State Park · Wisconsin, United States
Willow River State Park
Willow River State Park is a state park in Wisconsin, United States, established in 1967.
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | St. Croix, Wisconsin, United States |
| Established | 1967 |
| Coordinates | 45.0194° N, 92.6875° W |
| Managed by | Wisconsin state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Willow River State Park
Willow River State Park is a 2,891-acre (1,170 ha) Wisconsin state park located five miles (8 km) north of Hudson. The centerpiece of the park is Willow Falls, a powerful cascade in a 200-foot (61 m) deep gorge. Another popular feature is Little Falls Lake, a shallow reservoir on the Willow River. Because of its proximity to Minneapolis-St. Paul it is one of the most visited state parks in Wisconsin. Trilobite fossils found in the lower layers of the gorge indicate the rock is around 600 million years old.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
Getting there
| Nearest town | Hudson, Wisconsin |
|---|---|
| Getting there | about 5 miles north of Hudson |
Airports near this park
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- Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) · Minneapolis, United States · 27.8 miles away
Parks nearby
More parks in Wisconsin
Frequently asked questions
Where is Willow River State Park?
Willow River State Park is in Wisconsin, United States (45.0194° N, 92.6875° W).
When was Willow River State Park established?
Willow River State Park was established in 1967, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How do I get to Willow River State Park?
The nearest town is Hudson, Wisconsin. about 5 miles north of Hudson.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Wisconsin_state_parks — Wikipedia list of Wisconsin state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Willow_River_State_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).