Dowling Lake - Oakland

Located in Douglas County, Wisconsin

Dowling Lake is located in Oakland, Wisconsin. Superior is 21 miles north, Duluth, Minnesota, is 28 miles north, and Minneapolis, Minnesota, is 145 miles southwest.

A few smaller airfields are nearby, but the closest major airport is Duluth International Airport, typically, just under an hour away. Urgent care can be provided at Essentia Health St. Mary's Hospital-Superior, 29 minutes away.

Snacks and groceries can be found at an ALDI, 27 minutes away. Many highly rated restaurants are nearby, such as The Kettle Bar & Grill and Bucktales Cantina & Grill.

Life On The Water

Spanning 141 acres, Dowling Lake is a fantastic place to explore the woodlands of northwestern Wisconsin and have an action-packed lake day.

Residents enjoy boating, kayaking, canoeing, and swimming. A carry-in landing can be found on the western shore.

Anglers looking to toss out a line have the chance to reel in largemouth bass, walleye, musky, and panfish.

Explore Duluth

Duluth is the perfect spot for a weekend city getaway in the city while still offering beautiful, natural scenery.

For an outdoor adventure off the water, visit any of the city's 23 parks. The Leif Erickson Park is one of the most popular, featuring a rose garden with 1,800 bushes. It is widely considered one of the best rose gardens in the state.

Lake Superior Zoo offers a fun, family-friendly trip to see over 140 species in indoor and outdoor settings. The zoo also has a cafe, a gift shop, interactive visits, and behind-the-scenes tours.

Looking to take a scenic drive? The North Shore Scenic Drive spans around 150 miles, following the shoreline of Lake Superior. It offers fantastic photo opportunities, historic landmarks, and quaint shops along the way.

When visitors heading back to the city are looking for a place to eat, there's something to satisfy every craving. Highly-rated options include Duluth Grill, OMC Smokehouse, Va Bene, New Scenic Cafe, and Vitta Pizza.

A Great Place To Call Home

Whether you are looking to buy a family home, a vacation home, or a full-time retirement residence, Dowling Lake is a perfect choice for a peaceful and quiet lifestyle.