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Buckhorn State Park has 29 walk-in sites that are reachable by boat or via a hiking trail.
Buckhorn State Park is located on a 30,000-acre peninsula that extends into Castle Rock Lake.
Buckhorn offers a wealth of aquatic activities, and has a hiking nature trail and a canoe launch and interpretive trail.
www.villageprofile.com /wisconsin/mauston/05/topic.html   (855 words)

  
 Wisconsin Outdoor, state parks, forests and recreation areas.
The park's 1,243 acres are nestled among 500 foot bluffs where the Trempealeau and Mississippi Rivers meet.
This park, overlooking the largest inland lake in Wisconsin, is situated on limestone cliffs, once sacred to Native Americans.
A 200-acre wildlife refuge is adjacent to the 924 acre park.
www.pair.com /mud3/wisconsinoutdoor/stateparks.htm   (1421 words)

  
 Wisconsin State Parks and Forests
This new state park in Dane County was established during Wisconsin State Parks' 2000 centennial year.
This new park in Marinette County, established during Wisconsin State Parks' 2000 centennial year, is not yet fully developed.
A section of the forest is adjacent to the new Governor Thompson State Park.
www.huntfishcampwisconsin.com /Parks.html   (2834 words)

  
 WDNR - Buckhorn State Park Outdoor Activities
A little more than 4,500 acres at the tip of the peninsula and along the Yellow River were purchased by the state and became Buckhorn State Park and Wildlife Area.
The best places to catch fish from Buckhorn's shores are off the 90-foot accessible fishing pier by the North Picnic Area, and from the shoreline by the canoe launch.
The most popular areas are near the Buckhorn Bridge, the mouth of the Little Yellow River, and the railroad bridge on the northeast end of the flowage.
www.dnr.state.wi.us /org/land/parks/specific/buckhorn/outdoor.htm   (940 words)

  
 Wildernet - Buckhorn State Park
Located on the state's fourth largest body of water, the park is a rich nature resource attracting anglers, boaters, hunters, and hikers.
Buckhorn State Park is segregated by developed park area and wildlife area.
Originally inhabited by the Winnebago Indians and comprised of primarily white pine, the land was referred to as "unbroken wilderness." By the mid-1800s, the lumber industry moved in and lumbered heavily for nearly two decades.
www.wildernet.com /pages/area.cfm?areaID=WISPBK   (617 words)

  
 Wisconsin Attractions: State Parks, Forests and Recreation Areas
It is the only state park with a swimming pool, which is equipped with a lift for persons with disabilities.
Buckhorn is a 2,500-acre peninsula jutting into the Castle Rock Flowage of the Wisconsin River.
On State Park Rd, 2 miles S of SR 114, 9 miles SE of Appleton, Sherwood, Calumet County.
www.wisconline.com /attractions/parks.html   (3866 words)

  
 Buckhorn State Park, a Wisconsin State Park
Buckhorn State Park, established in 1971, includes a 4,500-acre park and wildlife area, a peninsula in the Castle Rock Flowage of the Wisconsin River, and land along the Yellow River--a paradise for water recreationists, hunters, hikers and nature lovers.
Long before the area was purchased for the present-day park, sportsmen from Wisconsin and surrounding states hunted the area with primitive weapons.
Wisconsin Buckhorn State Park Youth Deer Hunt - Wisconsin Buckhorn State Park Youth Deer Hunt...
www.stateparks.com /buckhorn_juneau.html   (1813 words)

  
 Wisconsin State Parks - Extensive Camping, Boating, Trails and Recreational Opportunities   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
Wisconsin state parks, forests, and recreation areas are as varied as the areas around them--there are forests, prairies, lakes, rivers, hills, and valleys.
This new park in Marinette County, established during Wisconsin State Parks' 2000 centennial year, is not yet open to the public.
Wisconsin's First Capitol (exit DNR) historic site is less than a mile to the west.
www.justnorth.com /Activities/Camping/WisconsinStateParks/tabid/353/Default.aspx   (3102 words)

