Lake Winnebago
Lake Winnebago (Menominee: Wenepekōw Nepēhsæh, Ojibwe: Wiinibiigoo-zaaga'igan, Oneida: kanyataláheleˀ) is a shallow freshwater lake in the north central United States, located in east central Wisconsin. Oshkosh is where it stands. Our list goes on with EAA Aviation Museum, 8.6 mi away.
A lake inside Oshkosh
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 10°, with about 39" of snow a year. When to go ↓
Oshkosh is the nearest base
Oshkosh is 8 miles west, with 20 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Milwaukee
Milwaukee is about 70 miles south (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep
May, June, July, August and September are the mild months, with highs of 68–82°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
A month-by-month look
Plan a visit to Lake Winnebago around the weather below.
Lake Winnebago
Lake Winnebago (Menominee: Wenepekōw Nepēhsæh, Ojibwe: Wiinibiigoo-zaaga'igan, Oneida: kanyataláheleˀ) is a shallow freshwater lake in the north central United States, located in east central Wisconsin. At 137,700 acres (55,700 ha), it is the largest lake entirely within the state, covering an area of about 30 miles (48 km) by 10 miles (16 km) with 88 miles (142 km) of shoreline, an average depth of 15.5 feet (4.7 m), and a maximum depth of 21 feet (6.4 m). It has many shallow reefs along the west shore and a drop-off type shoreline on the east. There are several islands along the west shore.
- Type
- Lake
- Area
- 215 square miles
- Elevation
- 741 ft
- Wikipedia readers
- 37K a year
Where to stay near Lake Winnebago
Places to stay start in Oshkosh (20) and Fox Crossing (18).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Lake Winnebago | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oshkosh | in town | — | 1 1 campground | 2,436 | $376K | — |
| Oshkosh | 8 mi west | 10 min | 20 15 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 3 lodges & cabins · 1 RV park | 67,460 | $178K | C+ |
| Fox Crossing | 15 mi north | 20 min | 18 18 hotels | 19,320 | $248K | A− |
| Grand Chute | 19 mi north | 30 min | 30 26 hotels · 1 motel · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 campground | 24,579 | $295K | D |
| Fond du Lac | 17 mi south | 25 min | 17 14 hotels · 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B | 44,541 | $174K | C− |
| Neenah | 11 mi north | 15 min | 7 4 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 1 hostel | 27,638 | $211K | B− |
| Appleton | 18 mi north | 25 min | 15 11 hotels · 1 motel · 3 inns & B&Bs | 75,452 | $231K | C+ |
| Stockbridge | 7 mi east | 10 min | 3 1 motel · 2 campgrounds | 1,419 | $325K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Combine it with these
Also within 70 miles are these.
Big draw38 mi Stadium & arenaLambeau Field
38 mi Stadium & arenaResch Center
19 mi MuseumEAA Aviation Museum
38 mi MuseumUSS Cobia
37 mi MuseumNational Railroad Museum
70 mi State parkAztalan State Park
37 mi Park & preserveKettle Moraine State Forest
41 mi Theme parkBay Beach Amusement ParkPhoto credits
Lambeau Field: JL1Row, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Resch Center: User Royalbroil on en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 2.5 · EAA Aviation Museum: self, CC BY-SA 2.5 · USS Cobia: Unknown authorUnknown author, Public domain · National Railroad Museum: Dual Freq, CC BY 3.0 · Aztalan State Park: Joshua Mayer - Flickr user wackybadger, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Kettle Moraine State Forest: self, CC BY-SA 2.5 · Bay Beach Amusement Park: Royalbroil, CC BY-SA 3.0
Lake Winnebago: what to know
Is Lake Winnebago in Oshkosh?
Yes. It’s inside Oshkosh, WI.
When is the best time to visit Lake Winnebago?
May, June, July, August and September, with highs of 68–82°.
How far is Lake Winnebago from Milwaukee?
About 70 miles south of Milwaukee, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Lake Winnebago?
Appleton (ATW), about 18 miles away. The nearest big hub is General Mitchell (MKE), about 78 miles.
Where should I stay near Lake Winnebago?
Oshkosh (8 mi, 20 places to stay), Fox Crossing (15 mi, 18 places to stay) and Grand Chute (19 mi, 30 places to stay).
Local know-how from Oshkosh
Ask a question, or answer one, in Oshkosh’s Town Square.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.