Wisconsin State Park System
Parks, Forests, Recreation Areas & Trails

The Wisconsin State Park System provides places for outdoor recreation and for learning about nature and conservation.

The 99 state parks, forests, trails, and recreation areas report about 14 million visits a year. Come and join the fun!

July 4 Reminder—It is illegal to set off fireworks in Wisconsin state parks and forests. Sparklers are OK to use but anything that goes "boom," is self propelled, or has flames coming out is considered illegal. Many communities near the parks and forests have public fireworks displays.

Early June storms and flooding damaged a number of Wisconsin state parks and trails. Most are open for business, but some areas and facilities remain closed. We will continue to update our conditions pages as information is available.

Merrick State Park, along the Mississippi River, has several new Web pages.

State Trail Pass Survey—If you bought a Wisconsin state trail pass in 2008, we want to hear about your experiences and opinions! Please take our State Trail Pass Survey.

Don't transport firewood—To prevent the spread of emerald ash borers and other forest pests and diseases, firewood from more than 50 miles away or from other states is not allowed in Wisconsin state parks or forests. More...

Annual Park Stickers and trail passes for 2008 are available online and at parks and DNR offices.

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For more information, ask Wisconsin State Parks, (608) 266-2181.