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    Recreation

    Cross Plains State Park is part of the larger Glacial Passage Area, a partnership project of public lands cooperatively managed by the Wisconsin DNR, National Park Service (NPS), U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Dane County Land and Water Resources…

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    Basic Information

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    Maps

    Cross Plains State Park is part of the Glacial Passage Area, a partnership project of public lands cooperatively managed by the Wisconsin DNR, National Park Service (NPS), U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Dane County Land and Water Resources…

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    Fishing

    The St. Croix is a top-notch fishing river for almost every kind of game fish including walleyes, northern pike, muskies and small-mouth bass. Youngsters will find that the Lake O' the Dalles provides fine shore fishing. There is also a handicapped…

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    Rock Climbing

    The park is not maintained for rock climbing; climb at your own risk. Climbers may encounter loose rocks and surfaces can become slippery when wet or leaf-covered. Individual climbing permits are not required; however, climbing instructors should…

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    Winter Recreation

    Interstate has about 12.5 miles (20 km) of winter recreation trails available for cross-country skiing, snowshoeing or hiking. One intermediate level trail 2.8 miles (4.5 km) is groomed for cross-country skiing only. The park does not monitor ice…

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    Water Recreation

    Swimming There is a swimming beach with a beach house at Lake O' the Dalles. Lifeguards are not provided. Use caution when wading in unknown waters as water depth may change abruptly. Cliff jumping is prohibited on the entire St. Croix River and…

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    Picnic Areas and Shelters

    There are several different areas within the park with picnic tables, fireplaces, grills, water and restrooms. There are reservable picnic shelters at Interstate for group outings. Reservable shelters There are reservable picnic shelters at…

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    Camping

    Interstate Park is a popular place for camping, with two campgrounds and a primitive group camp. Reservations Reserve a campsite online. Campgrounds The north and south campgrounds have a total of 82 family campsites and two primitive,…

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