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Lake trip · Barron County, Wisconsin

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Where to stay at Red Cedar Lake

Red Cedar Lake covers 1,897 acres in Barron County and carries a water-quality grade of A (Excellent). Compare cabins, resorts, and vacation rentals below, then check the water before you book. Late spring through early fall, with June through August the peak season for swimming, boating, and fishing.

Places to stay near Red Cedar Lake

Cabins, resorts, hotels, and vacation rentals near Red Cedar Lake in Barron County, Wisconsin — live availability and prices. Add your dates to see totals.

Top-rated places to stay near Red Cedar Lake

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Before you book: the water

Red Cedar Lake grades A for water quality — Excellent. Excellent for swimming, crystal clear water with minimal algae. Water clarity is about 10.1 ft of visibility.

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Best time to visit

Late spring through early fall, with June through August the peak season for swimming, boating, and fishing.

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About Red Cedar Lake

Surface area
1,897 acres
Max depth
53 ft
Public boat launches
4
Public beaches

Fish: Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye.

Camping & RV near Red Cedar Lake

Search public campgrounds and RV sites near Red Cedar Lake on Recreation.gov, then compare cabins, resorts, and rentals on the map above.

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Common questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Cabins, resorts, and vacation rentals around Red Cedar Lake in Barron County, Wisconsin are on the map above with live availability and nightly prices. Waterfront rentals put you on the dock; lodging in the nearest town is usually cheaper with more choice.

Red Cedar Lake has a LakeQuality water-quality grade of A (Excellent). Excellent for swimming, crystal clear water with minimal algae. Always check local health-department advisories before swimming.

Late spring through early fall, with June through August the peak season for swimming, boating, and fishing.

Guide

LakeQuality Lake Trip Planner (2026)

Free trip-planning guide for Red Cedar Lake: how to pick a clean lake, the water-quality signals that matter, best swimming and fishing windows, and where to stay.

Lodging availability and prices are provided by Stay22 and its booking partners (Booking.com, Vrbo, Expedia); LakeQuality may earn a commission from bookings at no extra cost to you. Water-quality grades are independent of lodging listings. Always check current health-department advisories and managing-agency conditions before you travel.