The 22^nd annual Shell Lake Art Festival will be July 5, 2025, held in Memorial Park on the shores of beautiful Shell Lake on Hwy. 63.  The hours are 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

The Shell Lake Art Festival is a juried event showcasing regional artists. At this highly anticipated annual art fair, patrons will find an outstanding selection of unique, original art to browse and purchase as they walk among the artisan displays.  Some of the original artwork includes ceramics, wood, jewelry, leather, painting and much more. There is no admission for the art festival and plenty of free parking.

Come and enjoy the art festival and a lovely day at the beach on Shell Lake.

As your water provider, we are taking action to reduce lead exposure in our water system. For more information, click on this link to be taken to the Lead Service Line Replacement Collaborative website.

To view service line materials in Shell Lake, click on this link to be taken to the Lead Service Line Public Viewer Map

For reservations, pricing and additional information, contact City Hall at 715-468-7679.

Rental cost: $150.00

• Holds 100 people and has electricity

Call 715-468-7679 for reservations and additional questions

Effective 1/1/2024 all municipal campground reservations are to be made online at www.washburncountyparks.us . Attached is the updated Shell Lake Municipal Campground Reservation Policy and Rules: City of Shell Lake Campground Reservation Policy and Rules

Shell Lake ATV Campground reservations only can still be made by phone at: 715-468-7679 (off-season) or 715-468-7846 (on-season), mail (PO Box 520 Shell Lake, WI 54871) or email (shelllakecampground@gmail.com). Reservation form is: ATV Campground Registration Form and Rules

NOTE: This report is NOT updated by the City of Shell Lake

Official Ice Out: 4/28/2023

Shell Lake’s Ice 1905 – 2022

City of Shell Lake Wards