  
 Wisconsin's Best Family Fishing Getaways
Once upon a time, many Wisconsin urban and suburban residents used to bundle the kids and a mountain of gear into the family station wagon each summer and head north for a week or two of fishing.
Buckhorn State Park, located on the peninsula where the flowage's two arms meet, has a beach, group and backpacking campsites, hiking and nature trails and summer programs for kids.
Located in Yellowstone Lake State Park, this is the largest of several man-made lakes in the Driftless Area of southwestern Wisconsin.
radio.weblogs.com /0126495/stories/2004/06/03/wisconsinsBestFamilyFishin.html   (2458 words)

  
 List of Wisconsin state parks - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
This is a list of state parks and reserves in the Wisconsin state park system.
Wisconsin State Parks from the State of Wisconsin
Wisconsin DNR Maps State Parks, Forests and Recreation Areas
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/List_of_Wisconsin_state_parks   (217 words)

  
 Wildernet - Buckhorn Island State Park
The park is a designated preserve land that does invite the public to use the land for rest, relaxation and education.
Attractions - Buckhorn Island State Park is comprised of 895 acres of marsh, meadows and woods.
Currently, the park is undergoing restoration to re-establish wetland cover and water levels and increase the diversity of native flora and fauna.
areas.wildernet.com /pages/statepark.cfm?areaID=NYSPBK   (376 words)

  
 Diana's Kayaking Expedition, July 2003   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
The park is 3.5 miles South on Wisconsin State Route 123.
Buckhorn State Park is a 4,500-acre park and wildlife area and is located on a peninsula in the Castle Rock flowage of the Wisconsin River.
Perrot State Park is named for Nicholas Perrot, an early French explorer who established one of the first European encampments in the Upper Mississippi Valley.
www.multimedialibrary.com /kayak/logs/index_06_30_2003.asp   (1426 words)

  
 GORP - Introduction - The Best in Tent Camping: Wisconsin   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
Wisconsin is rich in both human and natural history.
The bluffs of Perrot State Park overlook Minnesota.
The central state has the remote and wild Black River State Forest, where timber wolves have reclaimed their old domain, with the quiet of East Fork campground returning you to nature.
gorp.away.com /gorp/publishers/menasha/wis_camp.htm   (454 words)

  
 Wisconsin Ag Connection - Youth Deer Hunt Scheduled at Buckhorn Park   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
Park Superintendent Joe Stecker-Kochanski says the November 5 and 6 event will offer help to those who want to learn deer hunting techniques.
They will be allowed to hunt on approximately 2,000 acres of Buckhorn State Park and Buckhorn Wildlife Area south of Necedah in Juneau County.
The chaperone is not allowed to hunt or carry a firearm, must be at least 21 years old, and have at least five years hunting experience.
www.wisconsinagconnection.com /story-state.cfm?Id=476&yr=2005   (219 words)

  
 Juneau County, Wisconsin, USA - Juneau County Adventures - Juneau County Parks
Wilderness Park is over 80 acres and has over 100 campsites for tent and trailer, electricity, toilets, boating, swimming, fishing, playground, picnic tables, concessions, grills, firewood, water, group camping, shelter, scenic trails, boat ramp, water skiing, and showers.
Kennedy Park, on the shores of the Lemonweir River, is situated within a 200 acre parcel of County Forest.
Buckhorn State Park includes a 4,500-acre park and wildlife area along the Castle Rock Flowage and Yellow River.
www.juneaucounty.com /tourism.asp?cid=12&id=183   (410 words)

  
 Wander Wisconsin - Part of the Wisconsin Youth Company
Buckhorn State Park, established in 1971, includes a 4,500-acre park and wildlife area, a peninsula in the Castle Rock Flowage of the Wisconsin River, and land along the Yellow River--a paradise for water recreationists, hikers and nature lovers.
The 9,117-acre state park is 2 miles south of Barabo0 and about 30 miles north of Madison.
Muskegon State Park is located four miles west of North Muskegon on the shore of Lake Michigan.
www.wanderwisconsin.org /trips-descriptions.html   (3843 words)

