Kettle Moraine State Forest – Loew Lake Unit
Photo: Wisconsin DNR
The Loew Lake Unit of the Kettle Moraine State Forest is situated along Wisconsin's Ice Age National Scenic Trail. Hiking, horseback riding, fishing and hunting opportunities are available in the forest. Loew Lake is a day-use property and there is no overnight camping.
Quick answers
When is the best time to visit Kettle Moraine State Forest – Loew Lake Unit?
It depends on what you came for. Fall color is best in October; boating & paddling in June–September; horseback riding in June and September–October; and snowmobiling in January–February.
What can you do at Kettle Moraine State Forest – Loew Lake Unit in each season?
Winter (December–February): hiking, fishing, snowmobiling and snowshoeing. Spring (March–May): hiking, fishing and hunting. Summer (June–August): hiking, boating & paddling, fishing and horseback riding. Fall (September–November): hiking, fall color, boating & paddling, fishing, horseback riding and hunting.
Do you need a state park sticker at Kettle Moraine State Forest – Loew Lake Unit?
No. Kettle Moraine State Forest – Loew Lake Unit doesn't require a vehicle sticker or a state trail pass.
What state parks and trails are near Kettle Moraine State Forest – Loew Lake Unit?
The closest state properties, as the crow flies: Kettle Moraine State Forest – Pike Lake Unit (7 mi), Kettle Moraine State Forest – Lapham Peak Unit (13 mi) and Havenwoods State Forest (19 mi).
Good for
- Boating & paddling
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Hunting
- Snowmobiling
- Snowshoeing
Best months
January · February · June · July · August · September · October · November
Visiting
- Admission: A vehicle admission sticker is not required at Loew Lake.
- Hours: Open 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. year-round.
- Address: 989 Emerald Dr. Hartford, WI 53027
- Phone: 262-670-3400
Nearby
- Kettle Moraine State Forest – Pike Lake Unit (7 mi)
- Kettle Moraine State Forest – Lapham Peak Unit (13 mi)
- Havenwoods State Forest (19 mi)
- Lizard Mound State Park (19 mi)
- Kettle Moraine State Forest – Southern Unit (21 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.