Photo: Wisconsin DNR
Lake views and glacial features provide great vistas on the trails within this 2,000-acre park. Ten walk-in campsites, carry-in boat launches, and a picnic area with reservable shelter are found on the south side of the park's two wild lakes. A premier segment of the Ice Age National Scenic Trail meanders through the park.
Quick answers
When is the best time to visit Straight Lake State Park?
It depends on what you came for. Camping is best in June–September, fall color in September–October, boating & paddling in June–September and cross-country skiing in January–February.
What can you do at Straight Lake State Park in each season?
Winter (December–February): winter camping, hiking, fishing, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. Spring (March–May): camping, hiking, fishing and hunting. Summer (June–August): camping, hiking, boating & paddling, fishing and picnics & shelters. Fall (September–November): camping, hiking, fall color, boating & paddling, fishing, hunting and picnics & shelters.
Do you need a state park sticker at Straight Lake State Park?
Yes. Every motor vehicle that stops at Straight Lake 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 Straight Lake State Park in winter?
Yes. The campground parking lot is not plowed during the winter months.
What state parks and trails are near Straight Lake State Park?
The closest state properties, as the crow flies: Gandy Dancer State Trail (Southern) (6 mi), Interstate State Park (18 mi) and Cattail State Trail (19 mi).
Good for
- Boating & paddling
- Camping
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Hunting
- Picnics & shelters
- Snowshoeing
- Cross-country skiing
Best months
January · February · 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: 2700 120th St. Luck, WI 54853
- Phone: 715-483-3747
Accessibility
- Accessible campsite -- every developed campground here has at least one
- Accessible fishing pier
From the DNR's accessibility guide, reviewed October 2026. Call the property to confirm before you go.
Nearby
- Gandy Dancer State Trail (Southern) (6 mi)
- Interstate State Park (18 mi)
- Cattail State Trail (19 mi)
- Stower Seven Lakes State Trail (21 mi)
- Governor Knowles State Forest (22 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.