We bought on the Pike Lake Chain because there is over 2,000 acres of water. The cabin (The Loon) is on Round Lake. Round Lake is awesome. Approximately 65% of Round lake is surrounded by the Chequamegon National Forest - 65% natural shoreline-- no homes, very quiet.
We wanted to be on a lake that is a little off the beaten path. Minocqua is nice, but it is a bit touristy. The Pike Lake Chain is quieter than the lakes that are either in or real close to Minocqua. We get the best of both worlds, because we are located on the quieter, less populated, Pike Lake Chain. However, The Pike Lake Chain is only a short 20 - 25 minute drive to Minocqua.
We also enjoy being within walking distance to the hiking trails, located in the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest - The trails circumvent Round Lake and are only 1/2 mile from the Cabin.