Lake Sherwood Lodge: Visitor Guide and Where to Stay

It works best as a dining and gathering base for the Lake Sherwood corner of the Town of Rome. If you want to sleep on the water instead of just visiting, Clear Trail Properties manages lakefront and lake-community homes in the same corridor, including Sherwood Shores Cabin on Lake Sherwood itself.

Key Takeaways

• Lake Sherwood is one of three man-made lakes in the Town of Rome, alongside Lake Camelot and Lake Arrowhead.
• Sherwood Shores Cabin has a private dock, boat slip, and sand beach on Lake Sherwood and sleeps 8.
• Queensway, Tomahawk Trail, and Birdie Bunkhouse cover families with dogs, groups up to 18, and a livelier evening scene.
• Nekoosa occupancy swings from 19% in April to 62% in August, according to AirROI, so summer weekends need early booking.

In 2026, people searching this name usually want practical answers: where it is, whether to call ahead, and where to sleep nearby. Most of the pages that rank for it are thin directory entries. This guide pulls the lodge details, the lake facts, and the nearby lodging options onto one page.

At Clear Trail Properties, we have over 60 properties under management across Central Wisconsin and Northern Michigan. The Lake Sherwood and Lake Arrowhead corridor is the market we know best. Sand Valley is part of it too, so we have reviewed the nearby stays the way an operator would, trade-offs included.

Where Is Lake Sherwood Lodge, and What Should You Know Before You Go?

Rome sits in the northwest corner of Adams County. Its three man-made lakes are Camelot and Sherwood, along with Arrowhead. Expect a small-town lake setting, not a resort complex.

The drive in is simple. Roads around the lake are residential, so you will pass driveways and golf carts near the water. Slow down after you leave the main highway, and plan on parking close to the building rather than across the street.

One Name, Two Listings

The Lakes Inn turns up in many of the same searches and is listed as its own business. Confirm which business you are calling before you plan around a menu or a room. The same goes for an event night.

What Food, Drinks, and Live Music Does Lake Sherwood Lodge Offer?

Lake Sherwood Lodge is a lakeside place to eat and drink. Live music and holiday events are layered on in season. Local listings point to food and drinks, but the exact lineup shifts through the year. We will not guess at signature dishes or prices, because a wrong guess sends you out for a meal that is not on the board.

Skip the third-party menu aggregators for current prices. Call the lodge instead, because those pages are often a season or two out of date. Ask three things when you call: what is on the menu tonight, whether carryout is available, and whether there is live music this weekend. Ask for the kitchen's closing time as well, since lake-town kitchens often close earlier than the bar.

A good rule for planning: call before 3 p.m. on the day you go, and call again if your plans change. If you are bringing a group of eight or more, tell them when you phone so they can plan seating. If you are heading out after a day on the water, ask whether you can dock or park a golf cart nearby.

Fourth of July on Lake Sherwood

Independence Day is the biggest date on the lake. A local water-ski show team has historically performed on Lake Sherwood around the Fourth. Boats and shoreline crowds build with it. Confirm the schedule with the organizer, since dates and times change every year.

Our advice: go on a weekday evening in July if you want a table and a quiet dock view. Holiday weekends are better for the show than for a relaxed dinner.

Your every wildlife print in this bedroom was chosen on purpose. Queen bed, nature-themed bedding, closet with real storage — exactly the kind of room you sleep well in. · Birdie Bunkhouse

How Big Is Lake Sherwood, What Fish Live There, and Can You Swim?

Lake Sherwood is a man-made lake in the Town of Rome, Adams County, Wisconsin. It is the smallest-feeling of the three Rome lakes for boaters who want calm water. We do not quote acreage or depth figures here because we cannot verify them, and a wrong number is worse than none. The Wisconsin DNR lake pages list current surface area, maximum depth, and fish species, and they update when stocking changes. Check the DNR for current licensing and bag limits before you fish.

What we can say from guest stays: the water is calm enough for a canoe or pedal boat, and guests regularly fish from the dock at Sherwood Shores Cabin. Bring your own tackle and keep it simple, since small-lake panfish and bass fishing rewards light gear.

Swimming works best from a private shoreline. Sherwood Shores Cabin has a private sand beach and dock with direct lake access, so guests can wade in without hunting for public access. If you are not staying on the water, ask the Town of Rome about public swimming spots rather than assuming one exists.

When You Want Bigger Water

Boaters who outgrow Lake Sherwood usually head to Petenwell Lake, which local lake information describes as covering more than 23,000 acres. From Sherwood Shores Cabin it is about 10.7 miles, or roughly 30 minutes by car. Castle Rock Lake is about 24.8 miles, around 45 minutes.

Inviting waterfront lawn with peaceful views across the lake and convenient access to boating or relaxing by the water. · Queensway

Where Should You Stay Near Lake Sherwood Lodge? Our Reviews and Ratings

Staying near Lake Sherwood Lodge means choosing a home in the Lake Sherwood and Lake Arrowhead area that matches your group size and lake access. Tolerance for noise matters too. We rate four homes by those factors. We use no numeric scores; every call comes from listing facts and the turnovers we run.

Our Rating Criteria

• Lake access: private dock and beach, shared access, or a short walk.
• Sleeping fit: real beds and bathrooms for the group, not just a headcount.
• Evening amenities: hot tub, fire pit, game space.
• Honest trade-offs: parking, noise, and bathroom counts.

Sherwood Shores Cabin: Best Overall

Sherwood Shores Cabin is a lakefront log cabin with a private dock, boat slip, and sand beach on Lake Sherwood. A private 4-person hot tub sits on the back deck, and the lower-level family room has a bar. Beds are three queens and a twin bunk.

Con: the hot tub seats four in a home that sleeps eight, so plan rotations. Driveway parking is gravel and fits four vehicles.

