The park has 2 miles of hard packed trails on the north side of the river available for pet owners and for activities like snowshoeing, dog sledding and hiking. The park’s 9 miles of cross-country ski trails on the south side of the river are…
Some warm water species such as panfish, bass and northern can be found below the dam. The Willow River is stocked with trout and fishing is available both above and below the lake bed. Trout fishing is likely best upstream of the waterfall.
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…
WeatherWeather forecastLittle Falls LakeLittle Falls Lake is back to full pool. Bass and panfish have been restocked for the past several years. Ice fishing is common and generally occurs in front of the beach or boat launch. The department does not…
Picnicking at Willow River State Park. Photo by Wisconsin DNR.
At Willow River State Park, there are picnic areas with tables and grills available at several locations throughout the park. The largest picnic area is down by the beach on…
The nature center is about 2 miles west of the park entrance next to the main picnic area. Explore the many hands-on displays and see live animals. Park naturalists host many interpretive programs throughout the year.
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Family Camping. iStock.com / Dean Mitchell
Willow River's campground, on the southern shore of Little Falls Lake, is very popular and has one of the highest occupancy rates in the Wisconsin State Park System.