Forest &Trail Maps

All vehicles are required to have a Wiscon-sin State Park Admission Sticker. In addi-tion to the vehicle fee, each skier, biker, and horseback rider age 16 and older is required to have a Wisconsin State Trail Pass. Daily or annual passes are available. Self-regis-tration is required when the office is closed.

Park Hours: 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. Only reg-istered campers are permitted in the State Forest after 11 p.m.

Leashed pets are permitted in some ar-eas of the forest, and prohibited in other ar-eas. Permitted areas include: Ottawa Lake Campground, Horseriders Campground, Loops 2 and 3 in Pinewoods Campground, and the East Loop of Whitewater Lake Campground; on the Ice Age Trail, Scup-pernong* Hiking Trails, Emma Carlin Bike Trails, John Muir Bike Trails, Nordic* Hiking Trails and the horse trails. Pets are not per-mitted on nature trails, in buildings, picnic areas, swim beaches, or groomed ski trails. Pick up pet waste and dispose of it properly.

*Hiking, pets, and snowshoeing are prohibited on the ski trails when snow or ice covered.

Hunting is permitted within the boundaries of the forest. During hunting seasons, all forest users are encouraged to wear blaze orange. Please enquire about current hunting seasons.

Severe Weather: Visitors should stay apprised of current weather events. In the case of se-vere winds, do not seek shelter in vehicles, tents, or trailers, as they provide little protec-tion from wind-blown objects or falling trees. Seek shelter in concrete restroom facilities, or in a low ditch or gully with your head covered.

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$Swimming BeachesThere is a swimming beach at both the Ottawa Lake and the Whitewater Lake Recreation Areas.

Self-Guided Nature TrailsThere are seven self-guided nature trails, including two accessible trails, and a self-guided canoe trail in the Southern Unit. These are short, loop trails, where pets are not allowed. Guide books are available for each trail that provide information about sites along the trail.

Hiking TrailsThere are over 155 miles of hiking trails in the forest, including loop trails and linear trails. Trails range in difficulty and users should plan their route accordingly. Terrain varies widely, from steep hills and ridges to forested areas and scenic prairies.

Horse TrailsThe forest has 55 miles of equestrian trails. The Moraine Ridge Trail runs lengthwise through the forest with three trailheads for access. The three trailheads also have ad-ditional shorter loop trails. There is a trail-side picnic area along the Moraine Ridge Trail, south of Wilton Road.

Snowmobile TrailsWhen the horse trails are snow covered, most of them are open for use as snowmobile trails. Winter trail grooming is performed by local snowmobile clubs who also determine if the trails are open or closed.

Snowshoe TrailsWhen trails are snow covered, snowshoeing is permitted on the Ice Age Trail, Scuppernong, Emma Carlin, John Muir, and all Nature Trails. Snowshoeing is not permitted on groomed ski trails.

Cross-Country Ski TrailsThe Nordic and McMiller trail systems provide excellent groomed ski trails for both classic and skate skiing.

Group Picnic SheltersOttawa Lake Recreation Area, Whitewater Lake Recre-ation Area, Paradise Springs, Nordic Trailhead, and DJ Mackie have reservable areas for group picnics. Call the Forest Headquarters to make a reservation.

Off-road bicyclingThere are opportunities for single-track mountain biking on the Muir, Carlin, and Connector trails. Miles of scenic back country roads provide for excellent road biking.

Kettle Moraine State Forest is a region in southeast Wisconsin demarcated by its glacial geology. The major landforms and terrain features of this area are a result of the movement of the Wisconsin Glacier during the last Ice Age.

The Kettle Moraine State Forest is comprised of six separate units.

The largest areas of the Kettle Moraine are the Northern Unit and the

Southern Unit. In between are the Pike Lake

Unit, Loew Lake Unit, Lapham Peak Unit, and the

Mukwonago River Unit. They are con-

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Kettle Moraine Scenic DriveThe Kettle Moraine Scenic Drive meanders through the Southern Unit, continuing 115 miles up through the Northern Unit. The route is marked by green acorn-shaped signs.

Scenic OverlooksA short hike up Bald Bluff or Lone Tree Bluff reveals overlooks with views of the surrounding area.

