Cross Plains State Park

About Cross Plains State Park

Meltwater cut a gorge through this ground, and from the ridges you can see driftless country on one side and glaciated on the other. It belongs to the Glacial Passage Area, run jointly with the Park Service and the Ice Age Trail Alliance.

Things to do

• 🥾 Hiking
• 🎣 Fishing
• 🏹 Hunting

Amenities & facilities

• 🌞 Day Use Only

Entrance fee

Free entry — A vehicle admission sticker is not required at Cross Plains.

Hours

Hours as published by Wisconsin DNR. Check the official page before a long drive.

Contact

🎒 Gear up for Cross Plains State Park

Popular gear for what this park offers:

• Fishing rods
• Hiking boots
• Trail cameras
• Bug spray
• Tackle kits
• Daypacks
• Trekking poles
• Hunting binoculars
• Sunscreen
• First aid kit
• Water bottles

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• Governor Nelson State Park
• Blue Mound State Park
• Capital Springs State Recreation Area
• Lake Kegonsa State Park
• New Glarus Woods State Park
• Sauk Prairie State Recreation Area