Kettle Moraine State Forest
Conditions at Pike Lake

Conditions as of Monday, July 28, 2008:

Boating and Swimming: Fishing has been good on Pike Lake, with several reports of bluegills and crappies being taken in the southeast bay during the day. Evening fishing for walleyes and northerns has been reported good in the weed transition areas and off of Eagle Point.

Swimming conditions are good with no reports of blue green algae that have been present in other area lakes.

Trails: All trails are open. Some soggy trail tread conditions are found on the blue trail south of the campground.

There are many reports by trail hikers of deer with fawns throughout the property. Mosquitoes seem to be on the decline.

Camping: All campsites are open. Powder Hill Road is closed from County Highway E north to the campground entrance due to water over the road. To reach the campground, take Kettle Moraine Road or Powder Hill Road from Highway 60.

Reserve a site for the dates two days to 11 months from now by calling (888) 947-2757, TTY (800) 274-7275 or using the Web.

Community Campfire: Singer-songwriter Randy Peterson will perform at the Community Campfire at 7 p.m Saturday, September 13, at the Pike Lake north picnic area. Randy provides a fun program of children's music and stories.

Vehicle Admission Stickers

A vehicle admission sticker is required before parking. Annual stickers and trail passes for 2008 are available at the main office and through the self-registration stations at the entrances to all parking lots.

Road Conditions [exit DNR]
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For more information, ask Pike Lake Unit, Kettle Moraine State Forest, (262) 670-3400.