Parks
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Nature
Buckhorn State Park includes a number of different environments, ranging from floodplain forest to prairie, savanna and desert-like areas. We encourage you to explore these areas. Personal experience with nature has no substitute.
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Concessions and Rentals
Canoe, kayak and bicycle rentals are available in season from the Friends of Buckhorn State Park. Contact the park office for more information.
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Recreation
Buckhorn State Park provides a variety of recreation opportunities. In addition, the 1600-acre Buckhorn Wildlife Area and the 2,200-acre Yellow River Wildlife Area next to Buckhorn State Park offer many additional recreation opportunities,…
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Maps
Buckhorn State Park map [PDF] Buckhorn area map [PDF] Castle Rock Lake map [PDF] Hunting and trapping map [
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History
Jean Brunet The park is named for Jean Brunet, who was born in France in 1791 of nobility and came to America in 1818 and settled in St. Louis. Called a man of “considerable note,” he served as an officer in the U.S. Army and participated in the…
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Nature
Hundreds of plant species live and grow in the park, which is in Wisconsin's North Central Forest landscape. Trees Hike along the Timber and Jean Brunet trails and you will see gigantic hemlocks. Walk quietly and you may see deer or grouse. Deer…
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Fishing
You can catch a wide variety of fish including northern pike, walleye, small mouth bass, catfish, crappie, muskie and yellow perch. There's an accessible fishing pier near the north camp area and another fishing pier near the south camp area. A…
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Pet Area
The pet run area is near the boat mooring between the South and North campgrounds. Pets are allowed in this area on a leash and there is access to the shore of the Chippewa River.