List of State Parks in Wisconsin, U.S.

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Explore the best State Parks in Wisconsin with campings, scenic trails, camping spot, reservations, cabins, beaches, waterfalls, lakes and many more for adventure seekers. Along with find their exact locations, attractions, and what each park is famous for.

About Wisconsin State Parks

Wisconsin has so many amazing state parks, that show off the state’s natural beauty and adventure. Some of the most famous state parks include Devil's Lake State Park in Baraboo, Peninsula State Park in Fish Creek, Kohler-Andrae State Park in Sheboygan and Willow River State Park in Hudson. Each park has its own charm, from hiking and camping to amazing scenic views. Below is the list of state parks in Wisconsin, United States.

Best State Parks in Wisconsin

#	State Park	Address	City	County	Area (acres)	Year Established	Famous For
1	Devil's Lake State Park	S5975 Park Rd	Baraboo	Sauk	9,217	1911	Wisconsin's largest and most visited park; quartzite bluffs, lake, and rock climbing.
2	Peninsula State Park	9462 Shore Rd	Fish Creek	Door	3,776	1909	Door County's gem; Eagle Bluff Lighthouse, beaches, trails, and camping.
3	Kohler-Andrae State Park	1020 Beach Park Ln	Sheboygan	Sheboygan	988	1927/1966	Sand dunes, boardwalk trails, and stunning Lake Michigan shoreline.
4	Willow River State Park	1034 Co Rd A	Hudson	St. Croix	2,891	1967	Features the beautiful multi-tiered Willow Falls and river gorge.
5	Wyalusing State Park	13081 State Park Ln	Bagley / Prairie du Chien	Grant	2,628	1917	500-ft Mississippi River bluffs, Native American mounds, and scenic overlooks.
6	Copper Falls State Park	36764 Copper Falls Rd	Mellen	Ashland	1,360	1929	Waterfalls, deep gorges, and old-growth forest trails in northern WI.
7	Blue Mound State Park	4350 Mounds Park Rd	Blue Mounds	Dane	1,153	1959	Highest point in southern Wisconsin; observation towers and scenic views.
8	High Cliff State Park	N7630 State Park Rd	Sherwood	Calumet	1,187	1959	Overlooks Lake Winnebago; limestone cliffs, effigy mounds, and marina.
9	Newport State Park	475 County Rd NP	Ellison Bay	Door	2,373	1977	Wisconsin's only designated wilderness park; dark-sky stargazing site.
10	Pattison State Park	6294 S State Rd 35	Superior	Douglas	1,476	1920	Home to Big Manitou Falls — the tallest waterfall in Wisconsin (165 ft).

