Take This Unforgettable Road Trip To 5 Of Wisconsin’s Least-Visited State Parks

Wisconsin has an incredible system of state parks. It has 66 state parks and recreation areas that cover a combined 60,570 acres. The parks include gorgeous sparkling lakes, lush wild forests, and rugged hiking trails that will take you to some spectacular views. Some of the best parks in the system are not overrun with visitors – here are five of Wisconsin's least-visited state parks worth seeking out.

The Route

This route will cover 125 mikes and take about two and a half hours – allow plenty of time to explore the parks. See a Google Map of the route before you go.

1. Wildcat Mountain State Park

This scenic park is tucked into the rugged terrain of the Driftless Area of Wisconsin, on the Kickapoo River. Sandstone bluffs offer some incredible vistas.

2. Mill Bluff State Park

Ancient sandstone bluffs soar skyward in this park that was once part of an ancient glacial lake. You can see the park from a nearby interstate highway but it takes visitors into another world. The park is just outside Camp Douglas.

3. Buckhorn State Park

This sprawling park covers nearly 7,000 acres and it’s surrounded by water. The park is located on a peninsula on Castle Rock Lake, a large reservoir formed by the confluence of the Wisconsin and Yellow Rivers.

4. Roche-A-Cri State Park

In Adams, this remarkable park features a massive stone bluff. It’s home to ancient petroglyphs and it’s the only publicly accessible rock art site in Wisconsin.

5. Hartman Creek State Park

Near Waupaca, this quiet 1,400-acre state park is hime to several small lakes. The Ice Age National Scenic Trail also passes through the park.

Once you’ve completed this road trip to Wisconsin's least-visited state parks, there’s still a lot more to explore in the Badger State. Here are 11 lesser-known Wisconsin parks that are absolutely amazing.