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Skiing at Big Powderhorn Mountain is one of those things you just have to do, and if you've had enough of Benson Lake, Deerfoot Lake is close by. There's so much to do here at Benson Lake that you need to camp here for a while, Wabasso Lake Campground is a perfect place for that, and Benson Lake is not the only place close by, Dog Lake is a close by lake. You'll never forgive yourself if you don’t go skiing at Indianhead while you're here, and get dripping wet paddling
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| | on Black River. Now, you may think that's loads but there's even more amusing stuff to do here at Benson Lake. Stay the night at Lac Du Flambeau Tribal Council, and Comfort Inn Minocqua is a good location to get some rest. This lake is so wonderful. If you need a spot to stay Americinn - Minocqua, Wi is a wonderful choice, and whitewater paddling is pleasant on Turtle River. The yearly rainfall here at Benson Lake is about average; the month with most of | |
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the rain is June, and the driest month is February. For the period of the warm days of summer, highs typically are in the 70's at Benson Lake, and through the night it cools down to the 50's. During the winter highs are in the 10's; winter nights come with lows in the-10's to Benson Lake.
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Americinn - Minocqua, Wi, Minocqua
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15 miles away
Each AmericInn is built with solid masonry construction and the highest sound rating in the industry to allow you the experience of a quiet nights sleep. Business and leisure travelers are accommodate...
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Comfort Inn Minocqua, Minocqua
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19 miles away
Located on North end of Downtown Minocqua. Shopping, restaurants, and museums are within walking distance. Winter Park Skiing is just 10 minutes away, Lakeland Indoor Ice Arena, just 5 minutes, and we...
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Current weather conditions at Benson Lake, Vilas County, Wisconsin

Local climate location: IRONWOOD 15 miles away

           
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Coordinates: Latitude: 46.13056 Longitude: -89.91861
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| These outdoors activities are available near Benson Lake. |
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Indianhead, Michigan, 17 miles away 638 vertical feet |
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Blackjack, Michigan, 19 miles away 465 vertical feet |
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Turtle River, Iron CountyCounty, 11 miles away Class I(III) - 16.5 miles long (Shea Dam to Turtle/Flambeau Flowage) |
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Black River, Gogebic CountyCounty, 17 miles away Class I-II - 6.7 miles long (Cty 513 to Ramsay) |
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Planter Creek, Gogebic CountyCounty, 18 miles away Class III-IV - 1.1 miles long (Highway 28 to Wirtanen Road) |
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Dog Lake, Vilas CountyCounty, 1 miles away |
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| MORE STUFF NEARBY:
Ike Walton Lake
 | We know Galls Resort from the 1960's is long gone on Ike Walton Lake. Are ther other resorts or cabins there to rent? If so please be more specific about that particular lake.... |
Broken Bow Campgrounds
 | 10 miles away Excellent place to camp. Nice and peaceful . Carol is the best host ever! ... |
Duck Lake
 | 10 miles away I have been going to iron county for years and years, where is duck lake in iron county, is it in mercer?... |
Lower Gresham Lake
 | 12 miles away Lower Gresham is great. ... |
Armour Lake
 | 14 miles away My aunt and uncle, Della and Deac Vilutis, owned the resort in the 50's and early 60's. I have many memories if my dad and I fishing on all those lakes. It was truly a beautiful area to grow up in....The lake is spring fed and is connected to Horsehead lake via river and also to North Crab lake and Crab lake. Walleye, large mouth bass, Muskellunge, Northern Pike and sunfish are native to this lake. The lake is 355 acres which host Bill's Island, a public campground that is accessable via boat/canoe. There is one state owned access to this lake on the north side. Many years ago, Armour Lake Resort had been built by my great, great uncle and then owned in the early 40's by my parents who are now both deceased. The resort has since been purchased as a private residence. As a child growing up we have some wonderful memories about this beautiful, spring fed lake. I miss it.... |
Patricia Lake Campgrounds
 | 16 miles away We invite you to relax & enjoy the beauties of Wisconsins Northwoods, the water, the woods & wildlife.We are located close to the Northern Highland American Legion State Forest and the Chequamegon National Forest wher the outdoor enthusiast can enjoy nature at her best. Our campground is a friendly, family type place with wooded campsites for tents, trailers and motorhomes. We offer sites with water, electric, cable TV and sewer. There is a sandy swimming beach as well as volleyball, shuffleboard, basketball, horseshoes, playground and a game room. In the office we have limited groceries with ice & wood.
Visit us at www.patricialakecampground.com... |
Indianhead
 | 16 miles away The vertical drop is relatively ok at Indianhead, not bad at all....Hey, Charles here, gotta tell you, Indianhead rules. It's the only place I go to locally and so do all my friends and they all agree too that Indianhead rules around here and as far as I know everyone else in the state too.... |
Little Muskie Lake
 | 16 miles away Not good fishing, just panfish... |
Annabelle Lake
 | 16 miles away no fish here... |
Cedar Falls Campground and Bar
 | 18 miles away cedar falls is my territory yall! I have been going up to the willow my whole life. it is beautiful and so peaceful. I suggest that no one goes there so it stays peaceful for me.lol. just kiddin look into it it is great!... |
Big Powderhorn Mountain
 | 19 miles away I used to live right by Big Powderhorn Mountain and we would go there very weekend of the season back in the old days.... |
Blackjack
 | 19 miles away I know for a fact that the ski will open for the 09-10 season and it will be announced sometime in October!...I wonder if blackjack is going to open for the 2009-2010 ski season.... |
Whitecap Mountain
 | 27 miles away 3 PHOTOS This premier family run resort is located in Northern Wisconsin just 8 miles from Ironwood Mi/Hurely WI. Known for its specatular terrain it provides excellent skiing/boarding for all skill levels and all ages.... |
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