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    Conditions

    WeatherWeather forecast [exit DNR]Seasonal Water SystemsAll seasonal water sources within the Kettle Moraine State Forest-Southern Unit are turned off for the season. Water is available in the Ottawa Lake Campground from a spigot near campsite…

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    Recreation

    With more than 22,000 acres of glacial hills, kettles, lakes, prairie restoration sites, pine woods and hardwood forests, Kettle Moraine State Forest - Southern Unit offers a wide variety of recreation opportunities. View the links below to learn…

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    Maps

    Forest mapsKettle Moraine State Forest - Southern Unit map [PDF]Southern Unit Hunting map [PDF]Campground maps

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    Kettle Moraine State Forest – Southern Unit

    Forest headquarters Parks_Topic Contact_Kettle Moraine South

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    Pets

    Pets must always be kept on a leash no longer than 8 feet. Please be courteous of all park visitors and clean up and properly dispose of your pet waste. For the safety of all park visitors and especially you and your pet, pets may not be left…

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    Geology

    Most of Wisconsin, Illinois, Iowa and Minnesota once looked much the same until a series of four glaciers inched their way across the northern United States. Massive sheets of ice "peeled off" hilltops and filled in valleys from Canada to Kansas,…

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    History

    The first people Shortly after the glaciers retreated to their icy, Canadian home, humans moved into the area that is now Governor Dodge State Park. Just as the park’s scenic hills and valleys provide you refuge from over-crowded cities, they once…

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    Nature

    Wildlife Governor Dodge State Park abounds with wildlife from the tiniest shrews up to the big white-tailed deer. Deer, wild turkeys, ruffed grouse, red and grey fox, beaver, woodchucks and muskrats are common park inhabitants. More than 150…

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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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    Fishing

    The park’s two man-made lakes offer excellent fishing. Species include bass, walleye, muskie and panfish. Fishing licenses are required and may be purchased at local bait shops. Consult the current fishing regulations for special size and bag…

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