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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