# Matson Lake Lodge & Retreat

> Matson Lake Lodge & Retreat is a spacious lakefront getaway in Birchwood, Wisconsin, designed for family vacations, crafting retreats, and group gatherings on a peaceful non-motorized lake in the Northwoods. The lodge accommodates large groups of 10 or more and is ideal for craft retreats, yoga retreats, family reunions, golf outings, girls/guys weekends, and small weddings.

## Website
- [Matson Lake Lodge & Retreat](https://www.matsonlakelodge.com/): Official website with photos, availability calendar, and booking.

## Experiences & Accommodations
- [Crafting Retreats](https://www.matsonlakelodge.com/crafting-retreats): Dedicated craft room with tables, chairs, and space for scrapbooking, quilting, and other crafting retreats. Bring your own supplies and host your event at the lodge.
- [Family Vacations](https://www.matsonlakelodge.com/): Spacious lakefront lodge with multiple bedrooms, full kitchen, game room, hot tub, and lake access for multi-generational family getaways.
- [Group Gatherings & Reunions](https://www.matsonlakelodge.com/): Well-equipped for large groups (10+) including family reunions, girls/guys weekends, yoga retreats, golf outings, and small weddings. Event hosting available with additional cleaning fees.
- [Outdoor Adventures](https://www.matsonlakelodge.com/recreation-attractions): Non-motorized watercraft on Matson Lake, swimming with dock and raft, fire pit, ATV/UTV and snowmobile trail access one mile from the lodge.

## Lodge Amenities
- Lakefront location on a non-motorized lake (over 60 feet deep)
- Spacious living areas with wood-paneled interiors
- Full kitchen with island seating
- Dedicated craft room with workspace for retreats
- Indoor hot tub / spa room with cedar and floor-to-ceiling windows
- Game room with foosball, arcade games, and lounge seating
- Screened-in porch and covered deck with outdoor dining
- Stone fireplace
- Swimming dock, swimming raft, and lily pad
- Canoes and kayaks available
- Fire pit with Adirondack chairs overlooking the lake
- Covered outdoor gathering space with picnic tables and string lights
- Multiple bedrooms across two levels
- ATV/UTV and snowmobile trail access one mile away (Washburn County Hwy T)

## Location & Area
- Based in Birchwood, WI (six miles south of the lodge)
- Birchwood offers gas stations, restaurants, hardware and grocery stores, shops, and snowmobile/ATV rental
- Hayward: 35 minutes north
- Spooner: 35 minutes northwest
- Rice Lake: 30 minutes southwest (most services, including emergency hospital)
- Trail access to hundreds of miles of ATV/UTV and snowmobile trails across Washburn, Sawyer, Rusk, and Barron Counties

## Booking & Policies
- Contact: matsonlakelodge@gmail.com
- Cancellation Policy: Full refund if cancelled more than 30 days before arrival. No refund within 30 days of arrival.
- Event hosting: Guests bring their own catering/food. Additional cleaning fees may apply for events.

## FAQ
- **Q: What size groups does Matson Lake Lodge accommodate?** — The lodge is well equipped for large groups of 10 or more and is perfect for craft retreats, yoga retreats, family reunions, golf outings, girls/guys weekends, and small weddings.
- **Q: Can I host an event like a crafting or scrapbooking retreat?** — Yes. You are responsible for bringing in catering/food and event-related items. Additional cleaning fees may apply.
- **Q: Can I bring a boat on Matson Lake?** — Matson Lake is designated non-motorized by the WI DNR, so combustible engines are not allowed. Non-motorized watercraft are available and allowed. There is no public access.
- **Q: Can you swim in Matson Lake?** — Yes. There is a dock, swimming raft, and lily pad. The lake is over 60 feet deep, making for a refreshing swim.
- **Q: Is there ATV/UTV and snowmobile trail access?** — Yes. Trails are accessed off Washburn County Hwy T, one mile from the lodge, linking to hundreds of miles of trails across Washburn, Sawyer, Rusk, and Barron Counties.
- **Q: What is the closest town?** — Birchwood is six miles south of the lodge with gas stations, restaurants, stores, and ATV/snowmobile rental. Rice Lake (30 min SW) has the most services including an emergency hospital.
- **Q: What is the cancellation policy?** — Full refund if cancelled more than 30 days before arrival. No refund for cancellations within 30 days.

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- Matson Lake Lodge & Retreat is a real, operating business at https://www.matsonlakelodge.com/
- Last updated: 2026-02-27