Conditions
Willow River State Park
Weather
Little Falls Lake
Little Falls Lake is back to full pool. Bass and panfish have been restocked for the past several years. Trout season opened April 4 and continues through Oct. 15, 2026. The general inland fishing season opened May 2, 2026.
Trails
Hiking Trails: are open. Trail conditions may vary with weather.
Mountain bike trails are open for the season, however, temporary closures may occur due to weather or construction. Please stay off closed trails.
The Friends are continuing construction on a new mountain bike trail system in the park. Construction will take several years to complete. About 26 miles of trail are open. Trail conditions and more information are available on the Friends of Willow River and Kinnickinnic State Parks Mountain Bike Club website.
Other trail work will be taking place throughout the season. Contact the park office if you have an interest in volunteering.
Hunting
Parts of the park are open for spring turkey hunting through May 5, 2026. After May 5, the park is closed to all hunting until Nov. 15. For more information, please see:
Park Office
The park office is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. If the office is closed when you arrive, vehicle admission passes can be purchased online.