Photo: Wisconsin DNR
This 287-acre property located in Grant County is commonly known as Fenley State Recreation Area. The property consists of upland hardwoods, steep bluffs and overlooks the Mississippi River. It is two miles west of Kieler and about four miles north of the Highway 151 bridge to Dubuque, Iowa.
Quick answers
When is the best time to visit Fenley State Recreation Area?
It depends on what you came for. Fall color is best in October, cross-country skiing in January–February and snowshoeing in January–February.
What can you do at Fenley State Recreation Area in each season?
Winter (December–February): cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. Fall (September–November): fall color.
Do you need a state park sticker at Fenley State Recreation Area?
No. Fenley State Recreation Area doesn't require a vehicle sticker or a state trail pass.
What state parks and trails are near Fenley State Recreation Area?
The closest state properties, as the crow flies: Mound View State Trail (17 mi), Belmont Mound State Park (20 mi) and Nelson Dewey State Park (22 mi).
Good for
- Snowshoeing
- Cross-country skiing
Best months
Visiting
- Admission: A vehicle admission sticker is not required at Fenley.
- Hours: Open sunrise to sunset year-round.
- Address: 12190 Cty Hwy VV Cassville, WI 53806
- Phone: 608-725-5374
Nearby
- Mound View State Trail (17 mi)
- Belmont Mound State Park (20 mi)
- Nelson Dewey State Park (22 mi)
- Pecatonica State Trail (23 mi)
- Yellowstone Lake State Park (37 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.