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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 Hw. 35. Paved parking lots
in the main park area, at Big Manitou
Falls and Little Manitou Falls.
Gazetteer: Page 100, D-4.
Amenities: Restrooms, drinking fountain,
gravel trails, boardwalks, scenic
overlooks, visitors center, gift shop,
equipment loans.
Activities: Camping, swimming, biking,
hiking, fishing and canoeing.
Restrictions: Pets on leash.
Phone: 715/399-3111
(Wisconsin DNR).
Web site: 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. |