About Eagle River
Eagle River is located in Vilas County in northern Wisconsin. The city serves as the county seat and is a well-known destination for lake recreation, cabin vacations, fishing, boating, snowmobiling and other Northwoods activities.
The community combines a compact downtown, established neighborhoods, resorts, cabins, local businesses, schools and healthcare services. Surrounding lakes and forests create a strong seasonal tourism economy and provide recreation throughout the year.
What Eagle River is known for
- Eagle River Chain of Lakes
- Boating, fishing, paddling and waterfront recreation
- Snowmobiling and winter trail systems
- Cabins, resorts and Northwoods vacations
- Downtown shops, restaurants and seasonal events
- Forests, wildlife and scenic drives
Living in Eagle River
Eagle River offers apartments, older homes, established neighborhoods, cabins, lake homes and wooded residential properties. Housing costs vary based on location, condition, lot size, waterfront access and proximity to downtown or major roads.
A complete household budget should include housing, property taxes, utilities, insurance, transportation, heating, snow removal, shoreline care and seasonal property maintenance.