  
 Juneau County, Wisconsin, USA - Juneau County Adventures - The Lakes
Both Castle Rock and Petenwell Lakes are created by power dams on the Wisconsin River.The river forms the eastern boundary of the county.
Petenwell Lake is the 2nd largest inland lake in Wisconsin and is famed for its fishing.
Buckhorn State Park, Castle Rock Park and Germantown Park offers visitors plenty of space to picnic and enjoy the view.
www.juneaucounty.com /tourism.asp?cid=219&id=221   (193 words)

  
 JS Online:Passport opens way to state park strolls
Not a long walk, because this is one of Wisconsin's smallest state parks, but a half-hour or so on wooded trails is enough to stretch the legs and clear the head after a long drive.
In addition to serving as a pocket-size guide to state parks, trails and forests, the passport also allowed visitors to record each visit and even have the passport stamped as validation.
Wisconsin State Parks Centennial Passports ($15) can still be obtained at some state parks that have not exhausted their supply.
www.jsonline.com /dd/destwis/apr04/221915.asp   (818 words)

  
 Park Falls Wisconsin Vacation Cabin Rentals at Buckhorn Retreat Wisconsin Resort Cabin Vacations in Price County ...
The Buckhorn Retreat history started in the middle 20's when a small tavern was opened at the junction of Camp C Creek and County Highway G (Now State Highway 182) near Park Falls Wisconsin.
The Buckhorn Tavern was a gathering spot for sportsmen for all of its history.
Buckhorn Retreat, now a completely remodeled vacation cabin rental, along with 30 acres of land is surrounded by the Chequamegon National Forest and is adjacent to Recreational Trail 105, near Park Falls Wisconsin, for easy access to unlimited exploring.
www.buckhornretreat.com   (269 words)

  
 Picture this -- Wisconsin Traveler -- August 2000
Wisconsin's oldest state park, Interstate State Park in St. Croix Falls, celebrates 100 years of providing outdoor recreation with a photo contest.
Submit your work of either Wisconsin Interstate Park or Minnesota Interstate Park (on the opposite bank of the St. Croix River) in one of six categories.
Buckhorn State Park in Juneau County would like to see your images of wildlife, wildflowers, plants, people and open landscapes...all taken within park boundaries, of course.
www.wnrmag.com /travel/2000/aug00.htm   (503 words)

  
 Nearby Wisconsin State Parks
Mill Bluff State Park near Camp Douglas is part of the Ice Age National Scientific Reserve and offers a spectacular view of picturesque rock formations.
Buckhorn State Park near Necedah is a 2,512 acre peninsula jutting into the Castle Rock Flowage of the Wisconsin River.
You can buy either an annual sticker, for admission to all state parks and forests for the calendar year or a daily sticker, valid only on the date of issue.
www.elroy-sparta-trail.com /parks.htm   (279 words)

  
 :: Buckmasters Great Lakes ::   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
Youths 12 to 16 years old again have a chance at a special youth hunt this year at Buckhorn State Park near Necedah.
Applications are due by July 15 and are available from: Youth Deer Hunt, Buckhorn State Park, W8450 Buckhorn Park Ave., Necedah, WI, 54646-7338.
The chaperone is not allowed to hunt or carry a firearm, must be at least 21 years old, and have at least 5 years hunting experience.
www.buckmasters.com /more_buckmasters/zones/features/030226Z6Hunt.html   (362 words)

  
 Into the Outdoors TV Series- Spring Has Sprung
Buckhorn State Park: This 4,500-acre park and wildlife area is a hunter and angler’s dream.
Camping is a great activity to enjoy with the whole family, and Wisconsin’s State Parks System encourages people of all abilities to have fun in the parks, so six state parks have cabins fully accessible to people with disabilities.
• Blue Mound State Park: Blue Mound is the highest point in southern Wisconsin, and you can view from an observation tower, splash around in the swimming pool equipped with a lift for people with disabilities, or use one of the year-round trails at the park.
www.intotheoutdoors.org /ito_sg_304_cabin.html   (529 words)

  
 Central Wisconsin Campgrounds - Camping Sites
Buckhorn is an evolving park in a wild area that keeps improving over time.
Lake Wissota State Park is close to the city of Chippewa Falls—too close feared, before coming to check...
Roche-A-Cri is quite a landmark on the Wisconsin landscape, as is the state park that surrounds and protects it...
www.trails.com /activity.asp?area=11394   (520 words)

