Recreation
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Maps
Cross Plains State Park is part of the Glacial Passage Area, a partnership project of public lands cooperatively managed by the Wisconsin DNR, National Park Service (NPS), U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Dane County Land and Water Resources…
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Fishing
The St. Croix is a top-notch fishing river for almost every kind of game fish including walleyes, northern pike, muskies and small-mouth bass. Youngsters will find that the Lake O' the Dalles provides fine shore fishing. There is also a handicapped…
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Rock Climbing
The park is not maintained for rock climbing; climb at your own risk. Climbers may encounter loose rocks and surfaces can become slippery when wet or leaf-covered. Individual climbing permits are not required; however, climbing instructors should…
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Winter Recreation
Interstate has about 12.5 miles (20 km) of winter recreation trails available for cross-country skiing, snowshoeing or hiking. One intermediate level trail 2.8 miles (4.5 km) is groomed for cross-country skiing only. The park does not monitor ice…
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Water Recreation
Swimming There is a swimming beach with a beach house at Lake O' the Dalles. Lifeguards are not provided. Use caution when wading in unknown waters as water depth may change abruptly. Cliff jumping is prohibited on the entire St. Croix River and…
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Picnic Areas and Shelters
There are several different areas within the park with picnic tables, fireplaces, grills, water and restrooms. There are reservable picnic shelters at Interstate for group outings. Reservable shelters There are reservable picnic shelters at…
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Camping
Interstate Park is a popular place for camping, with two campgrounds and a primitive group camp. Reservations Reserve a campsite online. Campgrounds The north and south campgrounds have a total of 82 family campsites and two primitive,…
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Hiking
There are more than nine miles of hiking trails in the park that offer many opportunities for viewing the spectacular scenery and natural attributes of the park. Guided hikes are offered during the summer months. Pets must be on a leash 8 feet…
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Recreation
Interstate Park provides a variety of recreation opportunities for all visitors. Click the links below to learn more about some of the popular activities available at this park. Boating, canoeing and kayaking Boating, canoeing and kayaking at…
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Maps
Interstate Park trail map (summer and winter) [PDF] North campground map [PDF] South campground map [PDF] Hunting and trapping map [PDF