Northwoods Legacy Timber & Lakes Retreat

Description

Property Description

This ±333.19-acre tract offers an exceptional combination of seclusion, timber value, water features, wildlife habitat, and recreational usability. Access is provided from the north off Crandell Lane by way of a private easement road, along with separate private access into the center of the ownership from the east off Strabel Road. This dual-access configuration improves the functionality of the property and provides practical entry points for hunting, timber management, trail use, and future recreational improvements. 

The southwest ±240 acres represent the property’s core timberland component and contain abundant forest resources. Cover types include northern hardwoods with a notable red oak component, along with aspen stands that appear to offer near-term harvesting opportunities. Overall, the tract is estimated to be nearly 90% forested, giving it strong appeal as both a recreational holding and a timberland asset while supporting a range of future forest management options. The mix of mature hardwoods, oak, young aspen, lowland cover, and timber edges also creates valuable habitat diversity. Aspen provides dense cover and browse for white-tailed deer, as well as buds and catkins for ruffed grouse, while red oak acorns provide seasonal forage for deer, wild turkey, black bear, and other wildlife. Together, these cover types offer feeding, bedding, nesting, brood-rearing, and escape cover across multiple seasons. 

Two secluded, privately held lakes are among the property’s most distinctive features. Wisconsin DNR records identify the northern lake as an unnamed 28-acre seepage lake with a maximum depth of 35 feet (WBIC 2542800). Its largely forested shoreline, gently sloping access, and separation from public roads create a quiet, undisturbed setting for paddling, wildlife viewing, and lakeside recreation. The owner reports that the north lake contains great fishing; its size and depth suggest potential fish habitat, but no public DNR fish survey, stocking record, or documented species list was located online, so buyers should independently verify this secluded fishery. The southern unnamed lake is approximately 14 acres with a maximum depth of 10 feet (WBIC 2543300), according to DNR records, and forms a scenic setting for the existing A-frame cabin. Together, the lakes add open-water views, shoreline diversity, wetland edge, and natural travel corridors for wildlife while giving the ownership a level of privacy and water access rarely found in a tract of this size. 

The topography ranges from gently rolling ground to areas that are relatively steep for this part of Washburn County, adding visual interest and helping create distinct hunting locations, stand sites, and potential trail layouts. The property also shares approximately three-quarters of a mile of boundary with Washburn County forestland along the southwest extent, further enhancing the sense of privacy and expanding the surrounding recreational landscape. The county forest encompasses roughly 149,000 acres of public land and supports hunting for deer, grouse, turkey, and bear, along with hiking, wildlife viewing, and designated ATV/UTV and snowmobile routes within the broader forest system. Its mix of aspen, hardwoods, swamps, rolling oak hills, and pothole lakes offers varied terrain for exploration and hunting, allowing the adjacent public landscape to complement the property’s private recreational acreage. Because motorized travel and points of entry are governed by county designations and seasonal conditions, users should consult current county maps, ordinances, and trail reports before accessing the county forest. 

The southern acreage includes an extensive and well-maintained internal road system that supports ATV and vehicular travel and provides practical access to much of that portion of the property. An electric distribution line extends nearly one-half mile into the tract and serves an existing A-frame cabin positioned along the shoreline of the southernmost private lake. This combination of established access, utility service, and existing cabin infrastructure provides a valuable foundation for immediate recreational use and future improvements. 

The central portion of the property appears to have historic agricultural use and now supports old field habitat with a mixture of cherry, sumac, brushy aspen pockets, and open-grown white pine across varying age classes. These openings and transitional cover types are well suited for wildlife and offer a flexible blank slate for future food plots, habitat enhancement, or expanded trail development. On the northern end of the ownership, a separate improved access provides a practical approach to the secluded northern lake lot and its gently sloping shoreline. Taken together, the property’s size, privacy, timber diversity, private water, established access, cabin infrastructure, adjacent county forestland, and habitat variety make it a highly distinctive Northwoods recreational and timberland opportunity.

Property Features

• ±333.19 acres of private Northwoods timberland near Stone Lake, Wisconsin 
• Two secluded private lakes: a 28-acre, 35-foot-deep northern seepage lake and a 14-acre, 10-foot-deep southern lake with an A-frame cabin site 
• Diverse hunting habitat for deer, bear, grouse, turkey, and waterfowl 
• Approximately three-quarters of a mile of boundary with Washburn County forestland 
• Two private access points from Crandell Lane and Strabel Road 
• Strong timber component with northern hardwoods, red oak, aspen, and near-term harvest potential 
• Extensive internal road and trail system supporting ATV/UTV use, stand access, and property management 
• Electric service extends nearly one-half mile into the property to support existing cabin infrastructure 
• Rolling to locally steep terrain with lakes, lowlands, timber edges, and natural wildlife travel corridors 
• Convenient to Hayward-area amenities and accessible from the Twin Cities metro area 

The Surrounding Area

Ideally located near Stone Lake in Washburn County, Wisconsin, this ±333-acre property offers a rare Northwoods setting for buyers seeking privacy, timber, wildlife habitat, and four-season recreation. The surrounding area is known for its strong recreational land market, abundant lakes, productive forests, and easy access to the Hayward area, one of northern Wisconsin’s most recognized outdoor destinations. Hayward is a short drive away and offers restaurants, lodging, outdoor retailers, guide services, events, and additional access to the broader Hayward Lakes region.  

The property is also well positioned for regional buyers, with straightforward access from the Twin Cities metro area, making it a practical weekend retreat, hunting basecamp, or long-term recreational investment. 

Outdoor opportunities in the Stone Lake area are extensive, with nearby public lands, county forest, trail systems, wetlands, and quality water features supporting hunting, fishing, paddling, hiking, ATV/UTV riding, snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, and wildlife viewing. Stone Lake itself is a 490-acre lake with public access and a variety of warmwater fish species, while nearby recreation options include Stone Lake Wetland Park, the Nordic Woods trail system, Washburn County ATV routes, and the Namekagon River corridor. With a mix of rolling timberland, lakes, wetlands, and rural roads, this area appeals to deer, bear, grouse, and turkey hunters; timberland investors; and buyers looking for a private recreational property with both seclusion and convenient access to town amenities. 

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For additional details about this property or to schedule a tour, call Todd Frederickson at 715.612.0508.

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