Northland Resort

The playground here is really just one piece of why families keep coming back to this spot on the lake outside Chetek. Kids have room to run, and when they’re done with the equipment, the water is right there — fishing, swimming, kayaking, whatever you’re in the mood for. The owners clearly take pride in keeping things clean and well-kept, which you don’t always find at lake resorts anymore. Pontoon rentals make it easy to get out on the water even if you didn’t haul your own boat up. Good option if you want a low-stress family trip where everything’s already figured out for you.