2007, Southeast Wisconsin Fox River Partnership with support provided by: City of Pewaukee Southeast Fox River Basin Waukesha County Conservation Alliance Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Outdoor Recreation Opportunities University of Wisconsin Extension

Canoe Routes Fishing Biking/Hiking Wildlife Areas Boat Launches Parks Trails See back side for directions and more details about the numbered locations on the map below.

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H H 11 Base map courtesy of the Wisconsin Department of 35 11 12 Natural Resources (WDNR) 36 L 3 The data shown on this map has been obtained from various sources, and is of 4 varying age, reliability and resolution. This map is not intended to be used for navigation, nor is this map an authorita- 37 tive source of information about legal land 38 ownership or public access. S 5 43 44 40 G 60 R 15 N 54 12 49 41 2 O 14 55 42 46 39 G 1 56 50 57 45 51 53 Lake 13 Andrea 47 M 62 16 52 16 61 12 48 58 59 Canoe Routes Boat Launches - Public Access

DESCRIPTION LAKE ACCESS FEE? DIRECTIONS

1 Fox River, Menomonee Falls to Waukesha. Put in at CTH Y in the Village of Menomonee Falls to begin this challenging, approximately ten-mile route. The river flows 1 Pewaukee Concrete Ramp Yes From I-94, N. on Hwy 83, E. on CTH DR, N. on CTH E across from Naga-Waukee golf course. through Waunakee Golf Course which contains numerous portages around golf cart paths. The next stretch consists of wooded wetlands, slow current, very scenic. Spring Creek enters from the west. Downstream of North Ave. the river becomes narrow and heavily wooded with many snags and obstructions. The stream becomes significantly 2 Pewaukee Concrete Ramp Yes From CTH SS, N. on Lakeview Rd. larger below the influence of Poplar Creek. Downstream of Watertown Plank Rd. it opens up and becomes a wider, deeper, larger river. Pewaukee River enters from the west and the river continues as a long, straight, slow moving channel until you reach the take-out point at Frame Park upstream of the dam. Takes four to five hours. 3 Pewaukee Concrete Ramp Yes Oakton Ave. or Wisconsin Ave. to Park Ave. then W. 1 block to launch.

1 2 Pewaukee River, Pewaukee to Waukesha. Put in at the Pewaukee Village Hall at 235 Hickory St. in downtown Pewaukee. After leaving the village, the river slowly mean- 4 Etter Walk-in No From CTH G, E. on Northview Rd. to Cherry Ln, ⁄4 mi. S. Dirt road on E. end of lake. ders through wetlands that provide excellent wildlife viewing opportunities. Take out at Frame Park in the City of Waukesha. Extremely low water will make passage in some areas difficult. High water may make the I-94 bridge impassable and pose a challenge at a rocky chute at the private bridge just upstream of the Hwy 164 bridge. 5 Willow Spring Gravel Ramp No From Hwy 83, W. 1 mi. on CTH X to Willow Springs Dr. No motors. This trip is approximately 6 miles and takes about two hours. 6 Spring Lake Walk-in No From CTH I, W. on Century Dr., to N. on Lakecrest Dr. 3 Fox River Parkway. Put in at Bethesda Park, off of College Avenue in the City of Waukesha. This is an easy, two-mile canoe stretch with a slow to moderate current and no obstructions. Take out at the improved canoe launch just upstream of Hwy 59. Takes about two hours. 7 Little Muskego Lake Concrete Ramp Yes Martin Rd. to Hardtke Dr. to launch in Idle Isle Park. 4 Fox River, Hwy 59 to Vernon Marsh. Put in at the canoe launch just upstream of Hwy 59. This is an approximately five-mile trip with few obstacles. The first half of the 8 Big Muskego & Bass Bay Concrete Ramp Yes CTH O, S. to CTH L, E. to Durham Dr., S. for 2 mi. trip consists of residential development, while the remainder is characterized by heavily wooded areas providing wildlife viewing opportunities. Take out at the CTH I bridge 1 9 Eagle Spring & Lulu Gravel Ramp No From intersection of CTH LO & CTH E, S. on E for ⁄4 mi. to Eagle Spring Pub. five miles south of Waukesha. Takes two to three hours. 