Rest Lake

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   Rest Lake is considered one of the nicest lakes on the Manitowish Waters Chain. The clarity of the lake is over 11 feet and the average depth is nearly 20 feet. The lake is over 650 acres and has nearly 7 miles of shoreline to explore. The lake does see quite a bit of boat traffic, but it is large enough to handle it without the feeling of being too busy. The shoreline surrounding the lake is beautiful. There are nearly 5 acres of water per owner and about 20 owners per mile of shoreline. The channel to the rest of the chain from Rest Lake is a little long which adds a little privacy when compared to the other lakes on the chain.
Clarity: 11.2 Feet
Avg. Depth: 18 Feet
Size: 655 Acres
Max Depth: 53 Feet
Shoreline: 6.98 Miles
Water Source: Drainage
Lake Access: Public
Boat Launch:
Water Color: Deep Blue
Trophic State: None
Time to Town: 2 Minutes
Chain: Manitowish Waters
Acres Per Owner: 4.82
Owners Per Mile: 19.48
Fishing: Average
Fish Species: Variety
Bottom: Mostly Sand
Boat Traffic: High
Noise Level: Above Average
High Speed: Yes
Natural Gas: Yes
Lake Roads: Okay
Cell Coverage: Spotty
Home Density: Average
Lake Grade: Excellent
Rentals on Lake: Yes
Township: Manitowish Waters
School District: North Lakeland
Tax Rate: $7.86 / $1000
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Rest Lake contour map
Biking/Walking/Ski Trails:
Heart of Vilas County (Manitowish Waters) - This biking and hiking trail is 14.5 miles long and meanders from the Manitowish Waters Community Center past The North Lakeland Discovery Center and towards Boulder Junction.

Heart of Vilas County (Mercer) - A seven mile biking and hiking trail with three asphalted seconds and three road segments. The trail takes you from Manitowish Waters over to Mercer.

North Lakeland Discovery Center Trails - Biking, Hiking, cross country skiing and snowshoeing trails that total twelve miles in length. The trails go around Statehouse Lake and along the Manitowish River. This trail system connects to the Manitowish Waters Trail.

Winman Trails - Trail lengths that vary from 4 to 10 miles in length. Biking, hiking, snowshoeing and cross country skiing are popular activities on this trail.
Paddling Routes:
No nearby paddling routes, but the Manitowish Chain has miles of shoreline and clear waters. It's great for paddling.
Snowmobile Trails:
The Sno-Skeeters trail system runs along the west and north sides of the lake. The Sno-Skeeters groom twenty five miles of groomed trails that connects to other trail systems that allow full access to the whole Northern WI and Michigan Trail network.
ATV Trails:
No nearby routes
Nearby State Areas:
Papoose Creek Pines Natural Area
Manitowish Waters:
5 mins
Grocery Store
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Boulder Junction:
20 mins
Grocery Store
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Times are approximate. I just took a rough average from different points around the lake.
Homes for Sale:
Rest Lake
$1,250,000
Rest Lake house picture
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3.5
Sq Ft: 2,397
Manitowish Waters

   Gorgeous southern view with sand frontage on Rest Lake is the setting for this 3 bedroom, 4 bath home! Main level has Living Room with wood burning FP, Dining room, Kitchen, Primary Suite with private bath and walk in closet, powder room, 2 bedrooms, full bath …

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Rest Lake
$900,000
Rest Lake house picture
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2.0
Sq Ft: 1,947
Manitowish Waters

   Discover serene lakeside living on the beautiful Manitowish Waters Chain of Lakes. This charming three bedroom, two bath ranch-style home offers a perfect blend of rustic charm and modern comfort. The log siding gives it a classic, cozy appeal, while the spacio…

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Lots for Sale:
Rest Lake
$1,250,000
Rest Lake lot picture
Acres: 2.8
Manitowish Waters
Frontage: 245
Shoreline: Sand,

   245’ south facing sand ftg on Rest Lake w/2,76 acres, 2 legal lots, includes wet boathouse w/dry storage, 1,320 sf garage & your own private peninsula! Building site is perfect for a walkout to the east side. Boathouse is 2 stall 28WX24D wet boathouse w/8' & 12…

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Rest Lake
$999,000
Rest Lake lot picture
Acres: 1.6
MANITOWISH WATERS
Frontage: 135
Shoreline: Sand

   138’ south facing sand ftg on Rest Lake w/1.58 acres includes wet boathouse w/dry storage & 1,320 sf garage. Building site is perfect for a walkout to the east side. Boathouse is 2 stall 28WX24D wet boathouse w/8' & 12' wide doors/slips connects to 2 stall 22W …

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Rest Lake
$399,000
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Acres: 1.2
MANITOWISH WATERS
Frontage: 110
Shoreline: Weedy

   Want your own piece of land with your own Peninsula? Lot 3 provides a beautiful setting to build your Northwoods Home and includes Outlot 1 which is your own private peninsula! 110 feet south facing frontage with 1.18 acres on Rest Lake is the setting for this …

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