Area Attractions
Food and Drinks
The Rivers Eatery Pizza
43455 Kavanaugh Rd, Cable, WI 54821
1-715-798-3123
theriverseatery.com
“Awesome Stone Oven Pizza, Appetizers, Soft Drinks and Beer”
Pla-Mor Bar and Restaurant
44400 Co Hwy D, Cable, WI 54821
1-715-794-2145
plamorlakenamakagon.net
“Highly recommend! Great service and the best Prime Ribeye we ever had.”
Velō Cafe
13425 Co Hwy M, Cable, WI 54821
1-715-798-8356
www.facebook.com/velocafeWI
El Zarco Restaurant
Authentic Mexican Cuisine and Cantina
22290 Highway 63, Grand View, WI
1-715-763-3141
Attractions
Cable Natural History Museum
13470 County Hwy M, Cable, WI 54821
1-715-798-3890
www.cablemuseum.org
The museum offers countless hands on educational classes and trips.
Redbery Books
43455 Kavanaugh Road, Cable, WI 54821
1-715-798-5014
www.redberybooks.com
They have a tremendous local authors section, many books about the local area, and art by local artists.
Mountain Biking
Trek Trails Powered by OTM
16+ Miles of Modern Mountain Bike Trails
Not just any trails, the new Trek Trails will be optimized to provide great user experiences for beginners up through the most elite riders. The trails radiate out from the new base camp building and connect to the bigger Chequamegon Area Mountain Bike Association (CAMBA) network. Trails include:
A Permanent National Interscholastic Cycling Association (NICA) High School Race Venue;
Progressive Loop Modern Cross-Country Trails (green-blue-black);
Enduro and Downhill Trails;
E-Bike Optimized Trails and Climbs
A Skills Area – Jump Park;
A Balance/Kick Bike Track; and
A Pump Track
CAMBA - Chequamegon Area Mountain Bike Association
cambatrails.org
Welcome to the Mountain Biking Capital of the Midwest! Over 300 miles of mapped and marked trails greet the mountain bike enthusiast. Developed by CAMBA, the system is divided into six clusters, each with one or more trailheads. The system stretches from Hayward to Iron River, making the Cable area the hub of one of Wisconsin’s best mountain biking destinations. The terrain lends itself to riders of all abilities, from beginners to seasoned fat tire experts.
Namakagon Town Hall Trailhead (3 miles from the cabin)
23845 Co Hwy M, Cable, WI 54821
Intersection of Co Hwy M and Cty Hwy D, trail head is on the south side of the road.
Rock Lake Trailhead (6 miles from the cabin)
21094 Co Hwy M, Cable, WI 54821
Wildlife and Nature
Elk Herd
Junction of state highways 77 and GG in Clam Lake, WI
https://clamlakewi.com/elk-info/
A unique opportunity to see a 400-animal elk herd around Clam Lake, WI. This is the largest of the only two herds in Wisconsin. An interactive touchscreen kiosk with expansive information about the elk herd and their habitat is located at the junction of state highways 77 and GG in Clam Lake.
Loon Watching and Listening
Indulge in a serene experience as you sit on our dock and observe the residential loons on Little Bass Lake. The common loons, renowned for their eerie and beautiful calls, offer a calming ambiance. With four distinct calls, each one is a unique melody. Learn more about identifying the Loon calls.
Loon Tour on a pontoon boat
Learn amazing facts about these ancient birds and the beautiful lakes where they live while touring on a pontoon boat. A Museum Naturalist will share stories about the facts and fantasies behind this Northwoods icon. Meet at the Museum at 9 a.m. and return by noon—registration required. $38 member/$43 non-member.
Cable Natural History Museum
13470 County Hwy M
Cable, WI 54821
715-798-3890
Cable Natural History Museum
Immerse yourself in a world of knowledge with our diverse and enlightening programs for children, adults, and families. From hikes, crafts, games, river and forest explorations, naturalist-guided canoe and kayak trips, bird watching, engaging lectures, to live raptor programs, each experience is designed to educate and inspire. These programs are a testament to our commitment to providing enriching experiences to residents, visitors, and vacationers in the Cable Area of Northern Wisconsin.
Check out their Calendar of Events for upcoming programs.
13470 County Hwy M
Cable, WI 54821
715-798-3890
Copper Falls State Park
Ancient lava flows, deep gorges, and spectacular waterfalls make Copper Falls State Park one of Wisconsin's most scenic parks, thanks in no small part to the unique geology that formed the falls. The park offers 17 miles of hiking trails, bicycling, picnicking, fishing, and swimming opportunities in Loon Lake. The 1.7-mile Doughboy's Nature Trail, along the Bad River, is one of the best hikes in Wisconsin. Three different waterfalls, Copper Falls, Brownstone Falls, and Red Granite Falls, are located in the park.
36764 Copper Falls Road
Mellen, WI 54546
715-274-5123
Boating, Canoeing, Kayaking
Cozy Loon Cabin
on Little Bass Lake
We provide two kayaks with PFDs and paddles free of charge with the cabin rental. We also have a two-person Navarro Loon wood and fiberglass canoe available, which costs $30 for the length of your stay. No motors are allowed on Little Bass Lake.
Lakewoods Resort Rentals
5 miles from the Cozy Loon
www.lakewoodsresort.com/rentals
Pontoons
20’ w/40 HP for 9-11 person
22’ w/90 HP for 7-14 person
25’ w/60 HP for 14-16 person
Ski Boat
18’ Tahoe w/115 HP
Fishing Boat
16’ w/75 HP with trolling motor, fish locator, livewell, swivel seats & anchors
Other
Kayak
Canoe
S-up Paddleboard
21540 County Road M
Cable, WI 54821
715-794-2561
Bear Country Rentals
delivered to the lake of your choice
No motors are allowed on Little Bass Lake, but we provide 2 Kayaks
www.bearcountryrentals.com
Pontoons
22’ w/50 HP for 9 person
Fishing Boat
6 fishing boats to choose from that include console steering and controls, a live well, a depth finder, a bow-mount trolling motor, and fishing seats for four people.
Other
Kayak
Canoe
S-up Paddleboard
Tube
Water Skis
Bear Country Rentals
52085 North Lake Owen Drive
Drummond, WI 54832
715-580-0476
info@bearcountryrentals.com
CrossCountry Skiing
The Birkie Trail system
The Cable area was recently cited by CNN as one of the top 5 places to hit the horizontal slopes. This region is steeped in Nordic skiing history and home to one of the county's largest cross-country ski trail networks, the American Birkebeiner Trail. With 150 kilometers of interconnected trails, you can ski for days. The woods take on a remarkable beauty in the winter, and there’s no better way to experience it than on cross-country skis. Many resorts throughout the area have groomed and maintained cross-country ski trails leaving right from their property.
American Birkebeiner Trailhead
14875 Mcnaught Rd, Cable, WI 54821
(14 miles from the cabin
Rock Lake Trailhead
21094 Co Hwy M, Cable, WI 54821
www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/cnnf/recarea/?recid=27759
The Rock Lake National Recreation Trail is a narrow, classic-only ski trail traversing rolling to hilly terrain. This trail is suitable for intermediate and advanced skiers. The downhills are long and twisting but have good run-outs. The two most extended loops pass several small scenic lakes. The trail is in a maple and oak forest with occasional stands of large white pine. Trail Length: 2 Km, 4 Km, 7.1 Km, 11.5 Km, 16 Km, and Rock Lake Loop, which adds 1.8 Km to the 11.5 and 16 Km trails.