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    Water Recreation

    Boating, canoeing and kayaking High Cliff State Park has four developed boat launches. Windsurfers, kite boarders and paddlers enjoy access to the lake using the undeveloped boat launch. A state park vehicle admission sticker is required to use…

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    Hunting

    Archery hunting and trapping are allowed in the open areas of the park during the Wisconsin state parks hunting and trapping time frame. At High Cliff State Park, there is a traditional 9-day muzzleloader-only gun deer hunt. There is no other gun…

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    Picnic Areas and Shelters

    High Cliff State Park has Four picnic areas with tables, grills, water and restrooms. Two picnic areas have playgrounds and swings. One of these is accessible for people with disabilities. A wooden playground is also available in the campground. A…

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    Camping

    High Cliff State Park offers several camping opportunities for visitors, with a family campground, an outdoor group camp and an accessible cabin for people with disabilities. Reservations Reserve a campsite online. Family campground and…

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    Hiking

    High Cliff hiking trails offer different levels of challenge to hikers. All trails are looped and vary in length. Hikers should stay on marked trails and behind barricades and barriers where they are provided. From the vantage point of the cliff and…

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    History

    Wisconsin bought the land for High Cliff State Park in 1956 and opened the park in 1957. Even before High Cliff became a state park, the land had a rich natural and cultural history.

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    Nature

    A 125-acre area within the 1,187-acre park is designated as a state natural area, recognizing its excellent cliff environments, an undisturbed wet-mesic forest and more than a mile of Lake Winnebago shoreline. The most common mammals observed here…

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    Marina

    The marina has over 100 slips available for rent. During the off-season, email the Harbor Commission for information about slip rentals and rates. Premium gas is available during open hours. All slips have power. Slip rentals include the use of the…

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    Conditions

    Weather Weather forecast [exit DNR] Camping All campgrounds are open for the season. All flush toilet buildings, shower buildings, drinking fountains and the dump station are open for the season.

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    High Cliff State Park

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