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Water Recreation
Swimming The marked 300-foot swim area has an all-sand bottom. No lifeguards are on duty at the beach. Swim at your own risk and be sure children are supervised at all times. There is a cold-water rinse shower near the beach. A beach wheelchair is…
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Fishing
The Castle Rock Flowage has earned a reputation as an excellent fishery. The wide variety of fish species found in the flowage offers anglers year-round action, in a vast number of areas. The best places to catch fish from Buckhorn's shores are off…
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Picnic Areas and Shelters
Buckhorn has two picnic areas with grills, tables, water pumps, picnic shelters and playground equipment. Both shelters can be reserved. The north picnic area is fully accessible to mobility-impaired visitors. Asphalt paths lead to the shelter,…
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Camping
Buckhorn State Park has family campsites, an outdoor group camp, 50 cart-in campsites and an accessible cabin for people with disabilities. Reservations Reserve a campsite online.
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Hiking
Four miles of trail start from the south picnic area. The trails course through wetlands, oak woods, jack pine thickets, shoreline and a small prairie. Look for signs of wildlife as you hike the park's trails. The Oak Barrens nature trail in the…
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Pets
Pets must be on a leash no longer than 8 feet. Pets are not allowed on the beach, picnic or playground areas, in park buildings or on cross-country ski trails or nature trails. A small dog swimming beach is located off of Water Street, west of the…
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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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History
Before the 1830s, this area of Ho-Chunk (Winnebago) Indian land was considered "unbroken wilderness."
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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.