Creek State Public Hunting Grounds (24 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Chetek?

    Start in Chetek, visit Chetek Mural, then Rice Lake, then Potato Lake, then Dorothy Lake State Natural Area, then Chippewa Moraine State Recreation Area, and drive back — about 122 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Chetek?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Chetek

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Chetek’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Chetek on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.