Wisconsin State Park System
Pattison State Park

Waterfalls at Pattison
A view of the Twin Little Manitou Falls at Pattison State Park.
Photo © Wisconsin Department of Tourism

Park Info

Welcome

LocationPattison State Park features the highest waterfalls in Wisconsin and the fourth highest waterfall east of the Rocky Mountains. Big Manitou Falls is 165 feet high, and Twin Little Manitou Falls is 31 feet high. This 1,436-acre park also has a lake with a beach, a nature center, camping, nine miles of hiking trails, and abundant wildlife.

Directions

From Superior: From Belknap Street (US Highway 2/53) in downtown Superior, go south on Tower Avenue (State Highway 35) 13 miles. The park's main entrance will be on your left. Geographic coordinates are 46° 32' 13.23" N, 92° 7' 11.95" W. From the south via State Highway 53 go west on Douglas County Road B for 16 miles to State Highway 35. Turn left (south) on Highway 35 for 0.25-miles to the entrance. From State Highway 77 (Danbury, WI) go north on Highway 35 for 45 miles to park entrance.

Hours

  • The park is open from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily.

Park Fees

Concessions and Rental Equipment

The Friends of Pattison and Amnicon Falls operate the firewood, soda pop, T-shirt, and postcard sales at the park in season.

Friends Group

The Friends of Pattison and Amnicon Falls raise money for special projects and provide volunteers to help both state parks.

Contact

Pattison State Park
6294 S. State Rd. 35
Superior, Wisconsin 54880-8326
Phone (715) 399-3111

 

Last Revised: Tuesday January 10 2012