5 Fox River, Vernon Marsh. Put in at the CTH I Bridge five miles south of Waukesha. This route is about six miles to the take-out at the CTH ES bridge (two miles east of 10 Lower Phantom Canoe Access No Intersection of CTH I and Mukwonago River. Mukwonago). Floating through Vernon State Wildlife Area will bring many opportunities to observe a variety of wildlife. This will be a slow, quiet ride as the current is 11 Lower Phantom Gravel Ramp No From CTH I, E. on Sandy Beach Rd., N. on Lakeview Dr., E. on Lakeside Dr. mild adding to your viewing pleasure. Takes about two hours. 12 Lower Phantom Black-top Ramp No From CTH ES, W. on Andrews St. In Phantom Glen Park. 6 Mukwonago River, Phantom to Fox River. Put in at CTH ES, just east of Phantom Lake. A moderate current will take you approximately two miles on one of the area’s most exceptional natural resources, the Mukwonago River. The route then enters the Fox River, where you can take out at CTH ES, east of Mukwonago, or continue on 13 Denoon Concrete Ramp Yes Take CTH Y, S., then W. on Kelsey Dr. for 1.3 mi. S. on Crowbar Dr. In Denoon Park. with canoe route #7 to Big Bend. Takes about 3 hours. 14 Long Gravel Ramp No From Hwy 36, W. on Denoon Rd., S. on Hart Dr. 7 Fox River, Mukwonago to Big Bend. Put in at the CTH ES bridge east of Mukwonago. The route to the take-out at the Village Park boat landing in Big Bend is about seven miles. The Mukwonago River enters the Fox River from the right side about a mile into the trip. An alternate take-out/put-in at the Center Road bridge will shorten your 15 Wind Lake Gravel Ramp No Launch located on Muskego Canal, on N. side of lake. Access off Hwy 36, 1.5 mi. N. of Loomis Rd. trip by half. This section of river has a light current with many turns and some deeper holes. Full distance takes two-and-one-half hours. 1 16 Waubeesee Concrete Ramp No Take Hwy 36 to CTH Y then W. to Loomis Rd., then ⁄2 mile to Long Lake Rd., W. to site. 8 Fox River, Big Bend to Tichigan Lake. This trip from the Village Park boat landing in Big Bend to Tichigan Lake is a seven-mile route. Numerous backwater sloughs occur in 1 this section of the river. Take the deeper left channel around the island just before the Bridge Road bridge. Take-out is just down stream from the bridge (right side) at the 17 Tichigan & Buena Gravel Ramp Yes Hwy 164, S. to N. Lake Dr., W. for 2 mi. to Fox River Rd., S. for 2⁄ mi. First left after bridge. Tichigan State Wildlife Area. The wildlife area has plenty of parking and nature trails for you to explore. Takes two-and-one-half hours. 1 18 Wind Lake Concrete Ramp No From Hwy 36, E. on S. Wind Lake Rd. for ⁄2 mile. 9 Mukwonago River, Beulah Road to County Hwy I. The Beulah Road put-in is located five miles west of Mukwonago just south of Hwy LO on Beulah Road. This is a relatively short trip of about three miles to the CTH I bridge take-out. Taking your time on this float will reward you with abundant wildlife to view. Beaver dams might 19 Tichigan & Buena Concrete Ramp No In Waterford. From W. Main St., N. on N. River St. to intersection of W. Racine St. slow you down on the first stretch of the river but most obstacles are manageable. The outlet stream from Lake Beulah enters on your right side about 3 miles down- stream. Many deep holes are found in the remaining stretch of river, so a fishing pole may be in order. Takes 3 hours. 20 Pickerel Roadside No From Hwy 20, N. on Townline Rd. Access via lake outlet. 