The history of the area we now call John Michael Kohler and Terry Andrae State Parks is a fascinating tale of ancient seas, mountain crushing glaciers, Native Americans, explorers and immigrants.
Weather Weather forecast [exit DNR] Beach Lake Michigan water levels have been dropping, leading to an increased beach along the shoreline. For current beach conditions, visit the Wisconsin Beach Health website. Camping Seasonal Water Systems:…
Kohler-Andrae State Park has recreational opportunities for everyone. View the links below to learn more about the popular activities at this park. Accessibility Kohler-Andrae State Park offers several accessible opportunities including an…
Kohler-Andrae State Park map [PDF] Kohler-Andrae winter map [PDF] Campground map [PDF] Hunting and trapping map [PDF]
The hills and valleys of Kettle Moraine South have a great variety of natural habitats, plants and animals, including many rare species. You may see or hear coyotes, red foxes, sandhill cranes and Cooper's hawks. The 3,500-acre Scuppernong River…
The southern unit of the Kettle Moraine State Forest has three restored log cabins and America's largest outdoor museum of rural life. Old World Wisconsin [exit DNR], has many displays such as ethnic farmsteads that include furnished houses and…
The Palmyra Environmental Learning Center (PELC) is a one-room school house turned nature center nestled in the Southern Unit. The facility had previously been leased by the Milwaukee Public School District for many years, but is now…
Visit the Natural History Museum at the Forest Headquarters and take part in a nature program, see a video or check out the Trading Post Gift Shop. The headquarters is about three miles west of the village of Eagle on State Highway 59.
Swimming at a Park. Photographer: Bill McClenahan Swimming The southern unit of the Kettle Moraine State Forest has two swimming beaches, at Ottawa Lake and Whitewater Lake. Lifeguards are not provided. Pets, soaps, food and beverages are…