If you’re looking for the peace and quiet of a small community where you can relax and recharge, the Chetek and Rice Lake area in western Wisconsin is a great one to consider. Located in Barron County, surrounding communities include Barron, Cameron, Campia, Cumberland and more.
Whether you want to spend a day learning at the Pioneer Village Museum in Cameron, WI or shopping at the modern Cedar Mall at Rice Lake, this vibrant area appeals to a wide range of interests.
With lakes at the heart of the community, outdoor adventure is easy to come by. Access the Chetek Chain of Lakes by boat or take advantage of the many recreational trails for walking, biking, four-wheeling or snowmobiling. This area offers year-round activities and events for all types of outdoor enthusiasts. Other popular outdoor destinations include the Chippewa County forest and Moraine Ice Age Trail.
Bear Lake, Beaver Dam Lake, Echo Lake, Hemlock Lake, Granite Lake, Horseshoe Lake, Lake Montanis, Lower Turtle Lake, Upper Turtle Lake, Lower Vermillion Lake, Upper Vermillion Lake, Mud Lake, Pokegama Lake, Prairie Lake, Chetek Lake, TenMile Lake, Poskin Lake, Red Cedar Lake, Rice Lake, Sand Lake, Silver Lake, Staples Lake
Flambeau Lake, Fireside Lake, Amacoy Lake, Round Lake, Sand Lake
Active Contingent
MLS# 1596924
1113 Heart Island Parkway Rice Lake, WI 54868 - Rice5 beds 4 baths 3420 sq ft Single Family
Listed by: Real Estate Solutions
For Sale
MLS# 6817630
1516 E Orchard Beach Lane Rice Lake, WI 54868 - Lake Montanis4 beds 5 baths 4978 sq ft Single Family
Listed by: Engel & Volkers Minneapolis Downtown
For Sale
MLS# 1596653
1516 E Orchard Beach Lane Rice Lake, WI 54868 - Montanis4 beds 5 baths 4978 sq ft Single Family
Listed by: Engel & Volkers
For Sale
MLS# 1596825
1118 Heart Island Parkway Rice Lake, WI 54868 - Rice0.27 acres Lot/Land
Listed by: Real Estate Solutions
For Sale
MLS# 1596669
1114 Heart Island Parkway Rice Lake, WI 54868 - Rice Lake4 beds 4 baths 3351 sq ft Single Family
Listed by: CB Brenizer/Rice Lake
For Sale
MLS# 1596618
1831 Montanis Avenue Rice Lake, WI 54868 - Montanis2 beds 1 bath 1630 sq ft Single Family
Listed by: Real Estate Solutions
Active Contingent
MLS# 1596053
1675 29 1/4 Avenue #5 Rice Lake, WI 54868 - Bear400 sq ft Multi-family
Listed by: Associated Realty LLC
Active Contingent
MLS# 1596048
1675 29 1/4 Avenue Rice Lake, WI 54868 - Bear9 beds 3 baths 400 sq ft Single Family
Listed by: Associated Realty LLC
For Sale
MLS# 6792884
2259A 22nd Street Rice Lake, WI 54868 - Red Cedar River6.19 acres Lot/Land
Listed by: Property Executives Realty
($50,100) 10/18/2025
Active Contingent
MLS# 1595508
2008 21 1/4 Street Rice Lake, WI 54868 - Rice3 beds 3 baths 3227 sq ft Single Family
Listed by: Jenkins Realty Inc
($50,100) 10/18/2025
Active Contingent
MLS# 6787471
2008 21 1/4 Street Rice Lake, WI 54868 - Rice Lake3 beds 3 baths 3227 sq ft Single Family
Listed by: Jenkins Realty, Inc.
For Sale
MLS# 1595595
Lot 28 21st Street Rice Lake, WI 548685.37 acres Lot/Land
Listed by: Associated Realty LLC
($40,000) 11/7/2025
For Sale
MLS# 1593874
2120 20 1/2 Avenue Rice Lake, WI 54868 - Rice3 beds 3 baths 1786 sq ft Single Family
Listed by: Real Estate Solutions
For Sale
MLS# 1593803
2772 25th Avenue Rice Lake, WI 54868 - Red Cedar4274 sq ft Commercial
Listed by: Dane Arthur Real Estate Agency/Birchwood
For Sale
MLS# 6759789
2772 25th Avenue Cedar Lake Twp, WI 54868 - Red Cedar5 beds 6 baths 4274 sq ft Single Family
Listed by: Dane Arthur Real Estate Agency
For Sale
MLS# 1593731
2772 25th Avenue Rice Lake, WI 54868 - Red Cedar5 beds 6 baths 4274 sq ft Single Family
Listed by: Dane Arthur Real Estate Agency/Birchwood
Active Contingent
MLS# 1593208
Lot 14 27 5/8 Street Rice Lake, WI 54868 - MINNOW3 beds 2 baths 1721 sq ft Single Family
Listed by: Keller Williams Realty Diversified
($9,900) 8/16/2025
For Sale
MLS# 1589795
Lot 0 Thomas Avenue Rice Lake, WI 54868 - Moon0.96 acres Lot/Land
Listed by: Keller Williams Realty Diversified
($15,000) 8/6/2025
For Sale
MLS# 6681215
2451 25th Avenue Cedar Lake Twp, WI 548684 beds 3 baths 3488 sq ft Single Family
Listed by: Dane Arthur Real Estate Agency
($15,000) 8/6/2025
For Sale
MLS# 1589218
2451 25th Avenue Rice Lake, WI 548684 beds 3 baths 3488 sq ft Single Family
Listed by: Dane Arthur Real Estate Agency/Birchwood
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