Things to do at Roche-A-Cri State Park

Hiking

There are more than 5 miles of hiking trails at Roche-A-Cri. The Chickadee Rock Nature Trail and the stairway have interpretive signs.

Playground

There is play equipment at the park office picnic area, in the campground, and at the kiosk area.

Fishing At Roche-A-Cri

Trout can be caught in Carter Creek. These waters may contain some fish species on the State Health Advisory List that may have higher than acceptable levels of mercury or PCBs. For current information please check with the park office.

Picnicking

There are three picnic areas in the park. They are near the office, near the mound stairway, and by the Chickadee Rock Trailhead. A reservable picnic shelter is near the mound stairway. This shelter has electricity and a large cooking grill on site. Reservation forms are available on the DNR web site (PDF, 7 KB) or at the park office. Group vehicle admission discounts are also available for your next family event, group outing, or company picnic.

Volleyball and horseshoe courts

These courts are located near the picnic shelter. Visit the park office to check out a volleyball or set of horseshoes. Please return the equipment at the end of each day.

For more information, please write to

Roche-A-Cri State Park
1767 Hwy 13
Friendship WI 53934

Or call (608) 339-6881(summer) or (608) 565-2789 (winter)

Or email WI State Parks