Kettle Moraine State Forest – Northern Unit in Campbellsport

A panoramic view of Mauthe Lake with two kayaks.
At 30,000 acres, this is the largest unit of the Kettle Moraine State Forest. The glacial terrain includes wooded kettles, kames and eskers, as well as prairies, several lakes with three swimming beaches, and the East Branch of the Milwaukee River. There are over 125 miles of trails, including hiking, mountain biking, groomed cross country skiing, and the Ice Age National Scenic Trail. There are over 350 campsites, including family, group sites, equestrian and backpacking opportunities.
The State Forest extends north from Washington County into Fon du Lac and Sheboygan Counties. In addition to the Ice Age Trail, the Kettle Moraine Scenic Drive runs through it.
Other amenities include a Nature Center (along with the Ice Age Trail Visitor Center), the Parnell Observation Tower, concessions and rentals, picnic areas and shelters, and more.
For much more information go to the WI DNR website.
For maps (including the full unit, trails, and campgrounds), click here.
Story links:
Autumn splendor on the Ice Age Trail – Milwaukee River Segment!
Celebrating the Ice Age Trail in Southeastern Wisconsin!

A panoramic view of the glacial terrain along the Milwaukee River Segment of the Ice Age Trail.
Gallery (click to enlarge)
- View from Parnell Tower
- Kayaks on Mauthe Lake
- Solitary hiker on Mke R Segment of the Ice Age Trail
- Bathers on Mauthe Lake
- Long Lake Recreation Area
- Sunset over Mauthe Lake
- Pond at New Fane Trail
- Mauthe Lake Beach
- Bridle and snowmobile trailhead in autumn
- Ice Age Trail at Butler Lake
- Shelter #1 on the Mke R Segment of the Ice Age Trail
- Haskell Noyes Memorial Woods State Natural Area
- Haskell Noyes Memorial Woods State Natural Area
- Pointed-leaved tick-trefoil on Greenbush Trail
- Butler Lake trail in autumn
- A couple walking a dog on the Mke R Segment of the Ice Age Trail
- Parnell Woods Trail
- Long Lake Recreation Area
- Two riders on a bridal trail
- The Milwaukee River at the Hwy H crossing
Address
N1765 Hwy G53010, Campbellsport, WI, US