10 Fox River, Waterford to Burlington. Put-in at Waterford behind the library just upstream from the Hwy 20 (Main Street) bridge. This is an eight mile route to Burlington’s 21 Beulah Concrete Ramp Yes From CTH ES, W. on St. Peters Rd., then N. on Wilmars Grove Rd. Riverside Park taking about three and a half hours. For the adventurous, the first leg of this float is somewhat challenging with a portage around an old dam in Rochester and shallow water after it. An alternate route avoiding the obstacles would be the put-ins at Saller Woods (Hwy 83/36 bridge) or the CTH W bridge. Both of these access- 22 Potters Concrete Ramp No Approx. 3.25 miles N. on CTH L from Hwy 20. es are undeveloped, but provide roadside parking. Both routes will also shorten your trip to the Riverside Park (Congress Street) take-out. 23 Pleasant Asphalt Ramp No From Hwy 12/67, E. on LaGrange Dr. to end of road. No wake. 11 Fox River, Burlington to Wilmot. Put in is at Burlington’s Riverside Park (Congress Street). The entire route to Wilmot is seventeen-and-a-half miles. There are several put-in 24 Lauderdale Gravel Ramp No From Hwy 12/67, W. on Territorial, S. on W. Shore Dr. for approx. 1 mi. and take-out points along the route to provide optional lengths for you. Shortly after a mile from the put-in at Burlington, Bushnell County Park appears on your left side. A picnic area and playground are available here. Undeveloped access points at Hoosier Creek Road and at the CTH JB bridge, both about six miles south of Burlington can 25 Lauderdale Gravel Ramp No From CTH H, E. on Bubbling Springs Dr. to Ridge Rd. also be used. The best access to the river is at the Fox River County Park landing located just downstream from the CTH F bridge. Take-out at Wilmot is located down stream left from CTH C. This take-out is undeveloped but has a low shoreline and ample parking. Trip takes six hours. 26 North Gravel Ramp No Take CTH O to W. on Barkers Rd. Site is steep, may not be suitable for larger boats. 12 Des Plaines River, Pleasant Prairie to Russell Road. About six-and-one-half miles. Put-in from East Frontage Road near I-94, one mile south of Hwy 50 (75th Street). On 27 Silver Roadside No Take CTH ES to launch site on NE corner of lake. Carry-in access only. this section of the river, beaver dams can be a nuisance but generally are easy to manage. Halfway through the trip, Prairie Springs Park will appear on your left side with another access point at the Hwy 165 bridge. Take-out is at the Russell Road bridge down stream left with paved parking. Trip takes two-and-one-half hours. 28 Wandawega Gravel Ramp No S. on Hwy 12/67, then W. on Wandawega Dr., then S. on Z St. 29 Lauderdale Gravel Ramp No From Hwy 12/67, W. on Sterlingworth Dr. to site. Fishing 30 Eagle Concrete Ramp Yes From Hwy 75, W. on Church Rd. Launch located in Eagle Lake Park.

LOCATION DETAILS 31 Eagle Concrete Ramp Yes CTH N to Minnetonka Dr., then E. to site. A Menomonee Park Pond Accessible fishing pier in Menomonee Co. Park in Menomonee Falls. Take CTH V N. from the Village of Lannon, about 1 mi. to park entrance. 32 Browns Concrete Ramp Yes Off Hwy 11, approx. 1 mi. E. of Burlington. In Fischer Park. B Pewaukee Lake Accessible fishing pier & shore fishing in village park on E. end of lake. 33 Rockland Walk-in No Parking in McCanna Park, just W. of lake. C Fox River Shore fishing in Frame Park, downtown City of Waukesha. 34 Echo Dirt Ramp No From Hwy 11, N. on Bieneman Rd. to bridge. Site adjacent to bridge. D Woodfield Park Ponds Shore fishing in park on W. side of City of Waukesha. 35 Bohners Asphalt Ramp Yes Take CTH P to White Oak Dr., then E. to Evergreen Terrace and turn left on Lagoon Dr. E Heyer Park Ponds Shore fishing. Take Hwy 59 to Heyer School Park site on SE side of City of Waukesha. 36 Vern Wolf Concrete Ramp Yes Take Hwy 142 to Bong Rec. Area. Follow signs in park. Electric motors only. F Minooka Park Pond Shore fishing. Located at the junction of Sunset Dr. and CTH Y on the S. side of Waukesha. G Regal Pond Shore fishing at junction of Mayflower and Regal Dr. in New Berlin. 37 Como Concrete Ramp Yes From CTH H, S. on Beach Rd, W. on Lake Shore Dr. Launch at Lake Shore and Dandelion Rd.

