Recreation
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Carry in, Carry out
Most Wisconsin state park and forest picnic areas, shelters, beaches and other day-use areas do not have garbage or recycling bins. When you visit for a few hours or less, you will need to take your garbage and recyclables home with you. Why? The…
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Peace and quiet
Many state park visitors enjoy and appreciate the peace and quiet they can find in a state park. Photo by Wisconsin DNR. Peace and quiet are among the things visitors appreciate most about Wisconsin state parks and forests.
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Gathering in state parks and forests
Use extreme caution when picking mushrooms, as some are edible and others are deadly. Photo by Wisconsin DNR. In order to preserve state parks' natural beauty for future visitors to enjoy, it's against Wisconsin law to destroy, molest, deface or…
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Commercial Use of State Properties
Any person soliciting or collecting funds for a business of any nature or engaging in commercial filming or photography or providing services for a fee which involves that person's physical presence at the state park, recreation area or southern…
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Alcohol in state parks and forests
With a few exceptions, people of legal drinking age may bring alcoholic beverages along for their picnic or campsite meals in Wisconsin state parks and forests. Alcoholic beverages are prohibited in these places:
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Generator Use
Generator use is typically not allowed in Wisconsin State Park System properties. Property managers have full discretion for generator use. Any camper who needs to operate a generator because of a health condition will be required to take an…
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Recycling monofilament fishing line
If left out in the environment, monofilament fishing line can tangle or be ingested by wildlife, endanger swimmers or become wrapped around boat propellers. It can last up to 600 years in freshwater, meaning it poses a threat for a long time.…
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Recreation
The Wolf River State Trail runs adjacent to the Nicolet National Forest [exit DNR] where camping, hunting, fishing, hiking, mountain biking and cross-country skiing opportunities are plentiful. A segment of the corridor between…