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Four Seasons of Fun

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4-pack of fun

Wisconsin's great outdoors is always the ticket to fun with family and friends. On June 1 and 2 it gets even better -- it's free for Wisconsin residents and visitors!

  • Free fishing June 1,2
  • Free DNR trails June 1,2
  • Free entry to state parks and forests Sunday, June 2 only
  • Free ATV/UTV riding June 1,2

Where to go

Deciding where to go is half the fun. Explore outdoors!

Family-friendly picks

It’s a lot easier to enjoy the great outdoors if the kids are having fun. Here are some staff picks for keeping a smile on everybody’s face.

Accessible picks

Adaptive equipment, accessible cabins and lists of accessible boat launches and fishing piers are just a few of the ways we're trying to open the outdoors to everyone.

Plan your Free Fun Weekend

Planning your adventure is as easy as 1-2-3 with our online tools.

  1. Use Explore Outdoors to select the activities you want to do and where you want to go. Or find a park, forest, recreation area or trail and then explore your options for activities.
  2. Decide if you want to sleep under the stars or wake up to modern conveniences.
    • If you want to stay over night at a state park or forest, reserve a campsite . Entry to state parks, forests and recreation areas is free June 2 but camping and other fees apply.
    • Visit www.travelwisconsin.com for other accomodations.
  3. See what organized activities are available to help you enjoy the free weekend.

    • View our nature and events calendar for state parks and forests for that weekend and our fishing clinic schedule.
    • View Travelwisconsin.com to see what else is going on in the area. Options are good to have in the back pocket when traveling with families or a big group of friends.
  4. Enjoy!
Free poster for printing!

Free printable poster!

Try them all!

June 1-2 is the perfect weekend to try a new outdoors activity or return to one you haven't tried in a long time. Challenge yourself and try them all!

Free Fishing June 1-2

  • On June 1 & 2 Wisconsin residents and visitors can fish anywhere for free in Wisconsin. No license is needed -- this includes inland trout and Great Lakes trout and salmon fishing.
  • New to fishing or just need to brush up on your casting? Attend one of the free fishing clinics being hosted around the state.
  • Free fishing equipment for loan at 50 state parks, DNR offices, and partner organizations.
  • Fishing rules such as limits, size and species of fish that you can keep do apply during free fishing weekend.

Free Trails June 1-2

  • On June 1 & 2, all state trail pass fees on all DNR-owned properties are waived.
  • Cooperatively-run state trails also may waive fees.

State Parks Open House Day June 2

  • On June 2, all state park vehicle admission sticker fees on all DNR-owned properties are waived.
  • All state trail pass fees on all DNR-owned properties are waived.
  • Cooperatively-run state trails also may waive fees on this day.

Ride free ATV/UTV weekend June 1-2


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