Nelson Lake Tours

Take some time out from cities and concrete at Nelson Lake. This is an ideal place to fill your lungs with fresh air, sit back and simply enjoy the water views.

This body of water is often on the itineraries of travelers to Hayward. But Nelson Lake isn't the area's only highlight. American Birkebeiner Trail, Hayward Lake, and National Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame and Museum are some other interesting sights nearby.

Plan a trip to see Nelson Lake

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Barker's Island Inn Resort

Barker's Island Inn Resort

3 out of 5
Price was $900, price is now $684 per person
$684
per person
Nov 11 - Nov 17
found 7 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Atlanta (ATL) to Duluth (DLH)
7.6/10 Good! (1,015 reviews)
Our room was dirty. Garbage under table, behind night stand and under the bed. The fridge has nasty dirty crumbs and sticky stuff. The menus in the rooms are not what is served in the restaurant. Took forever to get just our drinks in restaurant. The food was delicious we ordered for dinner. Ordered breakfast on app wouldn't give us our breakfast I had to explain to them there is 2 options with door dash which a dasher picks up and by door dash which we pick up ourselves. Had to ask for towels multiple times. The staff at the front desk were all very friendly. The property needs to upkeep. We enjoyed our stay over all besides the few small things.

Reviewed on Sep 8, 2025

Dragestil 713 Duluth Condos

Dragestil 713 Duluth Condos

4 out of 5
Park Point
Price was $1,438, price is now $1,074 per person
$1,074
per person
Nov 11 - Nov 17
found 7 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Atlanta (ATL) to Duluth (DLH)
No reviews
Dragestil 715 Duluth Condos

Dragestil 715 Duluth Condos

2 out of 5
Park Point
Price was $1,374, price is now $1,047 per person
$1,047
per person
Nov 11 - Nov 17
found 7 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Atlanta (ATL) to Duluth (DLH)
No reviews

Popular places to visit

Muskie Festival in June. Hayward, Wisconsin in general is a lot of fun. With the Muskie fest, the national lumberjack competition, and the birkebeiner race in February.

National Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame and Museum

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at National Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame and Museum during your travels in Hayward. Stroll along the area's lakeside or simply enjoy its bars.

National Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame and Museum

Smith Lake

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Smith Lake during your travels in Hayward. Stroll along the area's lakeside or simply enjoy its bars.

Smith Lake

Eytcheson Park

Explore the great outdoors at Eytcheson Park, a lovely green space in Hayward. Stroll along the area's lakeside or simply enjoy its bars.

Eytcheson Park

Little Round Lake

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Little Round Lake during your travels in Hayward. Stroll along the area's lakeside or simply enjoy its bars.

Little Round Lake

Totagatic River State Wildlife Managemnet Area

Explore the great outdoors at Totagatic River State Wildlife Managemnet Area, a lovely green space in Hayward. Stroll along the area's lakeside or simply enjoy its bars.

Totagatic River State Wildlife Managemnet Area

Hayward Area Memorial Hospital

Though Hayward Area Memorial Hospital might be what brings you to town, perhaps you'll have a chance to explore more of Hayward while you are here.

Hayward Area Memorial Hospital

Best Lodging Options Near Nelson Lake

Wood Haven Lodge/Pets/Nelson Lake/Pontoon Rental

Wood Haven Lodge/Pets/Nelson Lake/Pontoon Rental

Hayward
Wood Haven Lodge/Pets/Nelson Lake/Pontoon Rental
AmericInn by Wyndham Hayward

AmericInn by Wyndham Hayward

2.5 out of 5
15601 Hwy. 63 N., Hayward, WI
AmericInn by Wyndham Hayward
Super 8 by Wyndham Hayward WI

Super 8 by Wyndham Hayward WI

2 out of 5
10444 N State Highway 27, Hayward, WI
Super 8 by Wyndham Hayward WI
Award Winning Home On Nelson Lake ~ 400 Feet Of Private Lakeshore!

Award Winning Home On Nelson Lake ~ 400 Feet Of Private Lakeshore!

Hayward
Award Winning Home On Nelson Lake ~ 400 Feet Of Private Lakeshore!
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Hayward by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Hayward by IHG

2.5 out of 5
15586 County Road B, Hayward, WI
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Hayward by IHG
Lumberjack Inn

Lumberjack Inn

2 out of 5
9966 North State Road 27, Hayward, WI
Lumberjack Inn
The Riverside Motel

The Riverside Motel

2.5 out of 5
10429N State Road 27, Hayward, WI
The Riverside Motel
Honey Bear Hideaway - studio cabin in the heart of hayward!

Honey Bear Hideaway - studio cabin in the heart of hayward!

Hayward
Honey Bear Hideaway - studio cabin in the heart of hayward!
Authentic German Log Cabin in Hayward!!

Authentic German Log Cabin in Hayward!!

Hayward
Authentic German Log Cabin in Hayward!!
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