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Recreation
Governor Nelson State Park provides a variety of recreation opportunities. View the links below to learn about some of the popular activities available at this park. Accessibility Governor Nelson State Park offers an accessible fishing pier and an…
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Recreation
The Sauk Prairie State Recreation Area, located in southeastern Sauk County, consists of a portion of the decommissioned Badger Army Ammunition Plant. Visitors may hunt, trap, hike, bird watch, pick mushrooms and berries, study nature, take…
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Sauk Prairie State Recreation Area
Directions Sauk Prairie State Recreation Area is in south-central Wisconsin just south of Devil's Lake State Park. The entrance to the recreation area is directly off of US Highway 12 about 8 miles south of Baraboo and 9 miles north of Sauk City…
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Winter Recreation
During winter, the Red, Blue, Brown, Pink and Black trails are packed and open as multi-use trails. Hiking, snowshoeing, skate or classic skiing, skijoring and pets are allowed on these trails. Fat tire bicycles are allowed on the Red…
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Fishing
Anglers can fish the St. Croix River from either boat or shore. Although the St. Croix is known for its large walleyes, it has a wide variety of fish to catch. The Kinnickinnic River is a trout stream and has an excellent population of German brown…
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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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Pets
Pets are welcome at the park. A pet picnic area is located at the valley picnic lot near the sledding hill and pets may use the water outside of the designated swimming area. Pets must be on a leash no longer than 8 feet and under control at all…