Recreation area information

Welcome!

• The Interpretive Center is open daily from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Directions

The David R. Obey Ice Age Interpretive Center is 7 miles east of New Auburn and 1.9 miles east of State Highway 40 on County Highway M. Geographic coordinates are 45° 13' 13.32" N, 91° 24' 39.7" W.

Fees

• Vehicle admission stickers are required at the North and South Shattuck boat landings and at the trail head on County Highway M. There is a self-registration box at each location.
• Hunting and fishing licenses apply.
• Chippewa Moraine State Recreation Area is part of the Ice Age National Scientific Reserve and Federal passes [exit DNR] are honored. Holders of National Parks passports receive a waiver of the vehicle admission fees, but camping fees are not affected.

Friends Group and volunteering

• The Chippewa Moraine Chapter [exit DNR] of the Ice Age Trail Alliance helps to build, maintain and support the Ice Age Trail within the reserve.
• State Park System volunteering opportunities

Get Outdoors!

Get Outdoors!

• Nature center
• School field trips
• Wisconsin Explorer Program

Maps/publications

Property maps

• Property map [PDF]
• Hunting map [PDF]

Planning

• Master plan

Wisconsin State Park System

• Plans and reports

In the area

Department of Tourism listings

• Chippewa Falls and New Auburn Area [exit DNR]

More in the Area

• Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest [exit DNR]
• Chippewa County Parks [exit DNR]