Conditions
Willow River State Park
Weather
Little Falls Lake
Little Falls Lake is back to full pool. Bass and panfish have been restocked for the past several years, however, it will take a couple of years for stocked fish to grow. Trout fishing is closed. Catch and Release Trout season runs Jan. 1, 2025 through May 2, 2025.
Trails
All hiking trails are open. Trail conditions vary.
Mountain bike trails are open, however, temporary closures may occur due to weather or construction. Please stay off closed trails. Mountain bike trails are closed Nov. 15 through Dec. 15, 2024.
The Friends are continuing construction on a new mountain bike trail system in the park. Construction will take several years to complete. About 20 miles of trail are open. Trail conditions and more information is available on the Friends of Willow River and Kinnickinnic State Parks Mountain Bike Club website [exit DNR]. Contact the park office if you have an interest in volunteering.
Camping
Camping is open, however running water is shut down for the season. All campgrounds close to vehicle traffic mid-November depending on weather.
Seasonal Water Systems
All waters systems are shut down for the season. All flush restrooms and showers are closed. Drinking water is available at the park maintenance building and vault toilets are available throughout the park. The dump station will remain open until mid-November 2024, however, there is no running water to flush tanks.
Hunting
Hunting in the park will open Nov. 15, 2024. For more information, please see:
Park Office
The park office is open daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
If the office is closed when you arrive, please self-register for vehicle admission stickers as needed outside the office. Annual stickers bought via self-registration may be picked up at the office the same day if the office is open. Annual stickers and any change due will be mailed promptly.