Parks
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Picnic Areas and Shelters
There are three picnic areas in the forest at Evergreen Grove, Homestead Hollow and the observation tower. Two areas have shelters that can be reserved. Reservations Reserve a shelter online. For shelter reservations, please remember…
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Winter Recreation
There are 17 miles of cross-country ski trails at Lapham Peak (including 2.5 miles of lighted trails for night skiing). Lapham Peak also has snow-making equipment, which makes it possible to improve the quality of the snow base and extend the season…
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Biking
Off-road biking is permitted on the Prairie Path Trail (4.8 miles), on the west side of County Highway C. Just south of the park in the village of Wales, the Glacial Drumlin State Trail is open to bicyclists. A state trail pass is required for…
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Hiking
Lapham Peak has more than 17 miles of loop trails in the forest that vary in difficulty. Trails may be combined to create your own circuit or one-way hike. Most trails are open to hikers in the summer and cross-country skiers in the winter. …
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Camping
There is one backpacking campsite open year-round in the forest. The campsite is along the Ice Age National Scenic Trail. The site is about a 0.25-mile, downhill hike from the Tower parking lot, and about a 1-mile, uphill hike from the…
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Recreation
The Lapham Peak Unit of Kettle Moraine State Forest provides a wide range of recreation opportunities. Click the links below to learn more about some of the popular activities available at this property. Hiking Hiking at Kettle Moraine State…
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Pets
Pets are welcome at Pike Lake with a few simple rules. Pets must be on a leash no longer than 8 feet, under control and attended to at all times. Pets are allowed at the pet swimming beach, in designated pet picnic areas east of the gravel bike…