Recreation
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Gathering in state parks and forests
Use extreme caution when picking mushrooms, as some are edible and others are deadly. Photo by Wisconsin DNR. In order to preserve state parks' natural beauty for future visitors to enjoy, it's against Wisconsin law to destroy, molest, deface or…
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Commercial Use of State Properties
Any person soliciting or collecting funds for a business of any nature or engaging in commercial filming or photography or providing services for a fee which involves that person's physical presence at the state park, recreation area or southern…
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Alcohol in state parks and forests
With a few exceptions, people of legal drinking age may bring alcoholic beverages along for their picnic or campsite meals in Wisconsin state parks and forests. Alcoholic beverages are prohibited in these places:
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Generator Use
Generator use is typically not allowed in Wisconsin State Park System properties. No person may operate any device, including but not limited to generators, amplified speakers, and air conditioning units, at a volume that could interfere with the…
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Recycling monofilament fishing line
If left out in the environment, monofilament fishing line can tangle or be ingested by wildlife, endanger swimmers or become wrapped around boat propellers. It can last up to 600 years in freshwater, meaning it poses a threat for a long time.…
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Recreation
Property Notice: Beginning at 4 p.m. on Friday, May 22, 2026, the Langlade County portion of the Wolf River State Trail will be open to ATV/UTVs in the segments from the Forest County line south to Lily (State Hwy. 55) and from White Lake (State Hwy…
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Basic Information
Trail factsRail Trail: YesLength: 41 miles total, 19 miles from Birnamwood to Split Rock and 22 miles from Oshkosh to HortonvilleSurface: crushed stoneCounties: Winnebago, Outagamie, Waupaca, ShawanoCommunities: North…