Eagle River, Wisconsin

Eagle River, Wisconsin
Downtown Eagle River
Location of Eagle River in Vilas County, Wisconsin.
Eagle River
Eagle River
Coordinates: 45°55′12″N 89°15′1″W / 45.92000°N 89.25028°W / 45.92000; -89.25028
Country United States
State Wisconsin
CountyVilas
Government
 • MayorJeffrey A. Hyslop
Area
 • Total
3.41 sq mi (8.84 km2)
 • Land3.24 sq mi (8.40 km2)
 • Water0.17 sq mi (0.44 km2)
Elevation
1,647 ft (502 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
1,628
 • Density490.9/sq mi (189.53/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Zip Code
54521
Area codes715 & 534
FIPS code55-21625
GNIS feature ID1579167
Websiteeagleriverwi.gov

Eagle River is a city and the county seat of Vilas County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,628 at the 2020 census. Because of the many lakes in the area, the city is a popular vacation and retirement destination. The area contains many condominiums, seasonal vacation homes, and hunting cabins.