Conditions at Yellowstone Lake State Park

Conditions as of Tuesday, July 20, 2010:

Camping

Campgrounds are open. Many sites are available.

You can reserve a site for dates two days from now through October 31, 2010, and May 1, 2011, through 11 months from today online, or by calling toll free (888) 947-2757, TTY (800) 274-7275.

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.

Lake

Visitors enjoy Yellowstone's sandy beach.
DNR Photo by Bonnie Gruber

The beach is open, uncrowded, and clean.

A beach visitor watches a horse-drawn wagon go by.
DNR Photo

Yellowstone Lake has specific fishing regulations. Make sure you read the 2010-2011 Wisconsin Fishing Regulations before fishing on Yellowstone Lake.

Nature

Large birds can be seen soaring over the park.

For more information ask Yellowstone Lake State Park, (608) 523-4427.

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