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    History

    Native Americans During the last several thousand years, many different Indian tribes lived in this region. The earliest Indians followed the retreating glacier's edge as nomadic hunters and killed giant mastodons for food. Other ancient Indians,…

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    Picnic Areas

    The main picnic area at Copper Falls State Park, on the banks of the Bad River, is over 5 acres in size and has several picnic tables and grills, a spacious log shelter, a concession stand and a playground. The picnic area is located at the start of…

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    Fishing

    Copper Falls is in the heart of a prime fishing area, with scores of lakes offering all kinds of sport fishing within easy traveling distance.

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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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    Water Recreation

    Swimming There's a 300-foot sand beach for swimming at Loon Lake. The beach features a paved accessible trail to the water’s edge. No lifeguards are on duty.

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    Pets

    Responsible pet owners and their pets are welcome in Wisconsin State Parks. There are a few simple rules to ensure that you, your pet and other visitors will enjoy the park. Pets are not allowed on the Doughboys Nature trail. In the winter, the…

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    Biking

    Copper Falls has two, one-way mountain bike trails that are open to biking and hiking when they are not snow-covered. Heading east from the Ballfield Parking Lot is the Vahterra Trail and heading south from the North Campground area is the Takesson…

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    Camping

    Copper Falls State Park has two campgrounds with shaded and forested sites, well-separated from the popular public use areas to provide campers a sense of seclusion.   Reservations Reserve a campsite online.

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    Hiking

    Copper Falls State Park has 17 miles of trails with several overlooks of the waterfalls.

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    Concessions and Rentals

    The concession stand at Copper Falls State Park is located in the main picnic area. It is open daily from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend and on weekends through mid-October. The concession stand sells firewood, light lunches,…

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