Backpacking in Wisconsin state parks and forests

The state forests and parks listed below offer trails and sites for backpack camping.

Some of the campsites can be reserved through the Web or phoning (888) WI PARKS ((888) 947-2757, TTY (800) 274-7275); some are first-come-first-served; and still others require a permit from the forest office. Call the park or forest in which you're interested for details.

Name	Backpack sites	Hiking trail miles
Big Bay State Park	7	10
Black River State Forest	*	33
Brule River State Forest	*	26
Buckhorn State Park	23	4
Copper Falls State Park	2	7
Flambeau River State Forest	14 (canoe)	22
Glacial Drumlin State Trail	15	50
Governor Dodge State Park	6	38
Governor Knowles State Forest	6	38
Kettle Moraine State Forest--Northern Unit	6	133
These sites are along the Ice Age Trail. Each site has a Adirondack style shelter and fire ring. Users may also set up tents outside the shelter. Each site can accommodate 10 people. All camping equipment and drinking water must be backpacked in and all refuse packed out. Camping is limited to one night per site.
Kettle Moraine State Forest--Southern Unit	3	57
These sites are along the Ice Age Trail. Each site has a Adirondack style shelter and fire ring. Users may also set up tents outside the shelter. Each site can accommodate 10 people. All camping equipment and drinking water must be backpacked in and all refuse packed out. Camping is limited to one night per site.
Lapham Peak Unit Kettle Moraine State Forest	1	21
Newport State Park	16	30
Northern Highland-American Legion State Forest	13 (wilderness) 73 (canoe) *	39
Pattison State Park	3	62
Rock Island State Park	40	10

* Off-site camping by permit only.

For more information, ask Dave Benish, camping program manager, (608) 264-8960.