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See volunteering opportunities at the property. Lake Wissota State Park, northeast of Chippewa Falls, offers secluded campsites, hiking, biking and horseback riding trails, picnic and playground areas and a swimming beach on a 6,300-acre man-made lake. Boating, canoeing, kayaking and water skiing are popular summer activities on the lake.
LAKE WISSOTA STATE PARK. 18127 Cty Hwy O. Chippewa Falls , WI 54729. Email: Lake Wissota State Park. Phone: tel:+1-715-382-4574.
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Lake Wissota State Park has been under the management of Wisconsin’s Department of Natural resources since it became a park in 1961. When the Lake opened to the public, it became one of the favorite spots to spend a weekend camping or enjoying other outdoor activities within the northern Wisconsin region. Chippewa Falls City, one of the best places...
Lake Wissota is the 12th largest lake in Wisconsin. The Park is the 13th largest in the State. The Lake was formed by the construction of a hydroelectric dam on the Chippewa River after the dam was commissioned by the Wisconsin-Minnesota lighting and power company in 1917. The lake was named Wissota after combining the first letters of Wisconsin an...
Chippewa Falls city is named so because of its location on the Chippewa River. The name Chippewa is a rendition of the Ojibwe name coined by the Native Americans who called these lands home. As the European settlers came to the North seeking lumber resources, they started impacting their influence on the natives. They built railroads and soon estab...
When taking a tour inside the park you will learn more about how the park and Lake Wissota were formed from the information centers erected on different hiking trails. The region was formed over 10,000 years ago when the last of the recorded Wisconsin glacier melted and carved out the Chippewa River Valley. In the process, sand and gravel were depo...
The Native people in the region used the river valley for transportation and as a source of livelihood (through fishing). The Chippewa Lumber and Boom company owned most of the lands that surrounded the park in the mid-1800s. The company cleared most of the land for agricultural use. By the time the land shifted ownership to the State, only a few a...
Camping is one of the main activities to enjoy in Lake Wissota State Park. There are Family campgrounds and group campgrounds here. Each campground is designed to accommodate disabled access, with important amenities placed within reach.
The unique combination of the forest and Lake presents wonderful outdoor opportunities. Camping, fishing, boating, and hiking are some of the major recreational activities you will be engaging in at this Park.
In sections where the shore is shallow, swimming is allowed. They have marked out sections where swimming is not allowed, particularly where there are tall cliffs and rocks are jutting from the water. The water is very clean and you can see the bottom of the lake as you stand on the cliff. Scuba diving has gained popularity over time because of thi...
The beach at Lake Wissota State Park is clean, with erected bathrooms and changing areas close to the shore. Sunbathing and lounging are common activities, especially in the evening as they try to capture the glorious sunset. The shoreline is shallow, inviting visitors for a refreshing swim. If you are camping in this park, take an evening stroll o...
Fishing in Lake Wissota is an all-year affair. Catch and release for smallmouth and largemouth bass is an exciting recreational activity with the park. You are not permitted to fish for shovelnose sturgeons and paddlefish. Other fish that can be found in Lake Wissota include walleyes, whitefish, sauger, cisco, rough fish, ruffe, white perch, rough ...
Bus, out-of-state plates. $15. $20. $17. *Daily sticker rate applies to all properties except Devil's Lake, Peninsula and Willow River state parks. There's an additional $5 fee for anyone who fails to pay for admission before using the park, forest, trail or recreation area. If a visitor refuses or fails to buy a sticker/trail pass, a citation ...
Clean sand and a large area to both swim and play. There are no showers at the beach location but there is another nice play area for kids as well as a sand volleyball court. There is also a nature area that is great for kids and has lots of information. The hiking trails are nice and do have a lot of nice variety.
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- Hotels near Lake Wissota State Park: (1.50 mi) Inn on Lake Wissota (4.69 mi) Glen Loch Inn (6.55 mi) Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Chippewa Fal...
- Restaurants near Lake Wissota State Park: (3.83 mi) Chippewa family Restaurant (5.25 mi) Olson's Ice Cream (1.84 mi) The Edge Pub & Eatery (5.23 mi...
- Attractions near Lake Wissota State Park: (5.09 mi) Leinie Lodge (5.09 mi) Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Company (5.72 mi) Irvine Park (9.84 mi) River...
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As part of the Wisconsin state park system, Lake Wissota State Park plays a vital role in preserving the state’s diverse landscapes and wildlife. The park serves as a sanctuary where visitors can immerse themselves in the tranquility of nature and appreciate the breathtaking scenery that Wisconsin has to offer.