Picnic AreasThe Ottawa Lake Recreation Area and the White-water Lake Recreation Area have picnic areas with restrooms, tables, and grills. Most of the trailheads have picnic areas as well. Pets are not permitted in picnic areas.

BoatingFour area lakes with State-owned boat launches give access to Ottawa Lake (electric trolling motor only), Lower Spring Lake, Rice Lake, and Whitewater Lake.

Ice Age Trail & BackpackingA continuous segment of the Ice Age National Scenic Trail runs through the forest providing opportunities for day hikers and thru-hikers. Camping along the trail is permitted only at three reservable backpack shelters.

CampingCampers will enjoy three family campgrounds, two group camps, and a horse camp. The Ottawa Lake Campground has 97 campsites, 47 have electric hook-ups. The Pinewoods Campground has 103 campsites with no electric hookups plus 4 group sites. Ottawa Lake and Pinewoods have seasonally available flush toilets and showers.

The Whitewater Lake Campground has 61 sites with no electric hookups. The Hickory Woods Group Camp at Whitewater Lake has 7 sites. Whitewater and Hickory Woods are primitive campgrounds, with vault toilets and no showers.

The Horseriders Camp, only for campers with horses, has 56 sites, 1 group site, and a flush toilet with showers.

Dog Trial & Training GroundsThese areas are for sportsmen to train hunting dogs. Permits are applicable depending on type of usage.

McMiller Sports CenterOwned by the State Forest and operated by a concessionaire, McMiller offers rifle and pistol ranges, trap range, sporting clays, and a biathlon trail.

HuntingAlmost all of the Southern Unit is open to hunting. Opportunities exist for deer and small game hunting as well as waterfowl hunting and trapping of furbearers. All forest users are encouraged to wear blaze orange during hunting seasons. Hunters please consult the Southern Unit Hunting Map and be aware of all applicable regulations.

State Natural AreasHarboring many rare plants and animals, State Natural Areas protect outstanding examples of Wisconsin’s natural communities. The land is not meant for inten-sive public use. Inquire about regulations and informa-tion regarding use of these areas.

Scuppernong River Habitat AreaThis 3,000+ acre area within the Southern Unit is the largest wet mesic prairie east of the Mississippi River. Inquire about regulations and information regarding use of this area.

Planning Your Visit

This publication is available in alternate format (large print, Braille, audio tape, etc.) upon request. Please call (608) 266-2181 for more information.

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources provides equal opportunity in its employment, programs, services and functions under an Affirmative Action Plan. If you have any questions, please write to: Equal Opportunity Office, U.S. Department of the Interior, Washington, D.C. 20240

Kettle Moraine State ForestSouthern Unit

S91 W39091 State Hwy. 59Eagle, WI 53119(262) 594-6200

EmergencyIn case of emergency — Dial 911

Please report all accidents to the Forest Headquarters at your earliest convenience.

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Selected Regulations

Designated Use Areas are areas such as trails, campgrounds, picnic areas, and other special use areas which are maintained and inspected by the Department of Natural Resources and are on the official property map. All other areas are considered undesignated and are not main-tained or inspected. Forest users are encour-aged to limit their activities to designated areas.

Ottawa Lake CampgroundS59 W36630 County Rd. ZZ, Dousman, WI 53118

262-594-6220

Pinewoods CampgroundW348 S4695 Waterville Rd., Dousman, WI 53118

262-594-6220

Whitewater Lake CampgroundW7908 Kettle Moraine Dr., Whitewater, WI 53190

262-473-7501

Horseriders’ CampgroundW830 Little Prairie Rd., Palmyra, WI 53190

Trail Conditions Hotlinebike/horse/ski trails 262-594-6202

Snowmobile Trail HotlinesWalworth County 262-742-2664Jefferson County 920-699-7669

Waukesha County 414-299-0330

Camping Reservationswww.dnr.wi.gov or 1-888-WIPARKS

When planning a trip to the Southern Unit, do not use computerized mapping software to determine your driving route. Such software rarely yields desirable results. The Southern Unit is 30 miles from one end to the other, and mapping software will often direct you as much as thirty minutes from your intended destination. Please call the forest headquarters for assistance in planning your route.

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