Black River State Park Wisconsin

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Black river state park wisconsin.

Wisconsin state park capacity updates. What makes black river country known for having some of the best atv utv and single track motorcycle trails. Despite its name blackwater or the original oka lusa water black in the muscogee language the blackwater river is normally a transparent golden brown when seen against the white sandbars. Webster street po box 7921 madison wi 53707 7921.

The area is unique among the state forests mainly because of its geological features. Webster street po box 7921 madison wi 53707 7921 call 1 888 936 7463 tty access via relay 711 from 7 a m. The wisconsin state park system provides places for outdoor recreation and for learning about nature and conservation. The forest lies on the edge of the glaciated central plain east of the rough coulee region or driftless area of wisconsin.

A vehicle admission sticker is required to visit state park system properties. From scenic overlooks on their peaks you can look to the northeast where 10 000 years ago the bottled up glacial meltwater of lake wisconsin once covered 1 800 square miles. Most of the stream flows through undeveloped lands of the blackwater state forest and blackwater river state park core areas of the largest contiguous longleaf pine wiregrass ecosystem left in. A state trail pass is required on certain trails.

Come and join the fun. A vehicle admission sticker is required to visit state park system properties. Black river state forest wisconsin state park system. Black river state forest.

Atvers can ride 100 miles through jackson county. Annual stickers and passes can be purchased online or over the phone. A state trail pass is required on certain trails. Wisconsin department of natural resources 101 s.

The black river state forest established in 1957 includes approximately 67 000 acres in jackson county. State parks forests trails and recreation areas see more than 17 million visits a year. The 300 foot high glacial mounds strung out like a seven mile long necklace in the black river state forest seem like islands in a vast ocean of trees. Wisconsin state park system reservations tel 1 888 947 2757.