Recreation
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Picnic Areas and Shelters
Three picnic areas can be found along the river starting at the park office. Picnic tables and grills are also available in the area of the covered bridge parking lot. Reservable shelter The open shelter in the picnic area can be reserved.…
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Horton Covered Bridge
Amnicon Falls Horton covered bridge © DNR Photo Among the attractions at Amnicon Falls State Park is the 55-foot long bridge that spans the river at the Lower Falls. Originally it had no covering and was a highway bridge that crossed the…
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History
Native Americans Since the last great glacier melted and the falls began to form, many people have walked the banks of the Amnicon River. The first to pass this way were nomadic hunters who followed the retreating glaciers and hunted mastodons here…
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Geology
Have you ever heard of the Douglas Fault? No, it's not someone's mistake, but the site of earthquakes that occurred about a half billion years ago. Amnicon Falls State Park has long been known as the best place to observe and study this important…
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Camping
Amnicon Falls State Park offers a quiet, mostly rustic campground, with tall trees partly or fully shading all the sites. There are no electric hookups, showers or dump station. No generators may be operated in the park. Reservations Reserve…
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Recreation
Amnicon Falls State Park offers a variety of outdoor recreation opportunities year-round. Read on to learn about some of the popular activities available at this park. Camping Camping at Amnicon Falls State Park Hiking Hiking at Amnicon Falls…
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Wild Rice Strategic Analysis
Subscribe to receive email updates on the Wild Rice Strategic Analysis. Wild rice helps maintain water quality and provides food and habitat for waterfowl and other wildlife. Harvested by hand from canoes, wild rice is also an important part of…
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Geology
The Bad River originates in Caroline Lake in east-central Ashland County and runs a meandering course northward to empty into Lake Superior. About four miles north of Mellen, the river plunges across an outcropping of resistant rock through which…