Photo: Wisconsin DNR
Copper Culture State Park was the site of a prehistoric cemetery of the Old Copper Complex people who occupied the northern Midwest from ca. 4000 – 2000 BC. Visitors can walk throughout the park and along the Oconto River, or tour the museum with artifacts end exhibits detailing the importance of the property. The42-acre property is just west of the city of Oconto. The park and museum is operated by the Oconto County Historical Society.
Quick answers
When is the best time to visit Copper Culture State Park?
It depends on what you came for. History & mounds is best in June–September.
Do you need a state park sticker at Copper Culture State Park?
No. Copper Culture State Park doesn't require a vehicle sticker or a state trail pass.
What state parks and trails are near Copper Culture State Park?
The closest state properties, as the crow flies: Oconto River State Trail (4 mi), Potawatomi State Park (23 mi) and Heritage Hill State Park (29 mi).
Good for
- History & mounds
Best months
June · July · August · September
Visiting
- Admission: A vehicle admission sticker is not required at Copper Culture.
- Hours: The museum is open Memorial Day to Labor Day.
- Phone: 920-834-6206
Nearby
- Oconto River State Trail (4 mi)
- Potawatomi State Park (23 mi)
- Heritage Hill State Park (29 mi)
- Ahnapee State Trail (31 mi)
- Governor Thompson State Park (34 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.