Parks
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Palmyra Environmental Learning Center
The Palmyra Environmental Learning Center (PELC) is a one-room school house turned nature center nestled in the Southern Unit. The facility had previously been leased by the Milwaukee Public School District for many years, but is now…
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Natural History Museum and Nature Center
Visit the Natural History Museum at the Forest Headquarters and take part in a nature program, see a video or check out the Trading Post Gift Shop. The headquarters is about three miles west of the village of Eagle on State Highway 59.
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Fishing
There are four lakes within or bordering the Southern Unit of the Kettle Moraine State Forest. These lakes, ranging in size from 28 acres to 640 acres, for a total of 860 acres. The major fish populations in these lakes include panfish and walleye.…
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Winter Recreation
Cross-country skiing The Nordic and McMiller trails are open for skiing when there is enough snow. Hiking, pets and snowshoes are prohibited on these ski trail systems when they are groomed for skiing. A state trail pass is required for skiers 16…
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Water Recreation
Swimming at a Park. Photographer: Bill McClenahan Swimming The southern unit of the Kettle Moraine State Forest has two swimming beaches, at Ottawa Lake and Whitewater Lake. Lifeguards are not provided. Pets, soaps, food and beverages are…
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Hunting
Hunting Most of the Southern Unit of the Kettle Moraine State Forest's 22,000 acres are open to hunting during established open seasons. Some seasons are subject to change. Consult the hunting and trapping regulations before going hunting.…
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Pets
Pets are permitted in most campgrounds, most trails, roads and outlying areas. However, pets are not allowed in buildings, picnic areas, on beaches, playgrounds, cross-country ski trails or marked nature trails. Special pet-free campsites have been…
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Picnic Areas and Shelters
The southern unit of the Kettle Moraine State Forest has picnic tables and grills at a number of the recreation and trail areas. In addition, several areas have shelters and one has an amphitheater that can be reserved for group activities. All…
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Camping
Reservations Camping reservations are required and can be made for the same day of your arrival or up to 11 months in advance of your planned date of occupancy. Campers must make a reservation before setting up on any site. Reserve a campsite…
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Horseback Riding
There are 87 miles of equestrian trails s of varying lengths over a cross-section of the Kettle Moraine. Horses are limited to designated horse trails. A state trail pass is required for riders ages 16 and older.