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Burnt Rollways Boat Hoist

AttractionEagle River, WisconsinHours

Historic boat lift connecting two major lake chains

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Burnt Rollways Boat Hoist is a historic marine railway and boat lift in Eagle River. Operated by Wisconsin Valley Improvement Company at the Burnt Rollways dam, our electric gantry hoist lifts boats between the Three Lakes Chain and the lower Eagle River Chain over a 165-foot trestleway. Visitors also stop by our grounds on Dam Road for shoreline fishing, picnic tables, and watching watercraft transfer between lake elevations.

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4.9· 51 reviews
Bradley Steele
2 months ago

Good spot to take kids fishing

Ed Schellin
2 years ago

Picturesque picnic spot at the dam where the Eagle River chain and Three Lakes chain of lakes meet. The boat hoist lifts boats over the dividing road from one lake elevation to the other. Lift operates seasonally. Toilet facilities and picnic tables are well kept.

tom altman
2 years ago

This was a great thing to see if you are in the area.

Brett Wedekind
3 years ago

What a unique experience. If your boating in the area, check it out.

Kathy Hirvela
6 years ago

It was my first time here. I didn't know there was a lift for boats to get from one chain of lakes to the other. Wish we could have seen it in action. Beautiful spot regardless.

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