Wisconsin State Park System
Parks, Forests, Recreation Areas & Trails

The Wisconsin State Park System provides places for outdoor recreation and for learning about nature and conservation. State parks, forests, trails, and recreation areas report about 14 million visits a year. Come and join the fun!

Going Camping? Don't Take Firewood!

Firewood Notice: Due to the potential of carrying harmful emerald ash borers [exit DNR], firewood from out of state or from more than 25 miles away is not allowed on Wisconsin State Park or Forest properties. Also, firewood that has been in the Wisconsin emerald ash borer quarantined area [PDF 102KB] is not allowed on properties outside of the quarantined area. Please buy firewood at or near the park or forest where you are going. Call the DNR toll-free Firewood Hotline, (877) 303-WOOD ((877) 303-9663) for information before packing for a trip. More...

Water Trails

We have a new web page listing good places for canoeing and kayaking in Wisconsin. Whether you like whitewater or quiet water; wild and scenic or urban; lakes or rivers; north, south, east, or west, you'll find links to a wealth of information. There are places you can combine paddling and biking or camping, too. More...

Reserve a Shelter

If your family, club, or business is planning a reunion or other gathering in the next 11 months, you can reserve a park shelter for it. Most or open on three or four sides, but some are enclosed buildings for better protection from the weather. We have some reservable picnic areas, auditoriums, and amphitheaters, too. More...

Favorites • Find a Park or Forest • Find a State Trail • A to Z Index • Current Conditions • Events Calendar • Fees • Maps • Rules	Features	Camping • Introduction • Reserve a Campsite • Camping Fees • Camping Tips and Rules

For more information, ask Wisconsin State Parks, (608) 266-2181.