Parks

Nature

Roche-A-Cri State Park is in Wisconsin's Central Sand Plains, an area that was covered by Glacial Lake Wisconsin more than a million years ago. The Roche-A-Cri mound was an island in the lake.

Conditions

Property Notice: Roche-A-Cri State Park has reopened from the recent wildfire at the property. The stairway to the top of the mound and trail around the base of the mound remain closed until further notice. All other hiking trails at the property…

Recreation

Roche-A-Cri State Park offers a variety of recreation opportunities.  Camping Camping at Roche-A-Cri State Park Fishing Brown and brook trout and a variety of panfish can be caught in Carter Creek. Fishing licenses apply. Hiking…

Maps

Roche-A-Cri state park and campground map Hunting and trapping map

Roche-A-Cri State Park

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Granite Peak Ski and Snowboard Area

The Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) constructed several facilities at the park in the 1930s, including the first downhill ski runs and tow ropes. Over the years, a succession of ski hill operators have partnered with the Department of Natural…

Amphitheater

Picnic Areas and Shelters

Picnicking is very popular at Rib Mountain. There are several picnic areas with tables, two playgrounds, reservable shelters and a reservable amphitheater on top of the park. Please remember pets are not permitted in the picnic areas.…

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…

Hiking

There are more than 13 miles of hiking trails at Rib Mountain, with over eight miles accessible to people with disabilities. Pets are permitted in the park on the trails when on an 8-foot leash. Hiking trails Blue trail Numerous unique rock…