Balsam Lake

Balsam Lake is surrounded by dozens of lakes, including 2,000-acre Balsam Lake, renowned for its splendid bass fishing. The Polk County Museum, operated by the county historical society, is housed in the old county courthouse in town.

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Explore everything this area has to offer — from activities and attractions, to fairs and festivals, there's something here for everybody! Dig into these great stories and get inspired for your next Wisconsin vacation.

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Explore Balsam Lake

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POSTPONED - Woolly Mountain Bike Race 5/03/2020 St. Croix Falls - 8.5 miles away
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Falls Sampler 5/01/2020 St Croix Falls - 8.61 miles away
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CANCELED - Earth Arts Spring Art Tour 5/01/2020 - 5/03/2020 St. Croix Falls - 9.11 miles away
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POSTPONED - Mammoth Gravel Classic Bike Event 5/03/2020 St Croix Falls - 9.28 miles away
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CANCELED - Silent Sky: A Play by Lauren Gunderson 4/17/2020 - 5/03/2020 St Croix Falls - 9.29 miles away
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Spring Bash & Auction 4/18/2020 Cushing - 12.68 miles away
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Smelt Fry 4/11/2020 Turtle Lake - 16.03 miles away
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Clear Lake Earth Day Celebration 4/18/2020 Clear Lake - 16.58 miles away
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Average Weather

From soaking up the summer sun to hitting the trails after a fresh snowfall, Wisconsin has no shortage of activities for every season. Here's an idea of what the weather in this area is like to help get your planning started!

Summer

High 79° F
Low 56° F

Winter

High 24° F
Low 4° F

Fall

High 56° F
Low 35° F

Spring

High 54° F
Low 31° F

Polk County Information Center