What to do in August
Late-summer sweet spot
In August you'll find swimming at 43 Wisconsin state parks, forests and trails, boating & paddling at 67, camping at 58, biking at 85, stargazing at 5, picnics & shelters at 61 and horseback riding at 44.
Good to know
- Lake water is at its warmest, so it's the best swim month on Lake Superior.
- The Perseid meteor shower peaks mid-month.
- School's back in late August. Weekdays get quiet fast.
Best bets
Swimming in August
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 August
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 August
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 August
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
Stargazing in August
5 places
- Harrington Beach State Park (peak)
- Wyalusing State Park (peak)
- Kettle Moraine State Forest – Pike Lake Unit (peak)
- Wildcat Mountain State Park (peak)
- Newport State Park (peak)
Picnics & shelters in August
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)
Horseback riding in August
44 places
- Brule River State Forest
- Flambeau River State Forest
- Governor Dodge State Park
- Harrington Beach State Park
- Hartman Creek State Park
- High Cliff State Park
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