About Lake Tomahawk
Set in the northern part of Wisconsin, Lake Tomahawk is a small unincorporated community.
Officially, Lake Tomahawk is a census-designated place — a real, named community that residents call home, governed at the county level. The community covers 1.54 square miles.
📰 Lake Tomahawk News Today
- Frank Peters Obituary May 4, 2026 Nimsgern Funeral Home · May 4
- Lake Tomahawk man faces 10 charges over poisoned beaver carcasses wjfw.com · Jun 8
- Wisconsin DOJ investigating officer-involved death in Oneida County WSAW · Jun 17
- June officer-involved shooting in Lake Tomahawk ruled to be justified WAOW · Aug 3
- Snowmobiler injured after striking tree in Lake Tomahawk; second rider arrested on OWI charge Wausau Pilot & Review · Feb 26
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Lake Tomahawk Unique
- An unincorporated community — no city hall of its own, which often means lower local taxes and county-managed services.
- Positioned in northern Wisconsin, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Wisconsin — one of 808 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 13 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Lake Tomahawk
- Dining Hall
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Lake Tomahawk
- Bearskin State Trail Park · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Boat Landing Park reviews ★
- Germain Hemlocks State Natural Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Stone Lake Pines State Natural Area reviews ★
- Wind Pudding Lake State Natural Area reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Lake Tomahawk
- McNaughton Correctional Center
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateWisconsin
TypeCDP
Population (2024)—
Land area1.54 sq mi
Coordinates45.8092, -89.5774