There are over 60 state parks in Wisconsin, each offering unique features and opportunities, ranging from hiking to cross-country skiing to snowshoeing to camping and fishing. These parks have plenty of outdoor opportunities for adventurous travelers. With several state parks to choose from, deciding the best ones to visit can be challenging, especially for visitors planning their first trip to the state. To help travelers make the right choices, we're discussing the 10 most stunning Wisconsin State Parks worth traveling for.

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10 Copper Falls State Park

If breathtaking views can make a place outstanding, then Copper Falls State Park is the most impressive in Wisconsin. Located on the northern side of the state, the park features beautiful gorges meandering through it and incredible hiking trails which lead travelers to some of the state's most beautiful waterfalls. The park boasts interesting activities for every season. It offers swimming, fishing, camping, and picnicking opportunities in summer, and ice fishing, snowshoeing, and cross-country skiing in winter. Copper Falls State is a magical destination and deserves to be on a traveler's bucket list.

  • Opening hours: 6:00 am – 11:00 pm
  • Admission fee: $8 per Wisconsin vehicle, $11 per outside vehicle, and $3 for residents aged 65+

9 Devil’s Lake State Park

Visiting Wisconsin’s largest and most visited state park is always worth it, thanks to its unmatched beauty. This park is beautiful year-round, with every season bringing a different feel, but it is most impressive in autumn. The park offers incredible opportunities and amenities for travelers, including a gorgeous beach around Devil’s Lake, which is excellent for swimming. Hiking in Devil’s Lake State Park is magical, and hiking to the top offers outstanding views.

  • Opening hours: 6:00 am – 11:00 pm
  • Admission fee: $8 per Wisconsin vehicle, $11 per outside vehicle

8 High Cliff State Park

Overlooking Lake Winnebago, High cliff State Park is easily reachable on a car drive or public transportation. Boasting a campground, picnic areas, an observation tower, a marina, and historical sites, this park is worth exploring - and is definitely one of Wisconsin's most stunning state parks to travel for. It has cabins, some of which are accessible to vacationers with disabilities. The park also features other incredible facilities, including grills, tables, water, and restrooms.

  • Opening hours: 6:00 am – 11:00 pm
  • Admission fee: $8 per Wisconsin, $11 per outside vehicle, and $3 per resident aged 65+

7 Mirror Lake State Park

Located south of Wisconsin Dells, Mirror Lake State Park is an excellent spot to go canoeing, bird watching, fishing, swimming, and fishing. It boasts 147 campsites, hiking and biking trails, picnic spots, and several cross-country ski trails. Mirror Lake State Park is one of the best destinations for perfect weekend getaways and among the best things to do when visiting Wisconsin Dells. The park offers fantastic amenities, including adaptive equipment for travelers with mobility issues.

  • Opening hours: 6:00 am – 11:00 pm
  • Admission fee: $8 per Wisconsin vehicle, $11 per outside vehicle, and $3 per resident aged 65+

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6 Rocky Arbor State Park

Nestled in Wisconsin Dells, Rocky Arbor State Park is one of Wisconsin's most stunning state parks worth traveling for. It is one of the best spots to enjoy hiking and picnicking, especially during the off-season. Camping is one of the best accommodation options, allowed from Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day Weekend. There is a lot to explore in the park, including pine trees, several animals, and sandstone bluffs. The park boasts incredible amenities, such as showers, flush toilets, and electricity.

  • Opening hours: 6:00 am – 11:00 pm
  • Admission fee: $8 per Wisconsin vehicle, $11 per outside vehicle, and $3 for senior residents aged 65+

5 Peninsula State Park

Stretching 4,000 acres, Peninsula State Park is one of the best in Wisconsin and offers fantastic amenities. There are over 20 miles of hiking trails, 460 campsites, an 18-hole golf course, and a range of attractions, including a gorgeous historic lighthouse and a theater for entertainment after a long day of exploring the beautiful park. There are many water opportunities that the park presents, including swimming, fishing, and boating.

  • Opening hours: 6:00 am – 11:00 pm
  • Admission fee: $10 per state vehicle, $13 per day for outside-of-the-state vehicles, and $3 for state residents aged 65+

4 Amnicon Falls State Park

Located on the northern side of Wisconsin, just south of Lake Superior, Amnicon Falls State Park is a must-visit. Featuring four striking waterfalls, the park has 36 campgrounds, one of which is accessible to travelers with disabilities. The Trails surrounding the gorgeous waterfalls lead to some of the most impressive observation areas where a vacationer can enjoy spectacular views and magnificent pools along the Amnicon River.

  • Opening hours: 6:00 am – 11:00 pm
  • Admission fee: $8 for state vehicles, $11 for outside-the-state vehicles, and $3 for senior residents aged 65+

3 Wyalusing State Park

Situated on the state's southwest side, near Madison, Wyalusing State Park is one of the oldest in the state and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The park offers plenty of opportunities for fun adventures – from canoeing to cycling to hiking and picnicking. Overlooking the junction of the Mississippi and Wisconsin Rivers. Surrounded by a magnificent landscape of beautiful forests, Wyalusing State Park is the best place to be!

  • Opening time: 6:00 am – 11:00 pm
  • Admission fee: $8 per vehicle, $11 per outside-the-state vehicle, and $3 per senior resident aged 65+

2 Big Bay State Park

Located on Madeline Island, on the eastern side, just off Wisconsin’s coast, Big Bay State is one of the most impressive and is worth exploring. The park guarantees incredible views of Lake Superior and is recognized for boasting gorgeous sandstone bluffs along the shore. This place offers plenty of opportunities other than watersports. There is a magnificent beach, about seven miles of hiking trails, and numerous campgrounds.

  • Opening hours: 6:00 am – 11:00 pm
  • Admission fee: $8 per Wisconsin vehicle, $11 per an outside vehicle, and $3 per senior resident aged 65+

1 Kettle Moraine State Park

Kettle Moraine State Park has Southern and Northern sides, each presenting unique features and opportunities. The park’s Northern side boasts about 30,000 acres of rolling hills, magnificent forests, grasslands, and beautiful lakes. On the southern part of the park, vacationers have over 22,000 acres of recreational area, including some hiking areas with some of the most spectacular views of the surrounding.

  • Opening hours: 6:00 am – 11:00 pm
  • Admission fee: $8 for resident vehicles, $11 for non-resident vehicles, and $3 for senior residents aged 65+