Rib Mountain State Park

Wisconsin State Park

Entrance fee$13 / vehicle
CampingDay use only
DirectionsOfficial Wisconsin DNR pagePark mapHunting and trapping map

About Rib Mountain State Park

Quartzite a billion years old, some of the oldest rock anywhere on the planet, with Wausau and the Wisconsin River laid out below the summit. A day-use park of picnic ground, trail and an amphitheater; Granite Peak skis the north face.

Things to do

Amenities & facilities

Entrance fee

$13 per vehicle — A vehicle admission sticker is required. Daily vehicle admission $13 with Wisconsin plates ($16 out-of-state), $3 for Wisconsin residents 65 and older; 12-month pass $28 / $50. Rates effective Aug. 19, 2025.

Hours

Open 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. year-round.

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

Contact

Phone715-842-2522

Address149801 State Park Rd., Wausau, WI 54401

Upcoming events at Rib Mountain State Park

Event details and registration are on the Wisconsin DNR calendar.

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