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.

The 99 state parks, forests, trails, and recreation areas report about 14 million visits a year. Come and join the fun!

Winter in the state parks—Conditions are right for cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, snowshoeing, ice fishing, and bird watching in various parts of the state. More...

Disabled Veteran and Former POW Fee Waiver—Certain disabled veterans and former prisoners of war are eligible to receive a waiver of admission fees at Wisconsin State Parks, Forests and Trails. More...

Don't transport firewood—To prevent the spread of emerald ash borers and other forest pests and diseases, firewood from more than 50 miles away, other states, or quarantined areas is not allowed in Wisconsin state parks or forests. More...

Get Outdoors! Wisconsin—The Wisconsin State Park System has a new initiative aimed at getting children and families to spend more time outdoors with nature. It's fun, and it's good for you! More...

State Trail Pass Survey—If you bought a Wisconsin state trail pass in 2009, we want to hear about your experiences and opinions! Please take our State Trail Pass Survey.

Annual Park Stickers and trail passes for 2009 are available online and at parks and DNR offices. Buy them for family and friends and put all outdoors in their gift stockings!

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