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Pattison State Park

The park encompasses 1,476 acres of forested land – mostly balsam fir, birch, aspen and spruce – wetlands, a lake and rivers. It’s features include: Wisconsin’s highest waterfall, Big Manitou Falls, at 165 feet, a 300-foot beach on Interfalls Lake, and Little Manitou Falls, a 31-foot twin waterfall. There are 62 campsites and 9 miles of hiking trails.

Directions: Located 12 miles south of Superior on Hwy 35. Paved parking lots in the main park area, at Big Manitou Falls and Little Manitou Falls.

Gazetteer: Page 100, D-4 (prior to 10th edition). | Page 24, A-3 (10th edition).

Amenities: Restrooms, drinking fountain, gravel trails, boardwalks, scenic overlooks, visitors center, gift shop,
equipment loans.

Pattison State Park map

Activities: Camping, swimming, biking, hiking, fishing and canoeing.

Restrictions: Pets on leash.

Phone: 715/399-3111 (Wisconsin DNR).

Web site: WDNR Pattison State Park

Admission: Vehicle admission sticker required.

Hours: Park is open daily 6am-11pm, year round.

Accessibility: The trail to Big Manitou Falls is partly accessible; the park also has accessible picnic areas, restrooms and campsites.

Nearest food & lodging: Superior, 12 miles north.