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Council Grounds State Park

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Details

A 508-acre park adjacent to the Wisconsin River. The park offers 55 camp sites, a nature center, restrooms, showers, swimming, a boat launch, fishing, biking and hiking. Near the site of Native American encampments, this park is a favorite for water enthusiasts. Accessible fishing stations.


Address

N1895 Council Grounds Dr
Merrill, WI 54452


Contact Information

Voice: 715-536-8773

Amenities and Services All Interests
On Water
Directions from Nearest Town/Intersection

Two miles west of Merrill on State Road 107, turn south on Council Grounds Dr. to the park at N1895 Council Grounds Dr. Park entrance is well signed with several parking areas.

Travel Green Wisconsin Certified
Disabled Access
Hours of Operation

6am-11pm.


Camping
Type
Tent / Trailer
Hook-Ups
Electric
Publicly Owned
Number of Campsites

55

Showers & Flush Toilets
Dumping Station
Swimming
Boat Launch
Nature Trails

Natural Attractions
Type of Attraction
Parks, forests and trails

Skiing - Cross Country
Styles
Groomed / Tracked / Flat / Wooded
Trail Length (miles)

5

Shelter
Toilets

Canoeing

Hiking/Running/Walking
Trail Length (miles)

4

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Travel Green Wisconsin Score

49

To be certified through Travel Green Wisconsin, all participants must achieve at least 30 points on the Travel Green Wisconsin Checklist. The more points a business attains, the greener they are in their operations.

Green Innovations

  • All paper products contain a minimum of 30% recycled content
  • The introduction and transportation of invasive species are prevented through actions and education
  • Leave No Trace principles are promoted to visitors
  • A recycling program is in place
  • All light bulbs have been replaced with compact fluorescents
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Submitted By Wisconsin DNR Bureau of Parks
Merrill Area Chamber of Commerce