Things to Do at
Copper Falls State Park
In addition to camping, trail activities, and nature programs. there are many other things to do in and near Copper Falls State Park:
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Fishing
Copper Falls is in the heart of prime fishing area, with scores of lakes offering all kinds of sport fishing within easy traveling distance. In the park, the Bad and Tyler Forks rivers both offer fishing for rainbow, brown, and brook trout. You can catch largemouth bass, northern pike, and panfish in Loon Lake. Small car-top boats and canoes can be launched at Loon Lake. Only electric motors are allowed.
Golfing
There are public golf courses at (these links all exit DNR) Mellen, Ashland, Park Falls, and Hurley, Wisconsin, and Ironwood, Michigan, all within an hour of Copper Falls State Park.
Picnicking
Copper Falls has 21 acres of picnic area, with 55 picnic tables, 27 grills, a spacious log shelter, a concession stand, and a generous play area.
Swimming
There's a 300-foot sand beach for swimming at Loon Lake. No lifeguard is on duty.
For more information, ask
Benjamin
Bergey, manager,
Copper Falls State Park
36764 Copper Falls Road
Mellen, WI 54546.
(715) 274-5123
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