Recreation
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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. Reservable sheltersThere are reservable picnic shelters and facilities at Interstate for group outings that can be reserved from May…
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Camping
Interstate Park is a popular place for camping, with two campgrounds and a primitive group camp.ReservationsCamping reservations are required and can be made up to 11 months in advance of your planned date of occupancy. Campers must make a…
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Hiking
There are more than nine miles of hiking trails in the park that offer many opportunities for viewing the spectacular scenery and natural attributes of the park. Guided hikes are offered during the summer months. Pets must be on a leash 8 feet…
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Recreation
Interstate Park provides a variety of recreation opportunities for all visitors. Click the links below to learn more about some of the popular activities available at this park.BicyclingThere are no bicycle trails in the park, but the nearby …
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Maps
Interstate Park trail map (Georeferenced)North campground mapSouth campground mapHunting and trapping mapNote: Georeferenced maps (GeoPDFs) are tied to an earth coordinate system and allow you to locate yourself on the map while offline.
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Summer Stage
Summer Stage [exit DNR] is an outdoor stage for the performing arts within the boundaries of Lapham Peak. Summer Stage offers a unique outdoor venue for music, theater, comedy and dance. Performances are typically June through August. The stage may…
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Horseback Riding
Horseback riding is permitted on the Prairie Path Trail (4.8 miles), on the west side of County Highway C. There are no overnight equestrian camps at Lapham Peak. A state trail pass is required for horseback riders 16 years of age and older.…
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Picnic Areas and Shelters
There are three picnic areas in the forest at Evergreen Grove, Homestead Hollow and the observation tower. Two areas have shelters that can be reserved. For shelter reservations, please remember that wheeled vehicles and trailers are not allowed on…
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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…