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Copper Falls State Park
This 2,700-acre state park is famous for
its 40-foot waterfall on the Bad River.
The park is mostly forested with northern
hardwoods, aspen and spruce/fir. Its
river valleys, canyons, waterfalls, small
lakes and bogs attract seasonal waterfowl,
songbirds, and raptors.
Directions: Two miles north of Mellen
via Hwy. 169.
Gazetteer: Page 95, B-7.
Amenities: 55 campsites, 13 with electric
hookup; restrooms, drinking fountain,
showers, gravel trails, boardwalks,
concessions, swimming beach, hiking,
mountain biking & X-C ski trails.
Notes: Early May is a great time to see
numerous wildflowers in bloom. It is
possible to hear howling wolf packs in
the wee morning hours. An elk herd
has been established 20 miles SE of the
park. The park includes several
CCC/WPA log structures, bridges and
shelters. Its trails were laid out and built
by the veterans of WWI.
Phone: 715/274-5123 (Wisconsin DNR).
Web site: Copper Falls State Park
Admission fee: State Park vehicle admission sticker required.
Hours: Park open 6am-11pm daily, all year. Office opens at 8am in the spring, summer and fall.
Accessibility: Partial, with one rustic cabin for use by disabled persons, some trail sections are accessible, beach is partially accessible, shower building is
accessible.
Parking: Paved parking lots.
Nearest food & lodging: Mellen, two miles south. |