Chippewa Moraine State Recreation Area

(Mailing Address)
Lake Wissota State Park
18127 County Hwy O
Chippewa Falls, WI 54729

Directions

The David R. Obey Ice Age Interpretive Center is 7 miles east of New Auburn and 1.9 miles east of State Highway 40 on County Highway M. 

• Get directions.

Hours

Chippewa Moraine State Recreation Area is open from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily.

Beginning Nov. 1, 2023, the David R. Obey Interpretive Center will be open Wednesdays through Sundays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Fees

• Vehicle admission stickers are required at the North and South Shattuck boat landings and at the trailhead on County Highway M. There is a self-registration box at each location.
• Camping in the Wisconsin State Park System.
• Hunting and fishing licenses apply.
• Chippewa Moraine State Recreation Area is part of the Ice Age National Scientific Reserve and Federal passes [exit DNR] are honored. Holders of National Parks passports receive a waiver of the vehicle admission fees, but camping fees are not affected.

Learn about the property

• Nature center
• Geology

Management and planning

For more information about planning for this property, see: Property Master Plans.

Friends group

The Chippewa Moraine Chapter [exit DNR] of the Ice Age Trail Alliance helps to build, maintain and support the Ice Age Trail within the reserve.

Explore the area

Travel Wisconsin listings

• New Auburn State Wildlife Area [exit DNR]
• Eau Claire [exit DNR]
• Visiting Eau Claire [exit DNR]

More in the area

• Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest [exit DNR]
• Chippewa County [exit DNR]
• Go Chippewa Falls [exit DNR]
• Visit Eau Claire [exit DNR]