Kettle Moraine State Forest—Southern Unit
Picnic Shelter Rentals

The Southern Unit of the Kettle Moraine State Forest has picnic tables and grills at a number of the recreation and trail areas. In addition, several areas have shelters and one has an amphitheater that can be reserved for group activities. All picnic shelters are accessible for people with disabilities and located near accessible restrooms.

Reservations for these picnic areas may be made up to 11 months ahead of your event in person or by mailing in an application [PDF, 112KB] to the Forest Headquarters . Reservations also may be made by telephone by contacting the Ottawa Lake Visitor Center. Requests must include the date the facility is desired, location of facility, name of the group, and the anticipated number of guests in the group.

D.J. Mackie Picnic Area

• Enclosed shelter with electrical outlets and fireplace
• Fire ring
• Volleyball court – basketball hoop – horseshoe pits
• Capacity: About 50 people
• $60

Ottawa Lake Picnic Shelters (A, B, C)

• Open shelter with electrical outlets
• Volleyball/horseshoe pits nearby
• $45

Ottawa Lake Amphitheater

• $45

Paradise Springs

• Open shelter with electrical outlets
• Next to accessible nature trail and near accessible fishing pier.
• $45

Nordic Picnic Shelter

• Enclosed shelter with electrical outlets and electric heat
• Outdoor firepit
• Wheelchair accessible
• Capacity: About 40-50 people
• $80

Rice Lake Picnic Area

• Open shelter with no electrical outlets
• $40

For more information, ask Paul Sandgren, Manager, (262) 594-6200.