This is one of our all-time favorite destinations. This is a must if you ever visit Wisconsin! The trails are great, the campsites are spacious, and the natural rock formations are beautiful!
Reservations We have always made our reservations 11 months to the day in advance to guarantee our spots. We usually go with multiple families so this is a must if you want to have multiple sites near each other. This campground has always filled up quickly for weekends, but I feel with COVID campsites are a hot commodity and are filling up even quicker than usual. Hiking This is honestly the best Wisconsin has to offer! So many amazing trails with spectacular views! Some of our favorite hikes are listed below.
Our family enjoys climbing up the big boulders to the top trail, the West Bluff Trail. I'm not a huge fan of heights, I've rock climbed the tumbled rocks multiple times, however, I prefer to go up the stairs on the West Bluff Trail. When my husband was a kid, him and his sisters found a cave about halfway up the tumbled rocks. He enjoys taking our kids and friends to explore it each year too! If you are up for the challenge, this is definitely it! There is no path, you make your own. If following trails is more your speed, but you still enjoy a challenge, you can hike the Tumbled Rock Trail and then connect with the West Bluff Trail to make a loop. Another fun adventurous activity is to jump off of Rock 8. Rock 8 is a spot where you can climb the boulders down to the lakeshore and jump in. Depending on the lake water level, Rock 8 can range from 4-12 feet from the water. This is located about half way down the Tumbled Rock Trail. On a hot summer day, you will know exactly where it is because you will see the line of people waiting their turn to jump in!
Our favorite time to see Devils Doorway is at sunset. You definitely have to time it correctly and make sure to give yourself plenty of time to get there and stake out a spot for some spectacular views! Also bring flashlights for the hike back. I suggest coming back from the East Wooded Trail. This is much safer since you walk though the woods instead of near the steep cliffs.
Nearby trails and rock formations
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Camping
This is another one of our favorite places in Wisconsin to camp. There is a lot to do in this small park. The campground is on a small and narrow 3 mile lake called Lake Wazeecha. If you get lucky you can book a campsite with water access. You can leave your boat at your own personal beach. The sites are wooded and spacious too! Water Activities If you're not lucky enough to get a campsite on the lake, there are big red sanded beaches on both sides of the lake to enjoy some fun in the sun. There is also a very nice boat launch, and the kids love catching crayfish and fishing from the pier. We really enjoy to bring the kayaks and get out before the speed boats. There is a secluded little channel that you can access from the lake. It loops around back to the lake, but its a fun little spot to kayak. Friends of ours always bring their speed boats and jet skis. The kids enjoy tubing and jet skiing, I think the adults enjoy it too! Hiking and Biking and Other Activities There is a very nicely, well maintained, paved 4 mile path around the lake. It is great for walking or biking. If you need motivation for younger kids, along the path, there is a playground at each end. Also, there is a little ice cream and mini golf spot along the path as well. On the opposite side of the lake, there is a Frisbee Golf Course too! |
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