Views of Copper Falls State Park

With its waterfalls, rivers, lake, deep woods, and trails, Copper Falls offers plenty of visual interest.

To give you a sense of scale, here is an enlargement of the observation platform on the cliff above the falls in the photo at left:

And this footbridge can barely be seen through the trees in the upper right corner of the photo below.
DNR Photo

In addition to the big waterfalls, the rivers through the park have many rapids and little waterfalls.
DNR Photo by Dave Benish

The Tylers Forks and Bad rivers continue to deepen their gorges through the red rock.
DNR Photo by Dave Benish

Fall Color

In the fall, Loon Lake reflects the forest's rich colors.
Photo © Jeff Peters

Winter White

While the hemlock, cedar, pine, and spruce trees stay green all year, the rest of the park is mostly white, which makes the redstone cliffs more colorful in contrast.

For more information, ask

Benjamin Bergey, manager,
Copper Falls State Park
36764 Copper Falls Road
Mellen, WI 54546.

(715) 274-5123