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. Ice fishing is common and generally occurs in front of the beach or boat launch. The department does not monitor ice conditions. The lake must be accessed on foot, and ice fishing shelters must be removed daily. Trout fishing is currently closed. Catch and release trout season runs from Jan. 1 through May 1, 2026.
Trails
Groomed cross-country ski trails are designated for skiing only. Hiking, snowshoeing and pets are not allowed on the ski trails when they are snow-covered.
For more information, see: Willow River State Park cross-country ski conditions.
Hiking Trails: Approximately 9 miles of hiking/snowshoeing trails are available in the winter. The hiking/snowshoeing trails are also open to pets. The stairway and overlooks at the falls are open.
Mountain bike trails are open for fat-tire biking. The bike trails are also open for snowshoeing/hiking, so users must share the trail. A lot of effort goes into grooming and maintaining these trails; please stay off the trails if you are causing damage to the groomed surface. Some trails may still be under construction. Please keep off closed trails.
Trail conditions and more information are available on the Friends of Willow River and Kinnickinnic State Parks Mountain Bike Club website.
Camping and Seasonal Water Systems
Limited camping is available in the 200 campground. Running water is shut down for the season. All flush restrooms and showers are closed. Drinking water is available at the park maintenance building, and vault toilets are available throughout the park. The dump station is closed.
Hunting
Gun Hunting in the park is now closed. Archery deer hunting is open until Jan. 4, 2026. For more information, please see:
Park Office
The park office is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
If the office is closed when you arrive, vehicle admission passes can be purchased online.