Buckhorn State Park
Necedah, Wisconsin

• How to Get There

Buckhorn State Park, established in 1971, includes a 5,900-acre park and wildlife area—a peninsula in the Castle Rock Flowage of the Wisconsin River and land along the Yellow River—a paradise for water recreationists, hunters, hikers, campers, and nature lovers.

Canoe along the shore at Buckhorn State Park from sunrise to sunset.
Photo by Wayne Glowac

The park has a three-site outdoor group camp; 42 cart-in campsites, one of which is accessible for people with disabilities; 12 drive-in sites; and an accessible cabin. ReserveAmerica has named the Buckhorn campground one of America's Top 100 Family campgrounds for three years. It also was listed among the top 10 romantic spots, top 25 scenic views, top 20 beaches, top 25 canoe spots, and top 15 unique cabins.

Buckhorn also has an amphitheater, two-level accessible wildlife blind, accessible fishing pier, kids' fishing pond, and waterfowl hunting blinds. In 2009, construction is expected to begin on a flush toilet/shower building and a 20-foot-high observation tower.

Buckhorn State Park is certified in the Travel Green Wisconsin [exit DNR] program.

How to Get There

Traveling north on Interstate Highway 90/94 from Madison, take Exit 69 (Mauston) and turn west (left) on State Highway 82. At the traffic signal, turn north (right) on State Highway 58. Go about 8.7 miles to the third intersection with County Highway G. Turn right and go about 3.5 miles; the park entrance will be on your right.

Traveling south on Interstate Highway 90/94 from La Crosse or Eau Claire, take Exit 143 (Tomah/Necedah) and turn east (left) on State Highway 21. Go about 22 miles to Necedah. In Necedah, turn right at the stop light onto State Highway 80. In about 4 miles, where Highway 80 angles to the right, go south on State Highway 58. Go about 3.1 miles to County Highway G. Turn east (left) and go about 3.5 miles; the park entrance will be on your right.

For more information, please ask:

Joe Stecker-Kochanski
Buckhorn State Park
W8450 Buckhorn Park Ave.
Necedah WI 54646-7338
Phone (608) 565-2789