Take This Unforgettable Road Trip To 5 Of Wisconsin’s Least-Visited State Parks
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Ben Jones
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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.
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.
Wildcat Mountain State Park, E13660 WI-33, Ontario, WI 54651, USA
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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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.
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Wildcat Mountain State Park, E13660 WI-33, Ontario, WI 54651, USA
Mill Bluff State Park, 15819 Funnel Rd, Camp Douglas, WI 54618, USA
Buckhorn State Park, W8450 Buckhorn Park Ave, Necedah, WI 54646, USA
Roche-A-Cri State Park, 1767 WI-13 Trunk, Friendship, WI 53934, USA
Hartman Creek State Park, N2480 Hartman Creek Rd, Waupaca, WI 54981, USA