1 H Calhoun Park Pond Shore fishing. On Calhoun Rd. ⁄4 mile S. of junction with Beloit Rd. in New Berlin. 38 Como Gravel & Asphalt Ramp Yes From Hwy 50, N. on Schofield Rd., to S. Shore Dr. I Little Muskego Lake Accessible fishing pier located in the Idle Isle Park on the NE side of lake. CTH Y to CTH HH SE to Martin Dr., E. to Muskego Dr., then S. to park. 39 Geneva Concrete Ramp Yes From Hwy 67, E. on Kinzie St. Watch for signs to site and parking. 3 J Muskego Park Pond Shore fishing. Located on CTH L, ⁄4 mile W. of junction with CTH Y in the City of Muskego. 40 Geneva Concrete Ramp Yes From Hwy 67, E. on Geneva St. Next to Edgewater Park. K Lower Phantom Lake Accessible fishing pier located in Phantom Glen Park in Mukwonago. Take CTH ES to Andrews St., W. to park. L Bong Recreation Area Accessible fishing piers at Vern Wolf Lake & children’s fishing pond. 13 mi. W. of Kenosha at junction of STH 142 & 75. (State park sticker required.) 41 Geneva Concrete Ramp Yes From CTH BB, N. on Zenda Rd. (aka Linn Rd.) to lake. M Fox River Shore fishing at Fox River Co. Park located at the junction of county CTH’s F and W, in the SW corner of Kenosha Co. 42 Geneva Concrete Ramp Yes From CTH BB, N. on Hillside Rd. to lake.

1 1 N Palmer Creek (Trout Stream) Shore fishing. Hwy 50/83 to CTH W, S. ⁄2 mi. to CTH JI to Lilly Rd. ⁄4 mi. to DNR parking lot and walk-in trail. 43 Geneva Concrete Ramp Yes From Hwy 50, S. on Center St. O Silver Lake Shore fishing. Take Hwy 50/83 to CTH B, then S. 0.9 mi. to DNR boat access site. 44 Ivanhoe Asphalt Ramp No From Hwy 50, W. on Dunbar Blvd. Turn S. on unnamed gravel road. P Fox River Shore fishing at Bushnell Co. Park on Hwy 142, E. of Burlington. 45 Pell Asphalt Ramp No From Pell Lake Dr. to Orchid Rd., then S. to Thistle Rd. Q Tichigan Creek (Trout Stream) Shore fishing. Hwy 20/83 W. from Waterford to Buena Park Rd., N. 1.5 mi. to Ranke Dr., continue on Marsh Rd. to creek.

1 R Ceylon Pond Shore fishing in Big Foot Beach State Park. From downtown City of Lake Geneva take Hwy 120 S. about 1.5 mi. to park. 46 Powers Concrete Ramp Yes From Hwy 50, S. on CTH P, to CTH F E. for approx. ⁄2 mi. to launch. S Lake Geneva Shore fishing. Library Park in City of Lake Geneva. 47 Marie Asphalt Ramp Yes From Hwy 50, S. on CTH O. Launch located in Lance Park. 48 Elizabeth Gravel Ramp No From CTH P, E. on Musial Rd. to end of road. Biking/Hiking Trails 49 Lilly Asphalt Ramp No From Hwy 50/83, S. on CTH W, then S. on CTH JI. Then W. on 73rd St. to launch. TRAIL FEATURES 50 Silver Asphalt Ramp No From Hwy 50, S. on CTH B for 0.9 mi. A New Berlin 7-mile asphalt trail in City of New Berlin extends from S. 124th St. at Milwaukee County line to Springdale Road in Waukesha. Eastern terminus 51 Fox River Ramp No In Fox River County Park. Recreation Trail connects to the Milwaukee Oak Leaf Trail in Greenfield Park. A connection to the Glacial Drumlin State Trail via city streets in the City of Waukesha is possible. Open to bikers, hikers and joggers. 52 Camp Gravel Ramp No From CTH C, N. on CTH B to CTH AH E. Then S. on 278th Ave. B Lake Country Trail 8-mile crushed limestone trail stretches between the Landsberg Center trailhead (just north of I-94 on Golf Road, west of C.T.H. T) and 53 Center Gravel Ramp No From CTH SA, W. on 95th St. to end of street. Cushing Park in the City of Delafield. Open to bikers, hikers and joggers. Intersects with Ice Age Trial just west of Hwy 83. 