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Kettle Moraine State Forest - Pike Lake

Pike Lake Picnic Area
View Website Favorite (13) 3544 Kettle Moraine Rd - Hartford, WI 53027
Information: 262-670-3400
Toll Free: 888-947-2757

6am-11pm.

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Park passes are required but are not being sold on-site. Please contact the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Customer Service Center to purchase passes: 888-305-0398, 8am-3pm daily or with questions: 1-888-936-7463, 7 a.m. - 10 p.m. daily.

Show off your selfie skills! Find a selfie stand located on the Ice Age Trail overlooking Pike Lake and stop for a fun photo. Share yours with us on Instagram using #ScenicWisconsin. 

Powder Hill, a 1,350-foot glacial kame, offers panoramic views of the park's unique glacial topography. Part of the Ice Age National Scenic Trail. There are 2.5 miles of cross country ski trails groomed for both traditional and skate skiing. The groomed ski trails are east of Powder Hill Road. Use the Nature Trail Parking Area for cross-country ski trail access.

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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Hartford Area Chamber & BID

Wisconsin DNR State Park System

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  • Features
    • Disabled Access
    • On Water
    • Pets Welcome/Inquire
    • Camping
  • Dumping Station
    • Yes
  • Cross-Country Skiing/Snowshoeing Trail Type
    • Tracked
    • Hilly
    • Open
    • Wooded
  • Showers and Flush Toilets
    • Yes
  • Beach
    • Yes
  • Trail Length (miles)
    • 8
  • Toilets
    • Yes
  • Publicly Owned
    • Yes
  • Natural Attractions Type
    • Beaches
    • Parks, Forests, Trails
  • Number of Campsites
    • 32
  • Swimming
    • Yes
  • Camping Hook-ups
    • Electric
  • Shelter
    • Yes

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Annual Kekoskee Flea to the Park Flea Market 7/11/2020 Mayville - 19.17 miles away
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CANCELED - Waukesha County Fair 7/15/2020 - 7/19/2020 Waukesha - 19.96 miles away
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ACA Drive-in Concert: Blues Night 7/11/2020 Waukesha - 20.56 miles away
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Certified: (Req. 30 Points)

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

  • Kettle Moraine State Forest Pike Lake Unit prevents the introduction and transportation of invasive species and educates their customers about invasive species management.
  • Projects to rehabilitate degraded lands are in place and will focus on the restoration of their native prairies, forests, wetlands, and ecosystems.
  • Contributes to the community's well-being by supporting and participating in activities year-round including campfire events, hikes, educational talks and interpretive activities.

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