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Firewood Notice: Firewood is not allowed on Wisconsin State Park or Forest properties from out of state or from more than fifty miles away from the property you are going to.
Also, firewood that has been in the Wisconsin EAB quarantined area is not allowed on properties outside of the quarantined area. Please buy firewood nearby or at the property you are going to. Call the DNR toll-free Firewood Hotline 1-877-303-WOOD (9663) for information before packing up for a trip.

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ROCHE-A-CRI STATE PARK, WI

Status: Closed through Thu Apr 29 2010
Max reservation window: Wed Oct 20 2010

Description

The French name refers to the 300-foot-high rock outcropping that is the central feature of this quiet park. Climb the stairway to the top for a panoramic view of the area. Native American petroglyphs and a wayside exhibit can also be viewed. Roche-A-Cri State Park's campground presents a very attractive and quiet setting. The campground is mostly shady with large trees. Pit toilets have lights at night.
A Picnic Shelter is Available for Rental.

Services & Amenities:

Within Facility
  • Disabled Access Only
  • Drinking Water
  • Dump Station
  • Firewood
  • Handicap Access
  • Information Center
  • Lookout Tower
  • Pay Phone
  • Picnic Areas
  • Picnic Shelter
  • Picnic Tables
  • Pit Toilet
  • Playground
  • Ranger Station
  • Recycling Station
  • Toilet, Pit/Vault
  • Water Drinking
Greater Than 1 Mile
  • Designated Swimming Area
  • Seasonal Concessions
  • Showers

Alerts and Important Information

Firewood Notice: Firewood is not allowed on Wisconsin State Park or Forest properties from out of state or from more than fifty miles away from the property you are going to. Also, firewood that has been in the Wisconsin Emerald Ash Borer quarantined area http://www.emeraldashborer.wi.gov/pdf/Wisconsin Emerald Ash Borer quarantined area.pdf is not allowed on properties outside of the quarantined area. Please buy firewood nearby or at the property you are going to. Call the DNR toll-free Firewood Hotline 1-877-303-WOOD (9663) for information before packing up for a trip. When not on reservations, contact the Roche-A-Cri park office for 1st come / 1st served availability.

  • Sites 1-3 are not reservable and are available as 1st come/1st serve.
  • Site 8 is held for people with disabilities (electric).
  • Reservations dates for sites 4-25:
    • 2008: 05/16 - 09/07.
  • Reservations dates for sites 26-41:
    • 2008: 05/23 - 09/02.

    When Park's Main Gate is closed for the Season, day users for the hiking/ski trails, can park in the winter parking lot on Czech Avenue.

    Vehicle admission stickers are required. Click here for cost of the sticker.Friendship Lake is 1.5 miles from park entrance. Showers are available at local vendors for a fee. Reservations cannot be cancelled online.
    Between early May and mid June for one day there will be aerial spraying for Gypsy Moths in the early morning hours, areas of the park may include the campground. The aerial spraying is not harmful to humans and visitors can go to website http://gypsymoth.wi.gov/ . Or they can call the 1800-642-MOTH info line or more information.

    • Getting There:

    Roche-A-Cri State Park
    1767 HWY 13
    Friendship WI 53934

    GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
    44.00167, -89.81778

    Roche-A-Cri State Park is situated 28 miles north of the Wisconsin Dells on Hwy 13 and midway between the Wisconsin Dells and Wisconsin Rapids on Hwy 13.

    From the intersection of Hwy 21 and I-39: head west 14 miles to the intersection of Hwy 21 and Hwy 13. Take Hwy 13 south for 1.5 miles to the park entrance.

    From the intersection of Hwy 21 and I-94: head east 33 miles, turn south on Hwy 13 and travel 1.5 miles to the park entrance.

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    Phone Park for More Information:

    Project Office: (608)339-6881