54 Hooker Gravel Ramp No From Hwy 50, S. on 244th St., then E. on 78th St. to end of road. C Bugline Trail 12-mile crushed limestone trail stretching between Appleton Ave. in Menomonee Falls and Main St. in the Village of Merton. The trail is open 55 Hooker Gravel Ramp No From Hwy 83, W. on 84th St., to N. on 236th Ave. Then W. on 80th Pl. to end of road. to bikers, hikers and joggers. Horseback riding and snowmobiling are allowed on designated portions. D Seven Waters Trail 16-mile trial contains asphalt and crushed limestone sections and also utilizes short sections of CTH W south of Rochester and Loomis Rd west 56 Hooker Gravel Ramp No From Hwy 83, E. on 83rd St. to launch. of Wind Lake. Full trail stretches between Hwy 142 at Bushnell Park in the Town of Burlington to a trail head near the junction of Hwy 36 and 57 Montgomery Walk-in No From CTH AH, N. to 221st Ave. Turn W. on 85th St. to 226th Ave. to launch site. the Waukesha County line. 58 Camp Gravel Ramp No From CTH C, N. on 277th Ave. to launch site. E Muskego Recreational Trails 7-mile trail with a crushed limestone surface in the City of Muskego. Starts near the Waukesha/Milwaukee County line near North Cape Road and continues west to Woods Road near Muskego County Park. Trail continues southwest to Hillendale Drive as the Muskego Equestrian and Recreation 59 Shangrila-Benet Concrete Ramp No From Hwy 45, S. to CTH V (116th St.). W. on V to 214th Ave., then S. to site. Trail. A separate 2-mile southern section parallels HWY 36 from CTY OO to the south end of Big Muskego Lake, very near the Seven Water Trail. 60 Paddock Gravel Ramp No From Hwy 50, N. on 236th Ave. to 68th St. W. on 68th to launch. F Glacial Drumlin 52-mile trail starts in the City of Waukesha at the Fox River Sanctuary near the junction of College and Prairie Avenues, and continues west to State Trail Cottage Grove in Dane County. The first 12 miles are paved, the remaining miles are mostly crushed limestone. A connection with the New 61 George Roadside No From Hwy 45, S. to 106th St. E. to launch. Berlin Recreational trail is possible using city street to the east. (State Trail Pass required.) 62 Andrea Concrete Ramp No From Hwy 165, N. on CTH H (88th Ave.). Launch located in Prairie Springs Park. Electric motors only. G Geneva Lake Trail 20.1-mile walk around Geneva Lake’s Shoreline. Access via any public park on the lake. H White River Trail 12-mile trail between Elkhorn and the Walworth/Racine County line. Surface is crushed limestone. Open to hikers, bikers and snowmobiles. Horseback riders welcome on section between Lyons and Springfield. Trailhead parking on CTH H in Elkhorn and eastern terminus at Spring Parks Valley Road. Additional access in town of Lyons. (State Trail Pass required.) PARK FEE? FEATURES I Simmons Woods 1.5-mile trail includes a 800ft handicapped accessible boardwalk through a wetland. Trailhead located on Cecilia Drive just east of the intersection of Hwy 16 and Capitol Drive in Pewaukee. 1 Menomonee Park Yes Swimming, fishing, scuba diving, camping, picnicking, hiking, archery, sledding, cross-country skiing, horse- J Ice Age Trail 40+ miles of this thousand-mile national & state scenic trail border the western edge of the watershed. Visit www.iceagetrail.org for trail information. W220 N7884 Townline Rd., Menomonee Falls back riding. 262-548-7801 or 262-255-1310 K Fox River Trail 6-mile paved trail runs through the City of Waukesha along the Fox River. Starts in Frame Park just south of Hwy 18, and continues south to CTH H in Fox River Park. 2 Fox Brook Park Yes Swimming, fishing, hiking, peddle boating, picnicking, children’s play area. 2925 North Barker Rd., Brookfield 262-548-7801 or 262-783-1346 Wildlife Areas 3 Naga-Waukee Park Yes Camping, picnicking, hiking, swimming, boating, fishing, golfing, ball fields. Pewaukee Lake and Nagawicka 651 Hwy 83, Hartland Lake access. LOCATION FEATURES 262-548-7801 or 262-646-3555 1 New Munster Wildlife Area 1 mi. S. of New Munster on Principal Wildlife: Pheasants, woodcock, furbearers, waterfowl, deer, sandhill cranes. 