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Buckhorn State Park is a paradise for water enthusiasts, hunters, hikers, 
campers and nature lovers. The park and two adjacent state wildlife areas cover more than 8,000-acres on a peninsula in the Castle Rock Flowage of the Wisconsin River and along the connecting Yellow River. Family and group campsites, unique cart-in camping, a cabin for people with disabilities, canoe trail and an accessible fishing pier, are all available at Buckhorn State Park.
- Contact information
- For information, contact:
- Buckhorn State Park
W8450 Buckhorn Park Ave.
Necedah WI 54646
608-565-2789
Wisconsin State Park System Buckhorn State Park
DNR Photo
Reserve campsites at Buckhorn State Park.
COVID-19 Update
Wisconsin state park system properties are operating 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. seven days a week. Most campgrounds are open with special conditions.
An annual park sticker or trail pass is required to visit state parks and trails. Buy before you go: annual and daily passes are NOT available for purchase at individual properties.
Office buildings, visitor centers, observation towers, shelters and playgrounds remain closed. For more information, please see:
Properties may be limiting admission based on capacity. Please make sure to seek out current property information on our website before visiting:
Park information
Welcome!
- The park is open year-round from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Directions
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.
Geographic coordinates are 43° 56' 53.99" N, 90° 0' 15.1" W.
Fees
- Vehicle admission sticker is required.
- Camping in the Wisconsin State Park System.
- Hunting and fishing licenses apply.
Concessions and rental equipment
Canoe, kayak and bicycle rentals are available in season from the Friends of Buckhorn State Park. Contact the park office for more information.
Friends group and volunteering
- The Friends of Buckhorn State Park work on numerous park projects and events throughout the year, including the annual photography contest, candlelight hikes and summer naturalist programs. Please contact the park office for more information or to join the Friends of Buckhorn.
- State Park System volunteering opportunities
Get Outdoors!
Get Outdoors!
- Get Outdoors! Nature Programs and Events Calendar
- Wisconsin Explorer Program
- GO Geocache! Check out a gps unit preloaded with geocaches in Buckhorn and Roche-A-Cri.
Maps/publications
Park maps
- Buckhorn State Park map [PDF]
- Buckhorn area map [PDF]
- Castle Rock Lake map [PDF]
- Hunting and trapping map [PDF]
