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Wisconsin
Wisconsin
State Parks.
Climb bluffs, walk beside waterfalls, camp under tall trees, find a beach or spend an afternoon beside one of Wisconsin's most beautiful lakes.
Climb bluffs, walk beside waterfalls, camp under tall trees, find a beach or spend an afternoon beside one of Wisconsin's most beautiful lakes.
Wisconsin's park system gives travelers an easy way to experience the state's lakes, forests, rivers, bluffs, waterfalls and shoreline. Some parks are perfect for a quick hike. Others can become the center of an entire weekend.
Choose the landscape you want, pack a pair of shoes and give yourself a reason to spend the day outside.
Bluffs, Lake Michigan shoreline and one of Wisconsin's most memorable waterfalls.
Rocky bluffs, hiking trails, lake views and one of Wisconsin's signature outdoor landscapes.
Wooded trails, shoreline scenery and classic Door County views.
Trails, river scenery and a waterfall worth making the trip for.
Choose the activity and build the trip around it.
From easy forest walks to bluff climbs with a view waiting at the top.
Stay overnight and make Wisconsin's outdoors the entire weekend.
Pair hiking with some of Wisconsin's most photogenic moving water.
Find lakefront parks where summer trips can end at the water.
Explore park roads, trails and nearby Wisconsin recreation routes.
Kayaks and canoes can turn a park visit into an entirely different adventure.
Slow down beside lakes and rivers and make the water the destination.
Snow changes familiar Wisconsin landscapes into a completely new trip.
Devil's Lake combines water, forest and dramatic rocky bluffs into one of Wisconsin's most recognizable outdoor settings. Come for a hike, stay for the lake and give yourself enough time to see the landscape from above.
Explore Devil's Lake →A starting point for exploring Wisconsin's different landscapes.
Rocky bluffs, hiking, swimming and lake views in south-central Wisconsin.
Shoreline, forest, trails and classic Door County scenery.
River trails and waterfall scenery in western Wisconsin.
Waterfalls, river gorges and forest trails in northern Wisconsin.
Lake views, wooded trails and limestone features above Lake Winnebago.
Lake Michigan shoreline, beach walks and a different side of Wisconsin park country.
Sand dunes, beach and Lake Michigan scenery near Sheboygan.
Bluffs, river views and western Wisconsin scenery near the Mississippi.
Elevated views, wooded trails and a landmark landscape in central Wisconsin.
A remote island park experience beyond the tip of the Door Peninsula.
Lake Superior shoreline, beach and island scenery on Madeline Island.
Keep exploring state parks, forests, recreation areas and outdoor destinations.
Some of Wisconsin's best outdoor trips combine forest trails with waterfalls, river gorges and northern scenery. Willow River is a good introduction—but it is far from the end of the list.
Explore Wisconsin Waterfalls →The landscape changes. The reason to go doesn't.
Cool hikes, flowing water and forests waking up again.
SummerLong days for hiking, camping, paddling and swimming.
FallForest trails and scenic overlooks surrounded by Wisconsin autumn color.
WinterQuiet trails, snowy forests and a completely different park experience.
Conditions, trail access, parking, camping availability and park requirements can change. Check current information before leaving and arrive prepared for the weather and the trail you choose.
Devil's Lake State Park near Baraboo is especially well known for its rocky bluffs, hiking trails and views over the lake.
Peninsula State Park is one of Door County's major outdoor destinations and combines wooded trails with shoreline scenery.
Camping is available at many Wisconsin state park properties. Availability, seasons and reservation requirements vary by location.
Many park properties can be enjoyed in winter, although facilities, roads, trails and available activities may differ from warmer months.
Find a trail, waterfall, lake or campsite and see another side of Wisconsin.