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Formally known as Sibley and Frogtown, Pequot Lake is seemingly named for the Pequot Indian tribe who, strangely, existed in eastern Connecticut never inhabited the region. Some attribute the strange name choice to a variation of a Chippewa word for arrow, while others point to a native American woman named O-Pequot who helped the early settlers by allowing them to use her dugout as a school and church.

This city offers idyllic conditions for campers and cabin dwellers alike, sharing access to the crystal clear waters of the Whitefish Chain.

Local festivals include the world famous Beanhole Days where cast iron skillets filled with baked beans are lowered into giant wood burning pits to cook. When they are finished, the kettles are raised out of the ground and shared with all in attendance. While the beans are the main draw, people also come to enjoy the craft fair and the local entertainment.