What to do in July
Peak lake days
In July you'll find swimming at 43 Wisconsin state parks, forests and trails, boating & paddling at 67, camping at 58, biking at 85, picnics & shelters at 61, stargazing at 5 and fishing at 56.
Good to know
- Weekends at Devil's Lake, Peninsula and other popular parks fill early. Arrive before 10 a.m. or come on a weekday.
- Great month for stargazing at dark-sky spots like Newport.
- Firewood: buy it near the park. Moving firewood spreads tree pests.
Best bets
Swimming in July
43 places
- Black River State Forest (peak)
- Brule River State Forest (peak)
- Copper Falls State Park (peak)
- Devil's Lake State Park (peak)
- Flambeau River State Forest (peak)
- Governor Dodge State Park (peak)
Boating & paddling in July
67 places
- Black River State Forest (peak)
- Brule River State Forest (peak)
- Copper Falls State Park (peak)
- Devil's Lake State Park (peak)
- Flambeau River State Forest (peak)
- Governor Dodge State Park (peak)
Camping in July
58 places
- Black River State Forest (peak)
- Brule River State Forest (peak)
- Copper Falls State Park (peak)
- Devil's Lake State Park (peak)
- Flambeau River State Forest (peak)
- Governor Dodge State Park (peak)
Biking in July
85 places
- Black River State Forest
- Brule River State Forest
- Copper Falls State Park
- Devil's Lake State Park
- Flambeau River State Forest
- Governor Dodge State Park
Picnics & shelters in July
61 places
- Black River State Forest (peak)
- Brule River State Forest (peak)
- Copper Falls State Park (peak)
- Devil's Lake State Park (peak)
- Flambeau River State Forest (peak)
- Governor Dodge State Park (peak)
Stargazing in July
5 places
- Harrington Beach State Park
- Wyalusing State Park
- Kettle Moraine State Forest – Pike Lake Unit
- Wildcat Mountain State Park
- Newport State Park
Fishing in July
56 places
- Black River State Forest
- Brule River State Forest
- Copper Falls State Park
- Devil's Lake State Park
- Flambeau River State Forest
- Governor Dodge State Park
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