Answer Nature’s Call
Hike it, bike it, ski it. Ride a horse, paddle a boat, picnic or camp in it. This is the largest unit of the Kettle Moraine State Forest and its renowned 30,000 acres of rolling woods, prairies, lakes, beaches and trails offer amazing experiences year-round. Enjoy the best Wisconsin has to offer with your family or friends, or just escape on your own.
Henry S. Reuss Ice Age Visitor Center
Nestled in the Kettle Moraine sits the Henry S. Reuss Ice Age Visitor Center. Learn about all the wonders of the Northern Unit, from the wide array of recreational opportunities… more
Kettle Moraine State Forest – Bridle Trails
Equestrians enjoy 41 miles of Bridle Trails in the Kettle Moraine State Forest-Northern Unit which are traditionally open late April through mid-November depending on the trail conditions. The main bridle… more
Kettle Moraine State Forest – Butler Lake Loop Trail
On Butler Lake Road, 1.5 miles east of Long Lake recreation area, the Butler Lake Loop Trail in the Kettle Moraine State Forest-Northern Unit winds more than three miles through… more
Kettle Moraine State Forest – Greenbush Recreation Area Trails
On Kettle Moraine Drive, 2.5 miles north of State Highway 67, the Greenbush Recreation Area, located in the Kettle Moraine State Forest-Northern Unit, has two trail systems: four loops of… more
Kettle Moraine State Forest – Ice Age National Scenic Trail
About 31 miles of the Ice Age National Scenic Trail in the Kettle Moraine State Forest-Northern Unit travels the length of the forest. The moderate to difficult course follows sinuous… more
Kettle Moraine State Forest – Lake to Lake Bike Trail
The Lake to Lake Bike Trail in the Kettle Moraine State Forest-Northern Unit is a 6.5-mile limestone surfaced trail that connects the Mauthe and Long Lake recreation areas and passes… more
Kettle Moraine State Forest – Long Lake Recreation Area
The Long Lake Recreation Area nestles along the east shore of Long Lake. From May–mid-Oct, the 200-site campground beckons campers to enjoy a relaxing stay. On this larger lake with… more
Kettle Moraine State Forest – Mauthe Lake Recreation Area
The Mauthe Lake Recreation Area wraps around the quiet kettle lake. The year-round campground contains 135 reservable sites. During the warm weather, swimmers enjoy a beautiful beach and picnickers can… more
Kettle Moraine State Forest – Moraine Nature Trail
The Moraine Natural Trail located in the Kettle Moraine State Forest-Northern Unit is a 0.75-mile, easy nature-trail loop beginning at the Ice Age Visitor Center. A self-guided booklet links to… more