Chippewa Moraine Ice Age State Recreation Area

Situated along the Ice Age National Scenic Trail, the Chippewa Moraine Ice Age State Recreation Area offers unspoiled beauty with kettle lakes and many glacial features. It is part of the Ice Age National Scientific Reserve.

From the Chippewa Moraine Interpretive Center, look out over a former glacial lake bottom.
DNR Photo

Activities help kids learn about the area's glacial geology and natural and cultural history.
DNR Photo

Hike to vistas of glacial kettle lakes, hummocks, and ice-walled lake plains.
DNR Photo

You're likely to see and hear birds and maybe a deer, fox, or beaver. You might see birds' eggs, such as this one from a robin.

Chippewa Moraine highlights

• 3,063 acres
• Numerous lakes and ponds, including North and South Shattuck, Jeanstow, Knickerbocker, Townline, Horseshoe, and Plummer lakes
• Fishing
• Naturalist program

How to Get There

The interpretive center is 7 miles east of New Auburn and 1.9 miles east of State Highway 40 on County Highway M.

Related Sites

Chippewa County Parks [exit DNR]
Chippewa Falls and New Auburn [exit DNR]—Accommodations, activities, dining, events, and more
Ice Age National ScenicTrail

For more information, ask:

Chippewa Moraine State Recreation Area
13394 County Highway M
New Auburn WI 54757
Phone (715) 967-2800
Fax (715) 967-2801