List of State Parks in Wisconsin

#	Park Name	Nearest city / town	County	Area (acres)	Year est.	Famous For
1	Amnicon Falls State Park	South of Superior	Douglas	828	1961	Series of waterfalls on the Amnicon River; covered bridge.
2	Aztalan State Park	Lake Mills	Jefferson	172	1947	Mississippian culture archaeological site (National Historic Landmark).
3	Belmont Mound State Park	Belmont	Lafayette	45 (small)	1961	Observation tower on a prominent driftless-area mound.
4	Big Bay State Park	Big Bay	Ashland	2,418	1963	Long Lake Superior shoreline and beach on Madeline Island area.
5	Big Foot Beach State Park	Lake Geneva area	Walworth	272	1949	Campsites and shoreline on Geneva Lake.
6	Blue Mound State Park	Blue Mounds	Dane	1,153	1959	Highest point in southern Wisconsin; observation towers and pool.
7	Brule River State Forest / Brule River units	Near Iron River / Lake Superior area	Douglas/Bayfield	(forest units)	various	Brule River corridor (note: forest + park units).
8	Brunet Island State Park	Cornell	Chippewa	1,225	1936	Island park on Chippewa River with backwater channels for canoeists.
9	Buckhorn State Park	Necedah area	Juneau	6,990	1971	Peninsula on Castle Rock Lake reservoir; fishing and boating.
10	Campbellsport Drumlins (Ice Age unit)	Campbellsport	Fond du Lac	3,600 (unit)	1971	Ice Age glacial drumlins and glacial landforms.
11	Copper Falls State Park	Mellen	Ashland/Bayfield	1,245	1929	Waterfalls and gorge on the Bad River; red sandstone cliffs.
12	Council Grounds State Park	Stevens Point area	Wood	430	1948	Big river bend (Wisconsin River) camping and river access.
13	Devil's Lake State Park	Baraboo	Sauk	9,217	1911	Massive quartzite bluffs, swimming lake, and popular hiking/climbing.
14	Dodgeville area units (various small parks)	Dodgeville	Iowa	(unit sizes vary)	various	Driftless-area overlooks and historic sites.
15	Door County parks (Peninsula State Park)	Fish Creek / Sturgeon Bay	Door	3,776	1909	Long shoreline, Eagle Bluff Lighthouse, golf course, theater.
16	Governor Dodge State Park	Dodgeville	Iowa	5,270	1947	Blufflands, lakes, camping and equestrian trails.
17	Governor Nelson State Park	Waunakee / Madison area	Dane	~480	1975	Shoreline on Lake Mendota; swimming and boat access.
18	Governor Thompson State Park	Pulaski / Green Bay area	Brown/Kewaunee/Shawano	large (multi-use)	2000s	Newer large conservation & recreation area with multiple habitats.
19	Harrington Beach State Park	Belgium / Port Washington area	Ozaukee	715	1992	Lake Michigan shoreline and restored wetlands.
20	Hartman Creek State Park	Waupaca	Waupaca	1,417	1964	Lakes, trails, and family camping near central WI.
21	High Cliff State Park	Sherwood (east of Appleton)	Calumet	1,187	1959	Limestone cliffs along Lake Winnebago; Menominee heritage sites.
22	Hoffman Hills State Recreation Area	near Tomahawk	Lincoln	~400	2000s	Hills, trails and cross-country ski opportunities (rec area).
23	Interstate State Park	Taylor's Falls / St. Croix River	Polk	1,996 (WI unit incl.)	1895/early	Part of Ice Age National Scientific Reserve; glacial potholes and basalt cliffs.
24	Kettle Moraine State Forest units (multiple parks)	Kettle Moraine region (various towns)	Waukesha/Washington/Jefferson/others	many thousands (forest)	established early 20th C	Glacial moraine landscape; popular trail networks (Ice Age Trail sections).
25	Kinnickinnic State Park	River Falls	Pierce	148	1975	River canyon and trout fishery near River Falls.
26	Kohler-Andrae State Park	Sheboygan	Sheboygan	988	1927/1967	Long Lake Michigan beach, dunes, and picnic areas.
27	Lake Kegonsa State Park	Stoughton	Dane	400+	1962	Shoreline on Lake Kegonsa with swimming and boating.
28	Lake Wissota State Park	Chippewa Falls area	Chippewa	1,204	1971	Reservoir shoreline with boating and winter sports.
29	Lakeshore State Park	Downtown Milwaukee (on Lake Michigan)	Milwaukee	22	1998	Urban waterfront park adjacent to Milwaukee harbor and festivals.
30	Lower Wisconsin State Riverway (units)	Along lower Wisconsin River	Sauk / Richland / Crawford	corridor thousands of acres	1989	Riverway protects scenic river corridor, recreation and wildlife.
31	Merrick State Park (Merrick's Landing)	(small units)	(county varies)	small	various	Local historic sites and river access (unit-level).
32	Mill Bluff State Park	Campbellsport / Wonewoc area	Monroe/Juneau	1,644	1936	Sandstone bluffs (remnant of glacial lake deposits).
33	Mirror Lake State Park	Baraboo	Sauk	1,118	1932	Mirror Lake and Devil's Lake region; canoeing and trails.
34	Natural Bridge State Park	La Valle	Sauk	132	1981	Natural sandstone bridge and scenic overlook.
35	Nelson Dewey State Park	Cassville	Grant	329	1935	Mississippi River bluffs and historic 19th-century estate ruins.
36	New Glarus Woods State Park	New Glarus	Green	435	1934	Oak savanna and forest with hiking trails near New Glarus.
37	Newport State Park	Ellison Bay (Door County)	Door	2,373	1977	Wisconsin's only designated wilderness state park; lakeshore and forests.
38	Pattison State Park	Superior (near Superior)	Douglas	1,200	1920	Big Manitou Falls — the highest waterfall in Wisconsin.
39	Perrot State Park	Trempealeau	Trempealeau	1,270	1918	Mississippi River bluffs and rare goat prairie communities.
40	Potawatomi State Park	Sturgeon Bay area	Door	1,225	1928	Steep shoreline on Door Peninsula with camping and trails.
41	Rib Mountain State Park	Wausau	Marathon	1,528	1927	Rib Mountain — one of the highest elevations in Wisconsin; ski area nearby.
42	Richard Bong State Recreation Area	near Kansasville / Burlington	Kenosha	4,515	1963	Large multi-use recreation area on former air base; ATV, model aircraft, falconry.
43	Roche-a-Cri State Park	Friendship	Adams	604	1948	300-ft rocky outcrop with petroglyphs and panoramic views.
44	Rock Island State Park	Rock Island (off Door Peninsula)	Door	912	1965	Vehicle-free island park accessible by ferry; historic lighthouse and estates.
45	Rocky Arbor State Park	Wisconsin Dells area	Juneau	225	1932	Sandstone outcrops and woodland trails reminiscent of the Dells.
46	Straight Lake State Park	near Luck	Polk	2,780	2002	Deep lake within mature forest and glacial landforms (relatively new).
47	Tower Hill State Park	near Muscoda	Iowa	77	1922	Reconstructed shot tower (historic), views of Wisconsin River.
48	Wyalusing State Park	Prairie du Chien	Grant	2,628	1917	500-ft bluffs overlooking confluence of Wisconsin & Mississippi Rivers; National Natural Landmark.
49	Willow River State Park	Hudson area	St. Croix	2,891	1967	Sandstone gorge waterfall and Willow River Lake.
50	Yellowstone Lake State Park	near Belmont / Shullsburg area	Lafayette	968	1970	Reservoir in the Driftless Area with boating and fishing.

Data Source: https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/

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