Kettle Moraine State Forest – Northern Unit

Kettle Moraine State Forest – Northern Unit

The Kettle Moraine–Northern Unit is comprised of about 30,000 acres stretching 30 miles across Sheboygan, Fond du Lac, and Washington Counties. The forest is managed for multiple use, including recreation management, sustainable forest products, water quality and soil protection, terrestrial and aquatic wildlife, native biological diversity, and aesthetics.

Schedules of Northern Unit and other DNR events:  dnr.wisconsin.gov/event

PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES

Friends Sponsored Events-  Join Us!

Welcome Spring Sunrise Hike

Saturday, March 21

7:00-8:45 am

Mauthe Lake Recreation Area/Tamarack Trail (N1490 County Road GGG, Campbellsport)

On this first day of spring, join us as we explore how nature welcomes this new season. We will walk the two-mile Tamarack Trail around Mauthe Lake. Make sure to wear appropriate footwear as the trail may be snowy or wet. This program is best for spring hikers over eight years old. A Wisconsin State Park System vehicle admission sticker is required for parking.

Friends Board Meeting  

Tuesday, April 14, starting at 6:00 pm, Ice Age Visitor Center

Anyone is welcome to attend the Friends Board meetings. Interested and dedicated people are invited to join the board at any time. For more information contact the Friends at friendsofthekettlemoraine@gmail.com or call (920) 313-1566

Sky Dancers and Pond Singers Night Hike

Friday, April 24

7:30-9:00 pm

Zillmer Trail Area (W833 County Road SS, Campbellsport between County Road G and Hwy 67 near New Prospect)

An early spring evening is the perfect time to search for those incredible sky dancers, woodcock and snipe. As the sky darkens, we will tune into those nighttime pond singers, the frogs. This night hike is best for those over six years old. A Wisconsin State Park System vehicle admission sticker is required for parking.

 

Work Play Earth Day

Saturday, April 25

8:30 am-12:00 pm

Mauthe Lake Recreation Area (N1490 County Road GGG, Campbellsport)

Help give the Mauthe Lake Recreation Area a spring cleaning. Join others for a morning of camaraderie, litter pickup, and simple maintenance projects. Community groups are encouraged to participate. Bring your own gloves. Garbage bags, other tools, water, and snacks will be provided. Go to the Mauthe Lake Recreation Area Picnic Shelter to get your area assignment. To register groups, call 262-626-2116. A Wisconsin State Park System vehicle admission sticker is required for parking.