Parks
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Pets
Pets must be on a leash no longer than 8 feet. Pets are not allowed on the beach, picnic or playground areas, in park buildings or on cross-country ski trails or nature trails. A small dog swimming beach is located off of Water Street, west of the…
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Hunting
Hunting and trapping are allowed in the open areas of the park during the Wisconsin state parks hunting and trapping time frame. Trapping is not permitted in closed areas as noted on the park hunting map or within 100 yards of any designated use…
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History
Before the 1830s, this area of Ho-Chunk (Winnebago) Indian land was considered "unbroken wilderness."
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Nature
Buckhorn State Park includes a number of different environments, ranging from floodplain forest to prairie, savanna and desert-like areas. We encourage you to explore these areas. Personal experience with nature has no substitute.
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Concessions and Rentals
Canoe, kayak and bicycle rentals are available in season from the Friends of Buckhorn State Park. Contact the park office for more information.
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Recreation
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Maps
Buckhorn State Park map [PDF] Buckhorn area map [PDF] Castle Rock Lake map [PDF] Hunting and trapping map [
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History
Jean Brunet The park is named for Jean Brunet, who was born in France in 1791 of nobility and came to America in 1818 and settled in St. Louis. Called a man of “considerable note,” he served as an officer in the U.S. Army and participated in the…