Lake Wissota State Park

Lake Wissota State Park
IUCN category V (protected landscape/seascape)
Lake Wissota State Park's mix of prairie and forest is situated on the northeast shore of Lake Wissota.
Map showing the location of Lake Wissota State Park
Map showing the location of Lake Wissota State Park
Location of Lake Wissota State Park
Map showing the location of Lake Wissota State Park
Map showing the location of Lake Wissota State Park
Lake Wissota State Park (the United States)
LocationChippewa, Wisconsin, United States
Coordinates44°58′12″N 91°17′52″W / 44.97000°N 91.29778°W / 44.97000; -91.29778
Area1,062 acres (4.30 km2)
Established1961
Governing bodyWisconsin Department of Natural Resources
WebsiteLake Wissota State Park

Lake Wissota State Park is a 1,062-acre (430 ha) Wisconsin state park near the town of Chippewa Falls. The park is situated on the northeast shore of Lake Wissota, a reservoir on the Chippewa River. Camping, boating, and fishing are the most popular activities. Park lands are covered in a mix of pine/hardwood forests and prairie. Visitors can access the Old Abe State Trail and bike or hike 17.5 miles (28.2 km) to Brunet Island State Park.