Location, Location, Location!
Getting to the lodge is quick and easy! Wake up early and arrive in Birchwood before lunch from most major cities in the Upper Midwest.
Estimated Drive Times
Minneapolis/St. Paul — 2 hrs · Eau Claire — 1 hr · Duluth/Superior — 1 hr 30 min · Green Bay — 3 hrs 45 min · Madison — 3 hrs 45 min · Milwaukee — 4 hrs 45 min · Des Moines — 5 hrs 30 min · Chicago — 5 hrs 45 min
Nearby Destinations
The lodge is within 40 minutes of popular Northwest Wisconsin destinations — pristine lakes, rivers, and a plethora of outdoor pursuits await.
Home of the Lumberjack World Championship, the National Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame, and world-class Northwoods lakes.
A charming small city on beautiful Teal Lake, with excellent fishing, dining, and easy access to the Northwoods trail system.
A picturesque small town on Shell Lake with sandy beaches, local shops, and a relaxed Northwoods pace.
A regional hub with great shopping, restaurants, and healthcare, plus easy access to the city beach and lakeside parks.
Gateway to the CAMBA trail system — one of the Midwest's premier mountain biking and cross-country skiing destinations.
A quiet river community on the Namekagon, ideal for canoeing, kayaking, and tubing one of Wisconsin's most scenic waterways.
Discover Matson Lake Lodge: Your Perfect Wisconsin Getaway
We invite you to come and enjoy the hidden Wisconsin gem that is Matson Lake Lodge in Birchwood. Known for its pristine lakes and rivers and a plethora of outdoor pursuits, you will never tire of something unique to do!
Birchwood, Wisconsin
Nestled in Wisconsin's Northwoods, within 40 minutes of Hayward, Spooner, Trego, Shell Lake, Rice Lake, and Cable.
What makes this place worth the drive
Six acres of private land mean room to breathe. A thousand feet of shoreline means water whenever you want it. Close enough to reach, far enough to forget the rest.
Private acres
Six acres means space for everyone. Room to walk, gather outside, and spread out without feeling crowded.
Lake shoreline
A thousand feet of water access. Swim, fish, launch a boat, or just sit and watch the light change on the water.
Trail access
Snowmobile and ATV trails run through the Northwoods nearby. Ride out in the morning, be back for dinner.
Town proximity
Just 5 minutes from Birchwood's shops, restaurants, and amenities — secluded but never stranded.
The numbers tell you why people come here and stay
Matson Lake Lodge sits where access meets solitude. Close enough to major cities to reach in a day. Far enough away that the world feels distant.
Private acres
Space enough for everyone to gather and still have room to breathe.
Feet of shoreline
Direct water access for swimming, fishing, and quiet mornings by the lake.
Hours from Minneapolis
Close enough for a weekend. Far enough to feel like you've left everything behind.
Ready to gather
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