Council Grounds State Park
Features
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Adaptive Equipment Available
- Adaptive kayak
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On Water
Pets Welcome/Inquire
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Cross-Country Skiing/Snowshoeing Trail Type
- Tracked
- Flat
- Wooded
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Camping Hook-ups
- Electric
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Natural Attractions Type
- Parks, Forests, Trails
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Campground Type
- Tent
- Trailer
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Number of Campsites
- 52
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Trail Length (miles)
- 4
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Publicly Owned
- Yes
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Showers and Flush Toilets
- Yes
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Snowshoeing
- Yes
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Dumping Station
- Yes
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Toilets
- Yes
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Nature Trails
- Yes
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Boat Launch
- Yes
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Accessible Fishing Pier
- Yes
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Shelter
- Yes
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Swimming
- Yes
Council Grounds State Park
Information:
715-536-8773
Toll Free:
888-936-7463
Nestled along the picturesque Wisconsin River, near historical Native American encampments, Council Grounds State Park is a popular destination for water enthusiasts. The park provides a variety of recreational options, including family and group campsites, wooded trails, a beach area, and an accessible fishing pier. A boat landing also offers easy access to Lake Alexander and the Wisconsin River.
What's Nearby
Events
Places To Stay
Dining
1
O'Tannenbaum Tour
12/07/2024 - 12/08/2024
Merrill - 2.7 miles away
2
Christmas Parade
12/06/2025
Merrill - 2.93 miles away
3
Willow Springs Round Barn Sled Dog Race
2/27/2026 - 3/01/2026
Wausau - 11.05 miles away
4
Taste N Glow Balloon Festival
7/10/2026 - 7/11/2026
Wausau - 15.14 miles away
5
Badger State Winter Games
1/09/2026 - 4/30/2026
Wausau - 16.06 miles away
6
Wisconsin Valley Fair
8/04/2026 - 8/09/2026
Wausau - 16.69 miles away
7
Winter Fest
1/24/2026
Wausau - 17 miles away
8
Rib Lake Ice Age Days
8/07/2026 - 8/09/2026
Rib Lake - 24.22 miles away


