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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. Accessibility Straight Lake State Park offers…
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Conditions
Weather Weather forecast Admission A vehicle admission sticker is required at Straight Lake State Park. Self-registration stations are available at the main, campground and 280th Avenue parking lots. Visitors may also purchase a vehicle sticker…
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Nature
The rock forming Rocky Arbor's gorge is sandstone that geologists have aged at about 500 million years. The rock's sand grains are thought to have been deposited by rivers draining into shallow seas. The seas receded and the sand compacted into…
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Camping
Rocky Arbor offers a family campground that is open Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. Reservations Reserve a campsite online. Family campground The campground has 89 wooded campsites, showers and flush toilets. Several…
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Recreation
Camping Camping at Rocky Arbor State Park Hiking The park has a 1-mile, self-guided nature trail. Walk quietly, stop often, listen and watch for wildlife. You may see deer, raccoons, squirrels, bats and chipmunks.
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Conditions
Weather Weather forecast [exit DNR] Trails The Nature Trail provides an excellent chance to see the great variety of plants and animals native to the area, and also offers some close-up views of the park's rock formations. Camping The…