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 (prior to 10th edition). | Page 27, C-6 (10th edition).

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: WDNR 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.