4 Frame Park (downtown Waukesha) No Fishing, boating, picnicking, formal gardens, Schuetze Recreation Center. Hwy 50 and 1 mi. NE of Twin Lakes on CTH KD. Other Recreation: Hiking, birdwatching, hunting. Moreland Blvd. at the Fox River 262-524-3737 2 Bloomfield Wildlife Area 2 mi. SE of Lake Geneva on Hwy 12. Principal Wildlife: Pheasants, deer, woodcock, waterfowl. 5 Minooka Park Yes Pond swimming and fishing, picnicking, archery, hiking, cross-country skiing, volleyball, ball fields, soccer fields. 3 separate parcels; access off Bloomfield & Litchfield roads. Other Recreation: Wildlife watching, hiking, hunting. 1927 E. Sunset Dr., Waukesha 3 Lyons Wildlife Area 2 mi. NE of Lake Geneva on Buckby Rd. Principal Wildlife: Pheasants and waterfowl. 262-548-7801 or 262-896-8006 Other Recreation: Hiking, birdwatching, canoeing, hunting. Habitat: Stream, marsh, forest, farmland, grassland. 6 Muskego Park Yes Swimming, camping, picnicking, hiking, cross-country skiing, tennis, horseshoes. 4 Karcher Marsh State Natural Area 5 mi. S. of Burlington on Principal Wildlife: Pheasants, woodcock, waterfowl, deer. S83 W20370 Janesville Rd., CTH L, Muskego Hwy 83; access on Karcher Rd. Other Recreation: Hiking, birdwatching, hunting. 262-548-7801 or 262-679-0310 5 Kishwauketoe Conservancy Visitors may park in the lot at Recreation: Self-guided tour along four miles of walking paths. 7 Mukwonago Park Yes Swimming, camping, picnicking, hiking, sledding, field sports, volleyball. the intersection of Hwy 67 & Stark St. (at the Lions Field Habitats include prairie, woodlot, deciduous forest, a trout stream and wetland. Hwy LO, Mukwonago House) in the Village of Williams Bay. 262-548-7801 or 262-363-7658 6 Beulah Station Wildlife Area 3 mi. E. of East Troy on Hill Principal Wildlife: Deer and waterfowl. 8 Colonel Heg Park No Historical museum, picnicking, baseball diamond, children’s play area, horseshoe pitching courts. Valley Rd. Other Recreation: Birdwatching, hiking, hunting. Off Hwy 36 on Heg Park Rd. 262-886-8440 7 Beulah Bog Natural Area 2 mi. NW of East Troy on Principal Wildlife: Deer and waterfowl. 9 WR Wadewitz Nature Camp No Primitive group camping, nature and hiking trails, cross-country skiing and excellent wildlife habitat. Stringers Bridge Rd. Other Recreation: Birdwatching, hiking, hunting. Off of CTH W, N. of Rochester 262-886-8440 8 Troy Wildlife Area 3 mi. N. of Elkhorn. Access on Hwy A & Principal Wildlife: Pheasants, ducks, deer, furbearers, woodcock. Hodges & Peck Station Roads. Other Recreation: Hiking, birdwatching, hunting. 10 Bushnell Park No Picnicking, baseball diamonds, horseshoe courts, hiking trail, Lower Fox River fishing. Hwy 142, S. of Burlington 262-886-8440 9 Tichigan Wildlife Area 3 mi. NW of Waterford on Marsh Principal Wildlife: Waterfowl, pheasants, furbearers, deer, woodcock, sandhill cranes, blanding's turtles, Rd. Access off of Marsh Rd., Bridge Dr. and N. Lake Dr. Boat forester’s and black terns, great egrets, during migration common terns. 11 Brighton Dale Park No Fishing, hiking, ball diamonds, children’s play equipment, golf, picnicking, cross-country skiing, ice skating. launch off of Bridge Dr. Other Recreation: Canoeing, boating, birdwatching, fishing, hunting. Just N. of Hwy 75 & 142, Kenosha Co. 262-857-1869 10 Honey Creek Wildlife Area 3 separate parcels: Parcel 1) 2 mi. Principal Wildlife: Pheasants, furbearers, waterfowl, deer, woodcock, sandhill cranes, blanding's turtles, 12 Big Foot Beach State Park Yes Beach, hiking trails, camping and picnicking. N. of Burlington on Maple Rd.; Parcel 2) 1 mi. SW of Rochester common terns, great egrets. 1452 CTH H, Lake Geneva 262-248-2528 on CTH W; & Parcel 3) 3 mi. W. of Rochester on Hwy FF & Other Recreation: Canoeing on Long Lake, hiking, birdwatching, hunting. 