Copper Falls State Park

State: Wisconsin

Address 1: 36764 Copper Falls Rd

City: Mellwn

Zip: 54546

Phone: (715) 274-5123

Open: Open all year

Open all Year: Yes

Number of Sites: 54

Camp URL: http://dnr.wi.gov/org/land/parks/specific/copperfalls/

Full Hook: Yes

Ancient lava flows, deep gorges, and spectacular waterfalls make Copper Falls one of Wisconsin’s most scenic parks. Log buildings built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s add to the park’s charm.

In times of high water, Brownstone Falls are especially dramatic.

There are many things to do—hiking, picnicking, fishing, and swimming. The park is one of the highlights of the North Country National Scenic Trail in Wisconsin.

For overnight stays, there are 54 regular campsites, a group camping area big enough for 40 people, a backpack campsite, and, for people with disabilities, a rustic cabin. Average season snowfall of more than 100 inches enables the park to maintain 12 kilometers (8 miles) of cross-country ski trails.

Copper Falls is about 2 miles northeast of Mellen in Ashland County. Take State Highway 13 to the north side of Mellen and turn (northeast) on State Highway 169. Go about 1.8 miles. The park entrance will be on your left.