Pierce County offers outdoor activities for all seasons. Fishing, canoeing, hiking, viewing fall colors, and snowmobiling are just a few of the many ways to experience Pierce County’s beauty all year long.
Boating
Eau Galle Lake Recreation Area W500 Eau Galle Dam Road
PO Box 190
Spring Valley, WI 54767
Phone:(715) 778-5562
Kinnickinnic State Park W11983 820th Ave.
River Falls, WI 54022
Phone:(715) 425-1129
Kinni Creek Lodge & Outfitters 545 N. Main Street
River Falls, WI 54022
Phone:(715) 425-REST or (877) 504-9705
E-mail: guide@kinnicreek.com
Web site: www.kinnicreek.com
Kinnickinnic State Park W11983 820th Ave.
River Falls, WI 54022
Phone:(715) 425-1129
Pierce County is home to several outstanding and world class trout fishing rivers including the Kinnickinnic River, the Trimbelle, the Rush and the Big River. Fishing is also available at our many fine parks.
Eau Galle Lake Recreation Area W500 Eau Galle Dam Road
PO Box 190
Spring Valley, WI 54767
Phone:(715) 778-5562
Kinni Creek Lodge & Outfitters 545 N. Main Street
River Falls, WI 54022
Phone:(715) 425-REST or (877) 504-9705
E-mail: guide@kinnicreek.com
Web site: www.kinnicreek.com
Kinnickinnic State Park W11983 820th Ave.
River Falls, WI 54022
Phone:(715) 425-1129
Lewi’s Guide Service Lewi May 1244 River Drive
River Falls, WI 54022
Phone:(715) 425-0325
E-mail: bass@lewimay.com
Web site: www.lewimay.com
Mississippi River
St. Croix National Scenic Riverway
Village Park in Maiden Rock
1/4 block south of Hwy. 35
Kilkarney Hills Golf Course 163 Radio Road
River Falls, WI 54022
Phone:(715) 425-8501 www.kilkarneyhills.com
Spring Valley Golf Course Guy or Wendy Leach 400 Van Buren Road
Spring Valley, WI 54767
Phone:(715) 778-5513
Fax:(715) 778-5512 www.cvga.com\springvalleygolf
The Summer NFL Training Camp for the Kansas City Chiefs is held mid July to mid Aug. All football practice sessions (except special events) are free and open to the public. Most practices are two hours long twice a day (8:30-10:30 a.m. and 3:10-5:00 p.m.) with one evening practice (check for date). Times and dates are subject to change. Concessions, souvenirs and restroom facilities are available at the Ramer Field Sports Complex. Fans can take guided tours of the Chiefs training facilities.
For info: River Falls Area Chamber (715) 425-2533 or the Chiefs hotline at (800) 4-KCC-KCC (after June 1st) www.uwrf.info/chiefs.
Parks, Lakes, and Natural Attractions
Crystal Cave W965 Hwy. 29
Spring Valley, WI 54767
Phone:(715) 778-4414 or (800) 236-CAVE
E-mail: cavebats@svtel.net www.cavern.com/crystalcave
Open April-May on weekends,10:00 AM-4:30 PM, Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day, 9:30 AM-5:30 PM daily, September-October, daily 10:00 AM-4:30 PM
Eau Galle Lake Recreation Area
Spring Valley
The Eau Galle Flood Control Project with its dam, lake, recreation areas and channel improvements was initiated in 1958 to control flooding in the Spring Valley area. The dam is the largest earthen dam in the Midwest.
Main Day Use Area: Features picnic shelters, large playground area, boat launch (only electric motors allowed), courtesy dock, and fishing dock. Free parking. Walking path to the beach area.
Northwest Day-Use Area: Located along the Eau Galle River and Lake. Picnic shelter, grills, port-a-jons, bank fishing, great sight-seeing.
Lousy Creek Access: Boat launch on Co. Rd. NN, close to campground. Only electric motors allowed.
Highland Ridge Campground: Drive up and tent camping available.
