Fish, Wildlife and Parks
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Nature
Straight Lake State Park is in the Forest Transition Ecological Landscape of Wisconsin. This landscape stretches from Polk County in northwest Wisconsin to Menominee County in northeast Wisconsin. Straight Lake is also located within the…
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Geology
About 1.1 billion years ago, the area that is now Straight Lake State Park was part of a mid-continental rift. Magma oozed out of the rift forming basalt, which can still be seen in several areas of the park. Many years later, during the last Ice…
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History
During European settlement, beginning in the mid-1800s, the two largest industries to come to this area were logging and land speculating. An old logging dam can still be seen off the Ice Age Trail in the Straight River. The dam was opened to allow…
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Recreation
Straight Lake State Park offers a variety of recreation opportunities. In addition, the state park is adjacent to the state wildlife area, providing nearly 3,500 contiguous acres at Straight Lake.AccessibilityStraight Lake State Park offers an…
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Conditions
WeatherWeather forecastTrailsAs of Feb. 17, 2025, the trails have some icy and wet spots. Footwear with traction is recommended. LakesThe park does not monitor ice conditions on Straight or Rainbow lakes.AdmissionA vehicle admission pass is…