13 Fox River Park (Kenosha) No Fox River boat access, picnicking, playground equipment, tennis courts, softball diamonds, cross-country Oak Knoll Rd. SW corner of Kenosha Co. at intersection of Cty. skiing, sledding. 1 11 Vernon Wildlife Area 2⁄ mi. NE of Mukwonago. Access off Principal Wildlife: Pheasants, waterfowl, furbearers, deer, woodcock, sandhill cranes. Rd. F & W. 262-857-1869 Hwy 83, Frog Alley Rd., CTH I, Benson Ave. and CTH NN, boat Other Recreation: Hiking, birdwatching, canoeing, fishing, hunting. launch off Frog Alley Rd. 14 Silver Lake Park Yes Beach, picnic areas, playground equipment, softball diamond, nature trails, fishing, sledding, Kenosha Co. Rd. F, 1 mi. S. of Hwy 50 262-857-1869 cross-country skiing. 12 Bong State Recreation Area 7 mi. SE of Burlington on Hwy Principal Wildlife: Pheasants, waterfowl, furbearers, grassland birds: bobolinks, eastern meadowlarks, savanna 142, or 8 mi. W. of I-94 on Hwy 142. sparrows, grassland sparrows; great blue herons, green-backed herons, great egrets, Blanding's turtles. Other 15 Old Settlers Park Yes Beach on Paddock Lake, picnicking, playground equipment, softball diamond. Recreation: Dog training\trial grounds, hiking\cross-country skiing, hang-gliding, ATV and dirt bike trails, Kenosha Co., Hwy 50 (7 mi. W. of I-94) 262-857-1869 snowmobiling, hot air ballooning, horseback riding trails, swimming, boating, camping, hunting. 16 Bristol Woods Park No Hiking trails, nature area, picnic facilities. 13 Kettle Moraine State Forest-Southern Unit Recreation: Camping, hiking, swimming, picnicking, fishing, boating, hunting. Just S. of the intersection of Kenosha Co. Rd. C & MB S91 W39091 Hwy 59, Eagle, WI 262-857-1869 14 Big Muskego Lake Wildlife Area Principal Wildlife: Waterfowl, large wetland dependent species like Forster’s terns, redhead ducks, yellow-headed 17 Retzer Nature Center No Nature Center focuses on environmental education, natural land management, wildlife habitat improvement. Lake access via Durham Drive and Boxhorn Drive. Access to blackbirds, muskrats, marsh wrens, egrets, bitterns, rails, coots, gallinules. Occasionally and during migration W284 S1530 Co. Rd. DT, Waukesha Hiking and interpretive nature trails. upland habitat via Parker Rd, 2 mi. S. junction of CTH L and osprey, white pelicans, scaup, canvasbacks, Caspian terns. Upland areas – deer, pheasants, coyotes. 262-896-8007 Y in Muskego. Other Recreation: Hunting, canoeing, birdwatching, fishing. 18 Old World Wisconsin Yes Wisconsin Historical Society’s outdoor museum of rural life. Nearly 600 acres of pristine prairie and lush 15 Lulu Lake Natural Area Principal Wildlife: Waterfowl, grassland birds (including pheasants, mallards, blue-winged teal, bobolinks, S103 W37890 Hwy 67, Eagle 262-594-6300 woodland in the southern unit of the Kettle Moraine State Forest. From intersection of CTH Rds. N and J in Troy Center (4.5 meadowlarks), and fall and spring migration are impressive (including 800+ sand-hill cranes and thousands mi. NW of East Troy), go east on J 1 mi. to parking areas N. of geese). Area is closed to all entry from Sept. 1 - Dec. 31, but can be viewed from the town roads easily. 19 Fox River Park (Waukesha) Yes Hiking trails, canoe access, picnic facilities. 1 of road. Other Recreation: Canoeing, Fishing. From Hwy 59, 1 mi. S. on Saylesville Rd., then ⁄2 mi. 16 Peterkin Marsh Wildlife Refuge Principal Wildlife: Pheasants, waterfowl, furbearers, deer, woodcock, sandhill cranes. E. on CTH H. 3 mi. N. of Lake Geneva. S. on CTH H to West Side Rd., Other Recreation: Hiking, birdwatching, canoeing, fishing, hunting. then 2.5 mi. to roadside parking and access trail. Send Comments to DNR; Waukesha Service Center; 141 NW Barstow St., Room 18; Waukesha, WI; 262-574-2100 Design/production by Jeff Strobel and Brooke Wentland, UW-Extension Environmental Resources Center