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Canoeists and kayakers looking for quiet lakes and hikers, off-road bikers, and
horseback riders looking for a variety of trails should consider a visit to
Hartman Creek State Park, in the center of Wisconsin near Waupaca.
Fall colors and fog
A calm, foggy, fall morning at Hartman Creek State Park
DNR Photo
The 1,417-acre park provides outdoor recreation experiences in all seasons.
Hartman Creek State Park was established on June 22, 1966, and celebrates its
40th birthday in 2006. Celebration events include birthday card design, essay,
and photo contests; a kickoff during Free Fishing Weekend, June 3-4; a party on
August 5; and a celebration finale September 2. Most weekends a variety of
historical and natural history interpretive programs will be available to park
visitors. See our Events Calendar for details.
The newly published “Cultural and Natural History of Hartman Creek State Park
and Vicinity” by local author Merlin E. Horn will be available at the park
throughout the summer.
Year-round Camping
Hartman Creek State Park has a 101-site family campground, and five group
camping sites. The campsites are in either a red pine forest or an old apple
orchard/hardwood mix of trees. The campground has spacious sites and has two
shower and flush toilet buildings. Some campsites are open all winter on a
first-come basis.
Reservations can be made by to 11 months ahead of time by using the Web or
calling (888) 947-2757, TTY (800) 274-7275.
Picnicking
The Allen Lake Picnic Area is a short walk from the campground on an accessible
trail. The picnic area includes tables, benches, grills, and swing sets
Another picnic area is at Whispering Pines, on the Waupaca Chain O' Lakes. This
beautiful 30-acre property was donated to the park in 1977.
Shelter buildings are available for rent at both these locations (for family
gatherings, reunions, company picnics, etc.). There is a rental fee, and each
vehicle needs a park sticker, but special group rates may apply.
Nature Programs
Volunteer naturalists normally offer some interpretive programs, usually at the
amphitheater, throughout the summer.
Children watching fishing demonstration
There also are outdoor skills programs, such as this fishing lesson.
DNR Photo
How to Get There
Wisconsin map with star near center
Hartman Creek is about 1 hour and 15 minutes from Green Bay and about two hours
north of Madison. It is west of Waupaca on Hartman Creek Road, south of State
Highway 54 and north of State Highway 22. The park straddles the Waupaca-Portage
county line.
Any motor vehicle entering the park must have or purchase a Wisconsin State Park
vehicle admission sticker.
In the Area
* Waupaca County Parks [exit DNR]
For more information call the park at (715) 258-2372 or write:
Hartman Creek State Park
N2480 Hartman Creek Rd.
Waupaca WI 54981-9727 |
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