Fish, Wildlife and Parks
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Recreation
Point Beach State Forest provides recreational activities for everyone. Click the links below to learn about some of the popular activities available at this property.AccessibilityPoint Beach State Forest offers an array of accessibility…
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Fishing
Recreational fishing opportunities are limited within the park. The lake does not support a population of sport fish. The Black River below Big Manitou Falls is occasionally fished, although numbers have declined since the DNR stopped stocking the…
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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
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Hiking
Pattison State Park has over 7 miles of trails. The Black River begins its winding journey about 22 miles southwest of the park at Black Lake on the Wisconsin-Minnesota border. As it passes through Pattison State Park, it drops 31 feet over Little…
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Winter Recreation
The park maintains 5.5 miles of classic cross-country ski trails. Trail difficulty levels range from beginner to moderate. Three linked loops begin at the campground. Pattison State Park has a number of informal trails available for snowshoeing in…
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History
Pattison State Park is a place of natural beauty where people from around the world can come for relaxation, fun and learning. Over millions of years, geological forces, miners, lumberjacks, the Civilian Conservation Corps and the Wisconsin state…
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Conditions
2025-2026 Construction Notice: Construction of a new toilet/shower building will be taking place at the Pattison State Park campground from August 2025 through July 2026. Campers should expect noise Mondays through Fridays, during daytime hours..…