In June 2021, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) received a report prepared by SE Group [Exit DNR] to help inform the DNR’s process to update the Rib Mountain State Park (RMSP) master plan.
The department is developing a master plan for properties it manages in the Central Sand Hills region, which includes all of Marquette County and portions of Adams, Columbia, Dane, Green Lake, Portage, Sauk, Waupaca, Waushara and Winnebago counties.
The Wisconsin State Legislature has given DNR the responsibility and authority to acquire land for conservation, natural resource protection and public outdoor recreation purposes. This authority is found in Chapter 23 of the Wisconsin Statutes. DNR…
Select a county from the map or list to get a printable PDF file of public access lands by county. The companion pages include the legend, glossary and more. The Public Access Lands (PAL) Atlas is also available in book format. You can order the…
The Public Access Lands (PAL) mapping application is a map-based system that allows you to locate and find information on properties open for public access. PAL can be used on your desktop or handheld device. Launch Public Access Lands Mapping…
Helpful links to find more information on the DNR Real Estate program
Real estate operations do not end after the land is purchased by DNR. There are many actions that occur on DNR managed land to ensure good land practices and management. The Department of Natural Resources purchases land to manage and protect…
Launch Public Access Lands online mapping application. Buy the Public Access Lands (PAL) Atlas or county portions thereof. Download county PDF map series. Search DNR lands for outdoor activities.
BEGINNING TAX YEAR 2021, PAYMENTS WILL BE MADE AT A MINIMUM OF $3.50 PER ACREOnline Mill Rate EntryNOTICE: Beginning in November 2024 the Web Access Managed System (WAMS) security access will be replaced by MyWisconsin ID.Go to MyWisconsinID for…