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Nature
Roche-A-Cri State Park is in Wisconsin's Central Sand Plains, an area that was covered by Glacial Lake Wisconsin more than a million years ago. The Roche-A-Cri mound was an island in the lake.
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Conditions
Property Notice: Roche-A-Cri State Park has reopened from the recent wildfire at the property. The stairway to the top of the mound and trail around the base of the mound remain closed until further notice. All other hiking trails at the property…
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Recreation
Roche-A-Cri State Park offers a variety of recreation opportunities. Camping Camping at Roche-A-Cri State Park Fishing Brown and brook trout and a variety of panfish can be caught in Carter Creek. Fishing licenses apply. Hiking…
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Granite Peak Ski and Snowboard Area
The Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) constructed several facilities at the park in the 1930s, including the first downhill ski runs and tow ropes. Over the years, a succession of ski hill operators have partnered with the Department of Natural…
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Picnic Areas and Shelters
Picnicking is very popular at Rib Mountain. There are several picnic areas with tables, two playgrounds, reservable shelters and a reservable amphitheater on top of the park. Please remember pets are not permitted in the picnic areas.…
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History
Rib Mountain, formerly called Rib Hill, is a four-mile-long ridge of ancient rock dating back about 1.7 billion years. It is among the oldest geological features on Earth. It is composed of a very hard metamorphic rock called quartzite. For many…