Brunet Island State Park
Current Conditions

Conditions as of Tuesday, January 17, 2012:

• Camping
• Nature
• Trails

Trails

Hikers have many great opportunities within the park. Whether it’s using the island’s trail system, exploring the wilder areas of the park, or a brisk walk on the park road, you’re sure to enjoy these beautiful woodlands.

Nature

Species of birds we have been seeing or hearing include: ravens, a variety of wrens, phoebes, turkey vultures, northern juncos, piliated woodpeckers, great horned and barred owls, osprey, bald eagles, and Canada geese.

Camping

The south campground is open year-round with electric sites, hand water pump, and vault toilets available. The south campground shower facility and the picnic area flush toilet building are closed for the season.

Campsite reservations can be made on the Web or by calling toll-free (888) WI PARKS ((888) 947-2757, TTY (800) 274-7275). There is a fee for this service.

Firewood Notice: Due to the potential of carrying harmful tree pests and diseases, firewood from out of state or from more than 25 miles away is not allowed on Wisconsin State Park or Forest properties. Also, firewood that has been in the Wisconsin emerald ash borer quarantined area [PDF 102KB] is not allowed on properties outside of the quarantined area. Please buy firewood at or near the park or forest where you are going. Call the DNR toll-free Firewood Hotline, (877) 303-WOOD ((877) 303-9663) for information before packing for a trip.

More Information

The park office is not regularly staffed at this time of year; please use the yellow self-registration pay posts located at the office and in each campground.

Vehicle admission stickers are required year-round. The 2012 annual stickers are available now through the self-registration system.

Weather [exit DNR]

For more information, ask Brunet Island State Park, (715) 239-6888.

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