Photo: Wisconsin DNR
Hoffman Hills State Recreation Area offers 700 acres of preserved and restored wooded hills, wetlands and prairie traversed with hiking and cross-country ski trails. A 60-foot-high observation tower crowns one of the highest points in Dunn County, offering spectacular views of the surrounding countryside, especially in autumn.
Quick answers
When is the best time to visit Hoffman Hills State Recreation Area?
It depends on what you came for. Fall color is best in October, cross-country skiing in January–February, snowshoeing in January–February and hunting in November.
What can you do at Hoffman Hills State Recreation Area in each season?
Winter (December–February): hiking, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. Spring (March–May): hiking and hunting. Summer (June–August): hiking and picnics & shelters. Fall (September–November): hiking, fall color, hunting and picnics & shelters.
Do you need a state park sticker at Hoffman Hills State Recreation Area?
No. Hoffman Hills State Recreation Area doesn't require a vehicle sticker or a state trail pass.
What state parks and trails are near Hoffman Hills State Recreation Area?
The closest state properties, as the crow flies: Chippewa River State Trail (14 mi), Red Cedar State Trail (14 mi) and Old Abe State Trail (22 mi).
Good for
- Hiking
- Hunting
- Picnics & shelters
- Snowshoeing
- Cross-country skiing
Best months
January · February · October · November
Visiting
- Admission: A vehicle admission sticker is not required at Hoffman Hills.
- Hours: Open 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. year-round.
- Phone: 715-232-1242
Nearby
- Chippewa River State Trail (14 mi)
- Red Cedar State Trail (14 mi)
- Old Abe State Trail (22 mi)
- Lake Wissota State Park (23 mi)
- Chippewa Moraine State Recreation Area (26 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.