Photo: Wisconsin DNR
Amnicon Falls State Park features a series of delightful waterfalls and rapids along the Amnicon River. You can view them from a covered foot bridge or 2 miles of trails along the river. The park is a place to picnic, camp, walk in the woods and learn about the Douglas Fault, the geological formation that created the falls.
Quick answers
When is the best time to visit Amnicon Falls State Park?
It depends on what you came for. Camping is best in June–September, fall color in September–October, swimming in July–August and snowshoeing in January–February.
What can you do at Amnicon Falls State Park in each season?
Winter (December–February): hiking, fishing, snowshoeing and waterfalls. Spring (March–May): hiking, fishing, waterfalls and hunting. Summer (June–August): camping, hiking, swimming, fishing, waterfalls and picnics & shelters. Fall (September–November): camping, hiking, fall color, fishing, waterfalls, hunting and picnics & shelters.
Do you need a state park sticker at Amnicon Falls State Park?
Yes. Every motor vehicle that stops at Amnicon Falls State Park needs a Wisconsin State Park System vehicle admission sticker, daily or annual (from $13 a day with Wisconsin plates). Our Pass page has every price and which one to buy.
Can you camp at Amnicon Falls State Park in winter?
Camping here is seasonal, generally May–October. The DNR's pages for this property don't list winter camping.
What state parks and trails are near Amnicon Falls State Park?
The closest state properties, as the crow flies: Pattison State Park (12 mi), Saunders State Trail (15 mi) and Brule River State Forest (15 mi).
Good for
- Camping
- Waterfalls
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Hunting
- Picnics & shelters
- Snowshoeing
- Swimming
Best months
January · February · April · May · June · July · August · September · October · November
Visiting
- Admission: A vehicle admission sticker is required.
- Hours: Open 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. year-round.
- Address: 4279 South County Highway U South Range, WI 54874
- Phone: 715-398-3000
Accessibility
- Accessible campsite -- every developed campground here has at least one
From the DNR's accessibility guide, reviewed October 2026. Call the property to confirm before you go.
Nearby
- Pattison State Park (12 mi)
- Saunders State Trail (15 mi)
- Brule River State Forest (15 mi)
- Gandy Dancer State Trail (Northern) (16 mi)
- Wild Rivers State Trail (36 mi)
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Text and park details on this page come from the property's DNR pages, checked every Monday; last change October 24, 2026. Closures and notices load live. Check current conditions before you go.