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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.

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Disabled Access

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 / Ski Skating
Trail Length (miles)

3

Shelter
Toilets

Canoeing

Hiking/Running/Walking
Trail Length (miles)

4