Recreation
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Winter Recreation
In the winter, trails are tracked for diagonal skiers and groomed for skate skiers. The shelter building at Woods Lake is a popular warming area for cross-country skiers, ice fishermen and kids using the sledding hill in the winter.
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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…
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Fishing
Fishing is available to those who enjoy a quiet experience. The most popular fish are blue gills, crappies, northern and bass.
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Water Recreation
Boating, canoeing and kayaking Governor Thompson State Park has about 6.5 miles of undeveloped shoreline on Caldron Falls Flowage, with frontage on Woods Lake and Huber Lake. There is a popular boat launch on the Caldron Falls Reservoir, South Bay…
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Hiking
Governor Thompson State Park has more than 16 miles of hiking trails. A variety of trails of different lengths take hikers past some fantastic rock formations. Flowage trail This 1.9-mile linear trail links Boat Landing 13 with Huber Lake and…
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Picnic Areas and Shelters
The Woods Lake area has picnic tables and benches to enjoy a peaceful lunch or to simply enjoy the seasonal changes around the lake. The enclosed shelter building at Woods Lake is available for rent for family or social gatherings. Reserve a…
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Camping
Governor Thompson State Park has a family campground and three boat-in campsites. Reservations Reserve a campsite online. Family campground The family campground is on the north side of the park about a half-mile from the flowage. The…
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Nature
Wildlife abounds in this extensively forested park. Deer, grouse and turkey are the most abundant. The natural balance of wooded upland and wetland provides diverse natural habitats and the ability to support many recreational activities.
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Recreation
Governor Thompson State Park provides a variety of recreation opportunities. Click the links below to learn more about some of the popular activities at this park. Boating, canoeing and kayaking Boating, canoeing and kayaking at Governor Thompson…