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Nature
The rock forming Rocky Arbor's gorge is sandstone that geologists have aged at about 500 million years. The rock's sand grains are thought to have been deposited by rivers draining into shallow seas. The seas receded and the sand compacted into…
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Camping
Rocky Arbor offers a family campground that is open Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. Reservations Reserve a campsite online. Family campground The campground has 89 wooded campsites, showers and flush toilets. Several…
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Recreation
Camping Camping at Rocky Arbor State Park Hiking The park has a 1-mile, self-guided nature trail. Walk quietly, stop often, listen and watch for wildlife. You may see deer, raccoons, squirrels, bats and chipmunks.
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WeatherWeather forecast [exit DNR]TrailsThe Nature Trail provides an excellent chance to see the great variety of plants and animals native to the area, and also offers some close-up views of the park's rock formations.
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Pottawatomie Lighthouse
The Pottawatomie Lighthouse, on a high bluff at the northern tip of Rock Island, dates from 1836, before Wisconsin became a state. Many of Wisconsin's settlers from Europe came by Great Lakes steamships in those days before railroads and highways…
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Camping
Rock Island State Park offers primitive walk-in campsites. All supplies must be carried into and out of campsites. No vehicles are allowed on Rock Island. Reservations Reserve a campsite online. Walk-in campsites Rock Island State Park…
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Recreation
Rock Island State Park provides a variety of recreation opportunities. Boating, canoeing and kayaking Visitors may take their boats to Rock Island, but caution is urged as Lake Michigan can be hazardous due to reefs and storms. There is a nightly…