Freedom Park and Great River Road Learning Center
200 Monroe StreetPrescott, WI
Web: www.prescottwi.org
Large park with overlook to the St. Croix and Mississippi Rivers, picnic facilities available. Take Hwy. 35 south of Prescott to Monroe St. and take Monroe St. to the park entrance.
Halverson Memorial Park
—Town of River Falls
Located at the intersection of Hwy 65 and 830th Avenue. 3-plus acres (primitive site) with a creek running through it. Ideal for people who like to hike and break new trails.
Kinnickinnic State Park
A wooded area of 1,242 acres, Kinnickinnic State Park is a day-use park with camping limited to boats. It features 7 miles of hiking trails, trout fishing, picnic areas, swimming area along the beach (restroom & payphone), and an overlook of the valley. Winter use includes cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and ice fishing. A park sticker is required on all vehicles.
It offers boat camping for up to 110 boats on the sand delta where the Kinnickinnic River enters the St. Croix. All boats must be self contained. From I-94 at Hudson take Co. Rd. F/Carmichael Rd. (exit 2) 8 miles south; 8 miles from downtown Prescott Hwy. 10E to Hwy. 29E to Co. Rd. F; 8 miles southwest of River Falls on Co. Rd. FF. Kinnickinnic State Park, W11983 820th Ave., River Falls, WI 54022 (715) 425-1129
Lee-Kay Family Educational County Forest
Intersection of 410th Street and State Highway 29
Spring Valley
This 40-acre forest serves as an outdoor classroom for forestry eduction. Visitors will find a 0.6 mile self-guided trail winding through the forest. Stationed throughout the trail are tree identification and interpretation markers. Over15 tree species have been identified for observation. The most abundant tree species in the forest are oak, maple, basswood and ash.
The trail can also be used in the winter for cross country skiing and snow shoeing. There is a spacious parking lot to accomodate several vehicles as well as a few school buses. The entire trail takes about 1/2 hour to complete. The property is managed by the Pierce County Parks Department.
The Plum City Watershed area in eastern Pierce County had a history of flooding. Under the Federal “Watershed and Protection and Flood Prevention Act” many measures were undertaken to control flooding and soil erosion. One of these was a large dam, completed in 1972, which created the 116 acre body of water known as Nugget Lake.
Nugget Lake County Park was named for the gold mining that took place in the late 1800’s. There is no evidence as to how much gold was found. The lake is 1.8 miles long and 550 ft. wide. Walleyes, bass, bluegills, and crappies are fished year round. Because only electric trolling motors are allowed, it is one of the most peaceful lakes you will visit in Wisconsin.
Camping fees are paid in addition to entrance fees. Free entrance for Senior citizens.
Facilities:
752 acres of semi-wilderness
Picnic area with two large picnic shelters
Modern playground equipment for children
Nature programs
Parking for over 50 cars
Beautiful 116 acre electric motor only lake
Excellent bass and pan fishing all year long
DNR license
Bait, ice, firewood
Boat ramp and dock
Electric trolling motors only
Canoe and boat rental
Horseshoe pits
Pure drinking water
55 unit campground with electrical hook-ups on 42 units
Modern comfort station with hot showers and flush toilets
Sanitary dump station for campers
Several miles of hiking trails
Several miles of advanced, intermediate, and novice cross-country skiing trails
Winter sledding hill
Nugget Lake County Park is open year round with entrance fees being collected at all times. The park opens at 6:00 a.m. and closes at 10:00 p.m. However, the campground remains open 24 hours every day.
Camping fees are paid in addition to entrance fees. Prices subject to change. No entrance fees required for Senior Citizens. Canoe/boat rentals include life jackets and paddles. Fishing licenses available. Dogs on leash only. Quiet hours exist after 11:00 p.m.
Snowmobiling
Over 200 miles of snowmobiling trails are available in Pierce County, with Ellsworth serving as the hub. Maps are available by contacting Pierce County Partners in Tourism. For trail conditions, visit www.travelwisconsin.com. For trail conditions, call (715) 639-6311. Maps are available by calling Nugget Lake County Park at (715) 639-5611 or Pierce County Partners in Tourism at (715) 273-5864,1-800-4-PIERCE
