Copper Falls State Park

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Park containing a section of the Bad River and its tributary the Tylers Forks, which flow through a gorge and drop over several waterfalls

General Information

Hours:
Fees:
Pet Policy:
Pets NOT allowed on top of dam or in buildings
Closest cities with hotels:
Boulder City, 7 miles
Seasons:
All year
Rating:
★ 5.0
Boulder City, NV Weather Forecast

How to Get There

Overview

Copper Falls State Park is a 3,068-acre (1,242 ha) state park in Wisconsin. The park contains a section of the Bad River and its tributary the Tylers Forks, which flow through a gorge and drop over several waterfalls. The state park was created in 1929 and amenities were developed by the Civilian Conservation Corps and the Works Progress Administration. In 2005 the park was listed on the National Register of Historic Places as a site with 10 contributing properties.

Loon Lake

The lake offers swimming, fishing, kayaking, canoeing, and boating with electric motors only. Trout fishing can be found on the Bad River and Tylers Forks.

Trails

The park has 17 miles (27 km) of trails including a portion of the North Country National Scenic Trail. Trails are used for hiking, biking, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing.

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