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Whitewater Lake 70

Whitewater · Richmond, Wisconsin — Walworth County.

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625Surface acres
3Public access sites

Surface area: The USGS National Hydrography Dataset outline (NHD Permanent ID 143250648).

Location & fast facts

Where Whitewater Lake 70 is in Wisconsin

The red circle marks Whitewater Lake 70.

Fast facts

About Whitewater Lake 70

  • County: Walworth
  • Shore towns: Whitewater, Richmond
  • Mapped as: Lake or pond (USGS National Hydrography Dataset)
  • Distance: about 45 mi from Milwaukee and 159 mi from Wausau, straight-line (not driving distance)

Towns and counties: U.S. Census Bureau boundaries overlaid on the USGS lake outline.

Fishing in Wisconsin

Official Wisconsin DNR pages. Rules and fees change; check before you go.

Good for & watch for

Good for

  • Boating. 3 public trailer launches listed (see access)
  • Swimming. 1 public beach or swim spot on the map (details)
  • Camping. 9 campgrounds within 15 mi (list)

Watch for

  • Non-native/invasive species. Zebra mussel, Eurasian watermilfoil and Curly-leaf pondweed recorded. Clean, drain and dry your boat and gear.
  • Boat traffic. A public trailer launch means motorboats share the water; expect more traffic on summer weekends.
  • No lifeguard listed. None of our sources lists a staffed lifeguard. Swim at your own risk and watch children closely.
  • Cold water. Water stays cold well into late spring and turns cold again in fall. Wear a life jacket when paddling in the shoulder seasons.

Built only from the data on this page: official access lists, OpenStreetMap beaches and trails, campground listings, state and USGS invasive-species records. We don't rate crowds or water quality.

Lake map

Whitewater Lake 70 shoreline, boat launches & beaches

Cruise Lane Access (Boat launch)1Town Line Road Access (Boat launch)2Whitewater Lake Ramp (Boat launch)3Whitewater Beach (Beach)41 mileN

Numbers on the map match the list at rightbelow.

Boat launchBeach
  1. 1Cruise Lane Access
    Boat launch · Whitewater
  2. 2Town Line Road Access
    Boat launch · Whitewater
  3. 3Whitewater Lake Ramp
    Boat launch · Whitewater
  4. 4Whitewater Beach
    Beach

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset (NHD Waterbody, Permanent ID 143250648), public domain. State outline: U.S. Census Bureau TIGERweb. Points: Wisconsin DNR boat access sites. Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Not for navigation.

Campgrounds near Whitewater Lake 70

We found 9 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles of Whitewater Lake 70, 3 of them within 5 miles. Distances are straight-line from the nearest point on the shoreline, so driving distance is longer.

3 more within 15 miles

All campgrounds & RV parks in Wisconsin

Green tent icons on the lake map mark campgrounds near the shore, and the interactive map shows the closest 12. Amenities are listed only where a source records them; call or check the campground's website before you go, since seasons and rates change every year.

Campground data: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Pulled Oct 12, 2026.

Conditions right now

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Live from the National Weather Service API for the lake's coordinates (42.7610, -88.7002). The nearest station may be several miles away. NWS forecast for Whitewater Lake 70. No live water-temperature sensor is shown because we haven't found a public one for this lake.

Sun, moon & best fishing times

Sun & moon at Whitewater Lake 70

Best fishing times

Major periodMinor periodDaylight

    Based on solunar theory, an estimate. Major periods (about 2 hours) center on when the moon is directly overhead or underfoot; minor periods (about 1 hour) center on moonrise and moonset. The 0–100 activity score rises during those periods and gets a boost near sunrise and sunset and around the new and full moon. Weather, water temperature and pressure often matter more. Sun and moon times are calculated in your browser from the lake's coordinates with standard astronomy formulas, shown in CT (America/Chicago), and accurate to within a few minutes.

    Boat launches & access sites

    3 public access sites listed, 3 with a boat ramp or trailer launch.

    SiteTownOwnerTypeParkingFeeUsesMap
    Cruise Lane AccessWhitewaterTown of WhitewaterBoat ramp · Gravel ramp——Boating42.7682, -88.6827
    Town Line Road AccessWhitewaterTown of WhitewaterBoat ramp · Gravel ramp——Boating42.7582, -88.7073
    Whitewater Lake RampWhitewaterKettle Moraine State Forest - South. UnitBoat ramp · Concrete ramp——Boating
    Handicap accessible
    42.7684, -88.6982

    Wisconsin DNR boat access sites

    Fees, hours and rules change; confirm with the site owner before you go.

    Public beaches

    On OpenStreetMap: 1 beach or swimming spot on the shore of Whitewater Lake 70 not marked private, residents-only or members-only.

    BeachTypeAccessDirections
    Whitewater BeachBeachAccess not tagged; check posted rulesGet directions

    Beaches: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), within about 150 m (500 ft) of the lake outline. A mapped beach is not a guarantee that swimming is allowed, supervised or safe; some town beaches need a resident sticker even when the map doesn't say so. Check posted rules and water-quality advisories before you swim.

    Non-native/invasive species

    Reported on or near Whitewater Lake 70

    Clean, Drain, Dry. Remove plants and mud, drain all water, and dry your boat, trailer and gear before moving to another water.

    USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species database

    USGS records matched to this water by location (within about 150 m of the outline) or by the place name in the record. A record shows a sighting was reported; it doesn't prove the species is still there. As of Oct 10, 2026.

    Contact & official info

    Questions about Whitewater Lake 70

    How big is Whitewater Lake 70?

    Whitewater Lake 70 covers about 625 acres in Whitewater and Richmond, Wisconsin (Walworth County).

    Is there a public boat launch on Whitewater Lake 70?

    Yes. 3 public trailer launches are listed: Cruise Lane Access, Town Line Road Access and Whitewater Lake Ramp. Check posted fees and parking rules.

    Can you swim in Whitewater Lake 70?

    OpenStreetMap shows 1 public beach or swimming spot on the shore. None of our sources lists a lifeguard, so swim at your own risk and follow posted rules.

    Are there campgrounds near Whitewater Lake 70?

    Yes. We list 9 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles, 3 of them within 5 miles.

    What towns are on Whitewater Lake 70?

    Whitewater Lake 70 touches Whitewater and Richmond in Walworth County, Wisconsin.

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