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Buckhorn State Park

View Website Favorite (7) W8450 Buckhorn Park Ave - Necedah, WI 54646
Information: 608-565-2789

6am-11pm.

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The park and adjacent wildlife area are on a 8,190-acre peninsula on the Castle Rock Flowage of the Wisconsin River. Unique cart-in campsites offer a rustic flavor. Accessible cabin, wildlife/hunting blinds, boat boarding pier, and fishing pier. Adaptive equipment is available for participants with disabilities or mobility impairments including specialized kayaks and sit skis for cross country skiing. Pets are welcome in Wisconsin State Parks but must be on a leash and under control at all times. Certain areas may be off limits to pets. Visit our website for more details.

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Castle Rock-Petenwell Lakes Association

Mauston Area Chamber of Commerce, Greater

Wisconsin DNR State Park System

Necedah Area Chamber of Commerce

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  • Features
    • On Water
    • Pets Welcome/Inquire
    • Disabled Access
  • Number of Campsites
    • 118
  • Campground Type
    • Backpack
    • RV
    • Tent
    • Trailer
    • Group Sites
    • Winter Camping
  • Canoe
    • Yes
  • Natural Attractions Type
    • Beaches
    • Parks, Forests, Trails
  • Kayak
    • Yes
  • Showers and Flush Toilets
    • Yes
  • Canoeing, Kayaking and SUP Services Available
    • Rentals
  • Camping Hook-ups
    • Electric
  • Cross-Country Skiing/Snowshoeing Trail Type
    • Groomed
    • Tracked
    • Flat
    • Open
    • Wooded
  • Publicly Owned
    • Yes
  • Adaptive Equipment Available
    • Yes
  • Snowshoeing
    • Yes
  • Shelter
    • Yes
  • Trail Length (miles)
    • 6
  • Dumping Station
    • Yes
  • Nature Trails
    • Yes
  • Toilets
    • Yes
  • Boat Launch
    • Yes

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2
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3
Adams County Dairy Breakfast 5/25/2019 Adams - 10.56 miles away
4
Garden Music Festival 5/26/2019 Rome - 17.8 miles away
5
Tri-Norse Mini Mudder Mile 6/15/2019 Rome - 20.18 miles away
6
Wonewoc Old Fashion Day 6/22/2019 Wonewoc - 22.46 miles away
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Rome Sno-Bandits Classic Car, Bike & Snowmobile Show 6/15/2019 Rome - 22.6 miles away
8
Coloma Flea & Craft Market 5/25/2019 Coloma - 25 miles away
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Green Innovations

100 acres of damaged land has been developed into oak barrensInterpretive trails and signs educate users about the oak barrensCampers are strongly encouraged to participate in the park's recycling programLeave No Trace principles are promotedThe introduction and transportation of invasive species are prevented through action and education

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