Fish, Wildlife and Parks
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Fishing
Pike Lake was named for its excellent walleye pike fishing, but there are also several other types of game fish in the lake. Anglers can either fish from boats or shore, outside the marked swimming area (tall white buoys). Also, Pike Lake offers an…
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Hunting
The Headwaters Recreation Management Area of the Kettle Moraine State Forest - Pike Lake Unit has 74 acres open to hunting during established hunting seasons. Some seasons are subject to change. Special disabled permits can be obtained by…
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Winter Receration
Pike Lake Unit provides beauty and recreational opportunities for visitors year-round! Winter map. The lake freezes over for about three months each winter. The forest does not monitor or measure the thickness of the ice on the lake. Ice thickness…
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Water Recreation
Swimming The state forest offers a swimming beach. Lifeguards are not provided. A beach wheelchair is available for rental. Please contact the park office for more information. Boating, canoeing and kayaking Pike Lake provides a…
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Picnic Areas and Shelters
The Pike Lake Unit of the Kettle Moraine State Forest offers a large picnic area adjacent to Pike Lake. Several picnic tables and grills are available throughout the picnic area. A swimming beach, pet swim area and hiking trails can all be accessed…
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Biking
Bikes are allowed on all roadways and on the designated bike trail within the forest. This bike trail begins at the beach and picnic area and ends at the northwest property boundary of the forest. The City of Hartford maintains the bike trail that…
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Hiking
Nine different hiking trails provide a variety of topography and scenery. Summer is a great time to view wildflowers while walking the forest trails. Pets must be on a leash 8 feet or shorter at all times. View the Trail Map. A manual all…
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Camping
Camping is available at Pike Lake from early April through the third weekend in October. Pike Lake has a family campground and three backpack campsites. Reservations Reserve a campsite online. Sunrise campground There are 32 campsites —…
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Recreation
The Pike Lake Unit of the Kettle Moraine State Forest provides visitors with a wide range of recreational opportunities. View the links below to learn more about some of the popular activities available at this property. Accessibility Kettle…
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Maps
Kettle Moraine State Forest - Pike Lake Unit map [PDF] Pike Lake winter map [PDF] Pike Lake campgroun