Wisconsin State Parks

Find

a Wisconsin state park, forest, recreation area or trail.

Camping opportunities

in state parks and forests.

How to buy

a vehicle admission sticker or state trail pass.

Get Outdoors!

to attend a nature program or event with family and friends.

An open picnic shelter at Governor Nelson State Park.

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Wisconsin State Parks

Wisconsin State Park System Reservable shelters and facilities

Many Wisconsin state parks and forests have facilities that can be reserved for large group picnics, family reunions, weddings, and other events. All Wisconsin state parks and forests have picnic areas, and nearly all are accessible to people with disabilities.The following pages list the open and enclosed shelters, auditoriums, and amphitheaters, with the location, capacity, and amenities of each.

• Open shelters
• Enclosed shelters
• Amphitheaters
• Auditoriums

Reservations

Reservations for open and enclosed picnic shelters, amphitheaters, and auditoriums can be made up to 11 months in advance. For all reservations, other than Rib Mountain State Park, use the Facility Rental Reservation Form [PDF], if submitting in person or by mail. If calling in a reservation, be ready to provide the information requested on the form.

For the amphitheater at Rib Mountain State Park, use the Rib Mountain Amphitheater Rental Application [PDF].