Recreation

Hunting

Hunting and trapping are allowed in the open areas of the park during the Wisconsin state parks hunting and trapping time frame. Trapping is not permitted in closed areas as noted on the park hunting map or within 100 yards of any designated use…

Invasive Species Best Management Practices

To minimize the spread of invasive species, interested stakeholders have met to develop voluntary Best Management Practices for Invasive Species. These guidelines will help Wisconsin residents and visitors to limit the likelihood of moving invasive…

Boat Transportation and Bait Laws

Wisconsin Wildcards

Look for pocket-sized informational Wisconsin Wildcards the next time you visit a Wisconsin State Park System property. By collecting, reading and playing with Wildcards, you can meet rare plants and animals, learn to identify invasive species,…

Wisconsin Explorer Program

VPA Code of Conduct

Follow all hunting, fishing and trapping regulations. Only access areas posted with VPA signs. Know the field boundaries and do not trespass on the surrounding private land. Access is limited to foot traffic only. No motorized vehicles…

Travel Wisconsin

The Wisconsin State Park System partners with Travel Wisconsin to encourage more people to visit Wisconsin’s great outdoors. Visit TravelWisconsin.com to find lodging, restaurants, entertainment options and other activities around our state parks,…

Property Planning

A property plan, also called a master plan, for a DNR property establishes the level and types of public uses and the authorized resource management and facility development that may take place. Property plans are developed according to guidelines…

State Trails

Biking the 400 State TrailPhoto credit: DNR Wisconsin has 44 State Trails open to the public. There are 43 land-based trails covering more than 1,700 miles. Thirteen of these trails are managed by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, and…

Weddings

Many couples hold wedding ceremonies and receptions surrounded by the natural beauty of Wisconsin state parks. If you are planning a simple event for a small group, you may conduct the wedding in just about any public place in the property. If you…