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Recreation
Cross Plains State Park is part of the larger Ice Age Complex, a partnership project of public lands cooperatively managed by the Wisconsin DNR, National Park Service (NPS), U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Dane County Land and Water Resources…
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Maps
Cross Plains State Park is part of the larger Ice Age Complex, a partnership project of public lands cooperatively managed by the Wisconsin DNR, National Park Service (NPS), U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Dane County Land and Water Resources…
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Nature
As the Ice Age ended, huge glaciers melted and the water carved the deep, steep-walled gorge known as the Dalles of the St. Croix. An 87-acre area around the Dalles is a state natural area. Frost action and weathering over the years have…
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Ice Age Interpretive Center
Location 1275 Hwy 35 St. Croix Falls, WI 54024 (half a mile south of Hwy 8) Phone Number 715-483-3747
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Fishing
The St. Croix is a top-notch fishing river for almost every kind of game fish including walleyes, northern pike, muskies and small-mouth bass. Youngsters will find that the Lake O' the Dalles provides fine shore fishing. There is also a handicapped…
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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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Rock Climbing
The park is not maintained for rock climbing; climb at your own risk. Climbers may encounter loose rocks and surfaces can become slippery when wet or leaf-covered. Individual climbing permits are not required; however, climbing instructors should…
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Winter Recreation
Interstate has about 12.5 miles (20 km) of winter recreation trails available for cross-country skiing, snowshoeing or hiking. One intermediate level trail 2.8 miles (4.5 km) is groomed for cross-country skiing only. The park does not monitor ice…
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Water Recreation
Swimming There is a swimming beach with a beach house at Lake O' the Dalles. Lifeguards are not provided. Use caution when wading in unknown waters as water depth may change abruptly. Cliff jumping is prohibited on the entire St. Croix River and…