Northwoods & Lake Superior state parks
23 places your sticker opens, and what to do at each.
The Northwoods & Lake Superior region has 23 Wisconsin State Park System properties: 7 state trails, 6 rivers & flowages, 5 state parks, 4 state forests and 1 recreation area.
Things to do
- Fall color: 22 of 23 places, best October
- Hiking: 20 of 23 places, best May–June and September–October
- Cross-country skiing: 17 of 23 places, best January–February
- Snowshoeing: 17 of 23 places, best January–February
- Snowmobiling: 16 of 23 places, best January–February
- Boating & paddling: 15 of 23 places, best June–September
- Camping: 14 of 23 places, best June–September
- ATV / UTV / off-road: 14 of 23 places, best June–October
- Biking: 13 of 23 places, best May–June and September–October
- Hunting: 13 of 23 places, best November
Good to know
- Winter camping: Big Bay State Park, Copper Falls State Park, Flambeau River State Forest and Straight Lake State Park. Winter camping statewide.
- No vehicle sticker needed: 12 of 23 places. Every place with no sticker needed.
- Accessibility information (accessible campsites, cabins, piers, trails and more): 14 of 23 places. Accessible facilities statewide.
Every property in Northwoods & Lake Superior
- Amnicon Falls State Park (state park): Amnicon Falls State Park features a series of delightful waterfalls and rapids along the Amnicon River. You can view them from a covered…
- Bearskin State Trail (state trail): Named for the Bearskin Creek the trail follows, this former railroad corridor is an opportunity to experience the Northwoods of Wisconsin…
- Big Bay State Park (state park): On the eastern side of Madeline Island, the largest of the Apostle Islands archipelago, Big Bay State Park features picturesque sandstone…
- Brule River State Forest (state forest): The Brule River State Forest offers exceptional recreational opportunities, including river paddling, world-class trout fishing, wildlife…
- Chippewa Flowage (wild river / flowage): The Chippewa Flowage, a 15,300-acre impoundment, is located in central Sawyer County, 15 miles east of Hayward. Dotted with about 200…
- Copper Falls State Park (state park): Ancient lava flows, deep gorges and spectacular waterfalls make Copper Falls State Park one of Wisconsin's most scenic parks. Log…
- Flambeau River State Forest (state forest): The Flambeau River State Forest provides excellent backcountry opportunities, including wooded hiking trails, ATV and snowmobile trails…
- Gandy Dancer State Trail (Northern) (northern segment): The northern segment of the Gandy Dancer State Trail begins on the Minnesota side of the St. Croix River. The trail runs for 31 miles in…
- Gandy Dancer State Trail (Southern) (southern segment): The southern segment of the Gandy Dancer State Trail travels for 47 miles in Wisconsin through the communities of Centuria, Milltown…
- Governor Knowles State Forest (state forest): This 55-mile-long forest in northwestern Wisconsin parallels the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway and offers camping, paddling, hiking…
- Menominee River State Recreation Area (state recreation area): Menominee River State Recreation Area straddles the banks of the scenic Menominee River for several miles in northeast Wisconsin. Canoe…
- Nicolet State Trail (state trail): This county-operated trail meanders for more than 89 miles through the Nicolet National Forest in northeastern Wisconsin. The trail…
- Northern Highland American Legion State Forest (state forest): With over 236,000 acres and more than 900 lakes within its boundaries, the Northern Highland - American Legion State Forest provides…
- Pattison State Park (state park): Pattison State Park features the highest waterfalls in Wisconsin and the fourth highest waterfall east of the Rocky Mountains. Big Manitou…
- Pike Wild River (wild river / flowage): Numerous rapids and waterfalls blend with rock bluffs along this rugged river in northeast Wisconsin. The Pike River watershed includes…
- Pine-Popple Wild Rivers (wild river / flowage): The 89-mile Pine River and its major tributary, the 62-mile Popple River, offer a true wild experience, being among Wisconsin's more…
- Saunders State Trail (state trail): This 8-mile county-operated trail links with the Gandy Dancer State Trail south of the city of Superior in Douglas County. The trail…
- Straight Lake State Park (state park): Lake views and glacial features provide great vistas on the trails within this 2,000-acre park. Ten walk-in campsites, carry-in boat…
- Totogatic Wild River (wild river / flowage): The Totogatic River is a wild gem flowing through Bayfield, Sawyer, Washburn, Douglas and Burnett counties. The river provides rich…
- Turtle-Flambeau Scenic Waters Area (scenic waters area): Undisturbed, wooded shorelines and islands offer the opportunity to boat, camp, fish and enjoy the outdoors in wild and rugged northern…
- Tuscobia State Trail (state trail): This 74-mile trail on a former rail corridor is one of the longest rail trails in the state, running from Park Falls to the Wild Rivers…
- Wild Rivers State Trail (state trail): The Wild Rivers State Trail stretches 104 miles through Douglas, Washburn and Barron counties in northwest Wisconsin. The surrounding area…
- Willow Flowage (wild river / flowage): With limited development and access, the Willow Flowage Scenic Waters Area is a large, island-studded reservoir with a truly wild flavor…
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