Gather around the firepit beneath the trees, with the cozy cabin just steps away for an easy Up North escape. · Sherwood Shores Cabin

Queensway: Best for Families and Dogs

Queensway is a lakefront cabin with a king bedroom, a double-queen guest room, and a full-over-full bunk room. It includes a pedal boat, a canoe, life jackets, and sand toys, plus a lakeside fire pit. Dogs are welcome, up to two. The yard is partially fenced. It sits about 3 minutes from downtown Rome.

Con: only two vehicles fit in the driveway, and street parking is limited to summer months.

Wake up knowing the lake is right outside. Grab your coffee and watch the morning light hit the water from this living room — the binoculars are on the table for a reason. · Queensway

Tomahawk Trail: Best for Large Groups

Tomahawk Trail is a new-construction home of more than 3,000 square feet with five bedrooms and a private hot tub for up to six. The game room has shuffleboard and darts. Golden Tee is there too. It sits among Lake Arrowhead and Lake Sherwood and sleeps up to 18. Lake Camelot is close as well.

Con: three full bathrooms for a full house of 18 means morning lines. A noise monitor measures decibel levels only, so loud late-night gatherings will get flagged.

Birdie Bunkhouse: Best for a Livelier Evening

Birdie Bunkhouse has four king bedrooms, a gas fireplace, and a pool table in the garage. A short stroll leads to a public lake beach and to Hoozel's Bar & Grill, which hosts live music on summer weekends.

Con: that music can carry into the house on summer evenings. Light sleepers should pick Sherwood Shores Cabin instead.

How Do You Get to Lake Sherwood Lodge, and When Should You Visit?

These are planning figures based on the drives to Sherwood Shores Cabin. Set your GPS to 1146 W Queens Way instead of the lake name.

• Downtown Wisconsin Rapids: about 6.3 miles, roughly 15 minutes
• University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point: about 21.8 miles, roughly 40 minutes
• Central Wisconsin Airport: about 33.5 miles, roughly 1 hour
• Wisconsin Dells: about 48 miles, roughly 1 hour 25 minutes

Picking Your Month

AirROI reports Nekoosa occupancy ranging from 19% in April to 62% in August, so summer is the crowded season and April is the quiet one. Book July and August well ahead. Shoulder months suit golf trips and trail riding; Sand Valley Golf Resort and Lake Arrowhead Golf are both close by.

Riders should check the Adams County ATV and UTV trail page for current maps, since seasonal trail access changes. Hikers can use the Rome hiking and biking map.

Gear up for adventure with complimentary kayaks mounted right outside, ready to hit the water just steps away. A spacious gravel driveway and quiet, tree-lined setting set the stage for an effortless, outdoor-filled getaway. · Ashley’s Hideaway

Own a Home Near Lake Sherwood? How Co-Hosting Fits

Co-hosting is an arrangement where you keep ownership and final say over your home while a local team handles the daily workload. AirDNA's Nekoosa overview reports 172 vacation-rental properties and a 42% occupancy rate, so lake homes here compete with a deep field. Presentation and pricing decide who wins the summer weekends.

Clear Trail Properties offers co-hosting and full-service management for Wisconsin and Northern Michigan owners. We handle guest communication, cleaning coordination, maintenance oversight, dynamic pricing, and listing optimization. Our design firm, Designed by Ash, plans hot tub zones around what guests search for. Fire pit zones get the same treatment. Our direct-booking site also reduces how much of your calendar depends on third-party platforms.

Frequently Asked Questions About Lake Sherwood Lodge

Lake Sherwood Lodge is a lakeside business listed in Nekoosa, Wisconsin, that visitors search for as a place to eat and drink and join lake-community events. Its menu and hours change by season, so call (715) 325-2636 before you drive out. Event nights shift too.

Ask when you call (715) 325-2636. Carryout service and ordering hours can change by season. Menu items can too, so confirm the day you plan to order instead of relying on an old menu listing.

The listed address is 1146 W Queens Way, Nekoosa, WI. From Wisconsin Dells, plan on roughly 1 hour 25 minutes to the Lake Sherwood area, based on the drive to Sherwood Shores Cabin. Use GPS with the exact street address.

Confirm with the lodge by phone, since overnight options change. Availability changes too. For a guaranteed overnight on the water, Sherwood Shores Cabin sleeps 8 with a private dock and sand beach on Lake Sherwood.

Clear Trail Properties manages Sherwood Shores Cabin, a four-bedroom log cabin on Lake Sherwood that sleeps 8. It has a private dock, a sand beach, and a 4-person hot tub. We also manage Queensway and Tomahawk Trail nearby. Birdie Bunkhouse is ours too. Compare sleeping counts and lake access before you book.

What are the best niche rental platforms for a lake or cabin property?

For most lake cabins, a manager's own direct-booking site works better than any single niche marketplace, because you own the guest relationship. Pair it with the major platforms for reach, and check each platform's current fees on its own fee page. We built our direct-booking flywheel for this reason.

Conclusion

Lake Sherwood Lodge rewards a quick phone call: confirm hours, menu, carryout, and live music at (715) 325-2636, then plan your lake days around the answers. Book summer stays early, and pick a home by how many beds and bathrooms your group truly needs. Sherwood Shores Cabin suits most lake trips, and Tomahawk Trail suits big groups. 2026 is a good year to lock in dates before July fills.

Soak under the stars, dine on the deck, and unwind in a peaceful wooded setting made for easy cabin living. · Sherwood Shores Cabin

Ready to plan your trip? Browse the Clear Trail Properties collection and book direct for your Lake Sherwood or Sand Valley getaway. With over 60 properties under management, we can help you match your group to the right home, or talk through managing your own.

Written by Ashley Lang, Owner, CEO at Clear Trail Properties