Parks_Topic Contact_Lake Wissota
- Email: Lake Wissota State Park
- Phone: tel:+1-715-382-4574
Lake Wissota State Park
Description
This park northeast of Chippewa Falls has more than 1,000 acres of forest and open prairie on a 6,300-acre man-made lake. Lake Wissota State Park offers secluded campsites, hiking, biking and horseback riding trails, picnic and playground areas, and a 285-foot swimming beach. Boating, canoeing, kayaking, and water skiing are popular summer activities on Lake Wissota.
Location
County: Chippewa
Parks_Topic Contact_Lake Wissota
18127 Cty Hwy O
Chippewa Falls , WI 54729
United States
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Prairie Walk and Talk
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Join us for a short hike through our prairie! Led by two naturalists, we'll discuss the flora and fauna found in the prairie as well as answer questions about the park.
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Wilderness Story Time and Crafts
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Autumn is upon us! Join us for a children's book reading and autumn-inspired arts and crafts activities.
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Dutch Oven Cooking: Campfire Style
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What's better than food made over the campfire?! Join us for a cooking demonstration of four different recipes that you can make in a Dutch oven during your camping adventures. Taste-testing encouraged!
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Bats of Wisconsin
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Come learn about the EIGHT different bats species in Wisconsin! In addition to learning all about bats, discover the ways that conservationists monitor bats and what challenges the bat species of Wisconsin currently face.
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Owls of Wisconsin
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Join us for a presentation from the Beaver Creek Staff all about owls! Learn about the differences in species from their appearance, flight patterns, and calls.
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Night Hike
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Experience how the park comes alive after the sun goes down! Join us for a guided hike with Beaver Creek Staff to observe all the sights and sounds of nature's night life.
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Nature Photography
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Explore nature like you never have before! Photographer Mark Robarge is joining us for a program on how to capture the beauty of the park in new and exciting ways through photography. Learn tips and tricks to start capturing your own moments during…
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Wings and Wonders: Butterfly Games and Education
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Butterflies, caterpillars, games... Oh my! Join us for a morning of games and interactive activities to learn about the lifecycle of a butterflies.
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Shakespeare in the Park: Hamlet
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The Summit Players present their 2026 season: Shakespeare's Hamlet. They will once again visit 18 different Wisconsin State Parks this summer for 19 unique shows!
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Exploring with Birds
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Take a guided bird hike with us! Walk along our 1-mile Beaver Meadow Nature trail and keep your eyes and ears open for the many different bird species that call the park home.