Governor Thompson State Park Conditions

Conditions as of Wednesday, July 2, 2008:

Governor Thompson State Park has not sustained any damage due to the recent rains and flooding. All park facilities and the park's 16 miles of hiking trails are open.

New Access Road

The additional mileage to Paust Lane is now complete and open for the July 4 weekend. Boaters wishing to use South Bay or Boat Landing 13 will have to use the Ranch Road entrance to the state park. The old road to boat landing 13 is closed off to vehicular traffic from the intersection with Fabian Lane. A state park admission sticker is now required to use the boat landing.

Nature

It is a refreshing time to be out on the trails. The park has greened up and there have been many wildlife sightings including fawns, bear cubs, and snapping turtles.

Two bear cubs paused for a portrait.
DNR Photo

Lakes

Woods and Huber Lakes are small carry-on, no-motor lakes, great for canoes and kayaks. Caldron Falls Flowage of the Peshtigo River has boat launch facilities.

Woods Lake is a canoeing favorite.
DNR Photo

Facilities

The picnic day-use area is open and has picnic tables and benches to enjoy a peaceful lunch or to simply enjoy the seasonal changes around the lake. No camping is available; the park is open only for day use at this time.

You are encouraged to join the friends group to help with the progress of the park.