Recreation
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Camping
There is one backpacking campsite open year-round in the forest. The campsite is along the Ice Age National Scenic Trail. The site is about a 0.25-mile, downhill hike from the Tower parking lot, and about a 1-mile, uphill hike from the…
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Fishing
Pike Lake was named for its excellent walleye pike fishing, but there are also several other types of game fish in the lake. Anglers can either fish from boats or shore, outside the marked swimming area (tall white buoys). Also, Pike Lake offers an…
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Hunting
The Headwaters Recreation Management Area of the Kettle Moraine State Forest - Pike Lake Unit has 74 acres open to hunting during established hunting seasons. Some seasons are subject to change. Special disabled permits can be obtained by…
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Water Recreation
Swimming The state forest offers a swimming beach. Lifeguards are not provided. A beach wheelchair is available for rental. Please contact the park office for more information. Boating, canoeing and kayaking Pike Lake provides a…
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Picnic Areas and Shelters
The Pike Lake Unit of the Kettle Moraine State Forest offers a large picnic area adjacent to Pike Lake. Several picnic tables and grills are available throughout the picnic area. A swimming beach, pet swim area and hiking trails can all be accessed…
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Hiking
Nine different hiking trails provide a variety of topography and scenery. Summer is a great time to view wildflowers while walking the forest trails. Pets must be on a leash 8 feet or shorter at all times. View the Trail Map. A manual all…
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Camping
Camping is available at Pike Lake from early April through the third weekend in October. Pike Lake has a family campground and three backpack campsites. Reservations Reserve a campsite online. Sunrise campground There are 32 campsites —…
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Maps
Kettle Moraine State Forest - Pike Lake Unit map [PDF] Pike Lake winter map [PDF] Pike Lake campgroun
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Nature
The sheltered and scenic Kickapoo River Valley supports fish, deer, beaver and many other kinds of animals, birds and plants. Wildcat Mountain is an official Wisconsin Watchable Wildlife site. Mammals Red squirrels chatter from treetops. If you…