McArthur Lake
- May–Sep
- best months
Is McArthur Lake open right now?
Closure in the area
There's a closure order in Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest. It doesn't name McArthur Lake, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).
Trail work and picnic area improvements at Morgan Falls/St. Peter's Dome Recreation Area this fall
Agency closure covering Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest · USFS · Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest
Forest Order 09-13-25-02 General Occupancy and Use Restrictions
Agency closure covering Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest · Order 09-13-25-02 · USFS · Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest
As of · Source: USFS · Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
McArthur Lake is a 38-acre lake near Park Falls, Wisconsin, at about 1,553 feet.
Local outfitters
- Premier Powersports and Marine30 mi away
Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.
Best time to go · May–Sep
Best time to visit McArthur Lake
Best months: May–September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.
Jan
20° / 2°
Feb
25° / 4°
Mar
37° / 16°
Apr
51° / 29°
May
65° / 43°
Jun
74° / 52°
Jul
78° / 56°
Aug
76° / 55°
Sep
67° / 46°
Oct
53° / 34°
Nov
38° / 22°
Dec
25° / 10°
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Park Falls Dnr Hq, WI, 17.4 mi away at 1,525 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
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~15 min drive
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~17 min drive
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