  
 Wisconsin
From mid-May to November 1, this 272-acre park on the shores of Lake Geneva offers wooded campsites, 2,200 feet of sand beach and picnic areas.
Managed with a wilderness philosophy, the park's 2,440 acres of forests and 11 miles of Lake Michigan shoreline offer quiet alternatives to bustling Door County.
This county-operated trail extends from downtown Oshkosh 22 miles to Hortonville in Outagamie County and from Tigerton 16 miles to Birnamwood in Shawano County.
www.localusa.com /wisconsin/parks   (3033 words)

  
 Juneau County Area - Wisconsin Lakes Realty
The Wisconsin River Valley is one of the most beautiful areas of Wisconsin.
Though many visitors to Wisconsin Dells are aware of the sights and events of the immediate area, few are not aware of the Big Lakes- Lake Petenwell and Castle Rock Lake.
They are the 2nd and 4th largest lakes in Wisconsin covering 23,000 and 13,000 acres respectively, and boast of fantastic fishing of all species as well as many gorgeous and secluded sand beaches to beach your boat and enjoy fun in the sun.
www.wislakes.com /junaeucntyarea.html   (346 words)

  
 EPA: Federal Register: Wisconsin River Power Company; Notice of Availability of Environmental Assessment
The EA analyzes the environmental impacts of Wisconsin River Power Company's application to sell 2,380 acres of project lands along with four recreation sites to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR).
All lands are part of the Castle Rock/Petenwell Hydroelectric Project located on the Wisconsin and Yellow Rivers in Adams, Juneau and Woods Counties, Wisconsin.
The WDNR proposes to use these lands to expand its Buckhorn State Park and Wildlife Area.
www.epa.gov /fedrgstr/EPA-IMPACT/2000/January/Day-21/i1430.htm   (269 words)

  
 Snowmobile Price County - Park Falls & Prentice, Wisconsin - Snowmobiling Info from Snow Tracks
Price County, Wisconsin is one of the top ten snowmobile destinations in North America as rated by Snotrax International Magazine (Fall 2003)
Price County, located in Northwestern Wisconsin, is home to a variety of natural resources.
With miles of trails, 147,000 acres of Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest, 28,500 Acres of State Forest Land, 90,000 aces of County Forest land, and 18,000 acres of water, including 98 lakes, 45 trout streams, three major rivers and six county parks - it's not difficult to understand why your next adventure should be in Price County.
www.snowtracks.com /wisconsin/pricecounty.htm   (290 words)

  
 Boating America Wisconsin
These three lakes are located in southern Wisconsin between Delavan and Lake Geneva along Wisconsin State Route 50.
Several other recreational areas are available along Lake Superior’s Shoreline including Lake Park (in Port Wing off Wisconsin State Route 13), Red Cliff (just south of the Red Cliff Indian Reservation), Bayview Park, (on the mainland just across from Madeline Island) and Memorial Park (located in Chequamegon Bay).
Lake Wissota State Park lies on the eastern shoreline of this scenic lake.
www.boatingamerica.com /states/wisconsin/wiscons.htm   (1461 words)

  
 Northern & Central Wisconsin Real Estate - Midwest Land Locator Service - Wisconsin real estate, vacation property, ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
Your first destination into Central Wisconsin must be to view the unique rock formations upon one of Wisconsin Dells' famous boat tours on Lake Delton.
Discover Buckhorn State Park and Recreational Area on the shores of Castle Rock Lake.
Once a means of transportation for the fur traders and logging industry, today the namesake of Wisconsin is 430 miles of pure recreation with boating, canoeing, fishing, and sightseeing.
www.midwestlandlocator.com /info-nc.html   (682 words)

  
 Wisconsin
Bong State Recreation Area maintains a dog training area for dogs to be off leash.
Governor Dodge State Park has a pet swim area next to each swimming beach and designated pet picnic areas.
Dogs are not permitted in Heritage Hill State Park, Copper Culture State Park and portions of Kettle Moraine State Forest and Havenwoods StateForest.
www.hikewithyourdog.com /States/Wisconsin.html   (180 words)

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