Recreation
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Recreation
Buckhorn State Park provides a variety of recreation opportunities. In addition, the 1600-acre Buckhorn Wildlife Area and the 2,200-acre Yellow River Wildlife Area next to Buckhorn State Park offer many additional recreation opportunities,…
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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…
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Nature
Hundreds of plant species live and grow in the park, which is in Wisconsin's North Central Forest landscape. Trees Hike along the Timber and Jean Brunet trails and you will see gigantic hemlocks. Walk quietly and you may see deer or grouse. Deer…
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Fishing
You can catch a wide variety of fish including northern pike, walleye, small mouth bass, catfish, crappie, muskie and yellow perch. There's an accessible fishing pier near the north camp area and another fishing pier near the south camp area. A…
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Pet Area
The pet run area is near the boat mooring between the South and North campgrounds. Pets are allowed in this area on a leash and there is access to the shore of the Chippewa River.
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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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Water Recreation
Swimming Buoys and ropes for your safety mark the swimming area. Only coast guard approved flotation devices are allowed in the beach area. Please, no food or beverages on the beach. Pets are not allowed in the beach or picnic areas. No lifeguards…
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Picnic Areas and Shelters
Brunet Island has nearly 20 acres of picnic area available to visitors. The picnic area is on the south and west sides of Brunet Island and offers a scenic view of the Chippewa River and surrounding countryside. A playground and ball diamond are…