Kettle Moraine State Forest—Northern Unit

You can explore and enjoy almost 30,000 acres of rolling hills, lakes, forests, and grasslands in the Kettle Moraine State Forest—Northern Unit [PDF, 327KB].

The forest is internationally known for its unique glacial features. Pets are welcome.

A great start to exploring the forest is the Henry S. Reuss Ice Age Visitor Center. Driving directions to to the Ice Age Center and other key locations within the forest are provided below.

State Park user fees apply for many of the activities listed above.

Enhance your visit by taking advantage of the following free programs:

• Take Smokey Camping
• Jr. Ranger/Wisconsin Explorer
• Fishing Tackle Loaner Program

How to Get There

The Northern Unit of the Kettle Moraine State Forest is 45 minutes north of Milwaukee. Suggested routes [PDF 27KB] from Fond du lac/Oshkosh/Appleton, Milwaukee, Madison, Chicago and Sheboygan/Plymouth to Forest Headquarters, Ice Age Center, Mauthe Lake, Long Lake and Greenbush are provided as a courtesy. For best results, see a Wisconsin State Highway Map and our Forest Map [PDF 327KB] to determine if the suggested route will work best for you.

Additional information is available, if you use computerized mapping software or a vehicle navigational system.

See the Current Conditions page for any detour information.

For More Information

Kettle Moraine State Forest--Northern Unit
Forest Headquarters
N1765 Highway G
Campbellsport WI 53010
(262) 626-2116 or

Ice Age Visitor Center
(920) 533-8322

Jerry Leiterman, Forest Superintendent
Jackie Scharfenberg, Naturalist
Joan Neis, Visitors Services

Mauthe Lake Recreation Area Entrance Station
Open 9 a.m. - 10:30 p.m. Memorial Day - Labor Day; hours vary during off-season.
(262) 626-4305

Long Lake Recreation Area Entrance Station
Open 9 a.m. - 10:30 p.m. Memorial Day - Labor Day; hours vary during off-season.
(920) 533-8612