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.

Hikers going up steps
Early spring is a great time for a hike. This group was at Devil's Lake State Park
DNR Photo by Bonnie Gruber

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

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

Ice Age Trail—See our new pages about the Ice Age National Scenic Trail, which also is a state trail.

Trail News E-mail Service—Sign up to get news about the State Trails Council and other trail news. More...

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.

Spring in the state parks—It's a great time for hiking. Migratory birds are returning. More...

Invasive Species & FirewoodDon'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.

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

Last Revised: Monday April 28 2008