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Conditions

Willow River State Park

The stairway to the overlook above Willow Falls will be temporarily closed beginning May 12, 2025 for repairs. The stairway should re-open by Memorial Day weekend. The overlooks and main viewing platform at the bridge will remain open and can be accessed via the hiking trails. Please keep out of any areas posted as closed.

Weather

Weather forecast

Little Falls Lake

Little Falls Lake is back to full pool. Bass and panfish have been restocked for the past several years, however, it will take a couple of years for stocked fish to grow. Trout season begins May 3 and continues through October 15, 2025.

Trails

All hiking trails are open. Trail conditions vary. The stairway at the falls will be temporarily closed beginning May 12, 2025 for repairs. The main viewing area below the falls will be open and the overlooks can be accessed from the Burkhardt Trail.

Mountain bike trails open May 7, 2025, 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 24 miles of trail are open. Trail conditions and more information is available on the Friends of Willow River and Kinnickinnic State Parks Mountain Bike Club website. Contact the park office if you have an interest in volunteering.

Camping

Camping during the off-season is available in the 200 Campground. All campgrounds and water systems will fully open May 1, 2025. Campers must have a reservation before setting up. Same-day reservations are available.

Seasonal Water Systems

All waters systems, dump stations, and restroom buildings will open beginning May 1, 2025. Prior to May 1, drinking water is available at the park maintenance building and vault toilets are available throughout the park.

Hunting

Parts of the park are open for spring turkey hunting through May 6, 2025. After May 6, the park is closed to all hunting until November 15. For more information, please see:

Park Office

The park office is open daily from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

If the office is closed when you arrive, vehicle admission passes can be purchase online.