Wisconsin State Park System
Straight Lake State Park

Park Info

Welcome

A pristine natural area and quiet beauty are found at Straight Lake in northwest Wisconsin. This 2,780-acre park is open to foot traffic only. Lake views and glacial features provide great vistas on the Ice Age National Scenic Trail within the park. Fishing is allowed and boats may be carried in to fish. The state park is adjacent to the 1,325-acre State Wildlife Area, providing over 4,000 contiguous acres at Straight Lake.

Directions

Straight Lake is about 12 miles northeast of St. Croix Falls. Take State Highway 35 north through Luck or south from Frederic in Polk County. Straight Lake is about 3.5 miles east of Highway 35 via 270th Avenue.

Hours

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

Park Fees

• A vehicle admission sticker is not currently required at Straight Lake.
• Hunting and Fishing Licenses apply.

Explore the Outdoors

Explore the Outdoors

• Nature at Straight Lake State Park
• Views of the Park
• Wisconsin Explorer Program

Maps/Publications

Park Maps

• Straight Lake State Park Map [PDF]
• Hunting Map

Master Plan

• Straight Lake State Park Master Plan [PDF 1MB], Approved August 2009
  • Map A: Regional Location Map [PDF 275KB]
  • Map B: Project Boundaries [PDF 139KB]
  • Map B1: Land Management Areas and State Natural Areas [PDF 184KB]
  • Map C: Future Development [PDF 190KB]
  • Map C1: Development Overview Inset [PDF 159KB]
  • Map D: Planned Vegetation [PDF 229KB]
  • Map E: Easement and Restrictive Covenants [PDF 154KB]
  • Map F: Existing Vegetation [PDF 234KB]
  • Map G: Existing Infrastructure [PDF 475KB]

Wisconsin State Park System (WSPS)

• WSPS Plans and Reports

In the Area

Department of Tourism Listings

• St. Croix Falls, Balsam Lake, and Polk County [exit DNR]