Canoeing and Kayaking

Camp New Wood County Park is another great place to camp or hike at. This park also has a playground, shelter, restrooms and accessible landings on the Wisconsin River.

Lincoln County has a long logging history with large areas owned by the logging industry that have now become recreational areas for everyone to enjoy. Camp out and hike at Council Grounds State Park and then hit Lake Alexander and the Wisconsin River from their landing. *State park fees apply.

The Grandfather Falls Recreation Area features a clearly marked kayak and canoe portage along the water pipeline. Be sure to keep an eye on your surroundings. This undeveloped area is an excellent spot to catch a glimpse of a deer, bear, bald eagle or even a timber wolf.

If you are looking for a place to just spend your day at, Riverside Park has many things you can do to entertain all of your friends and family. There is a large shelter, volleyball court, disc golf course, horseshoe pit, and a playground on the 22 acres of neighborhood park along the Wisconsin River. With an updated dock and water access area, it is a great place to float or fish down the River. Many people enjoy fishing along the riverbed as well.

Experience an epic trip, paddling down the Great Pinery Heritage Waterway,™ a navigable water trail situated on the Wisconsin River and its tributaries. It spans several counties and is 108 miles long with public landings along the way. The Great Pinery Heritage Waterway winds through scenic forests, urban landscapes and historic sites, inviting paddlers to immerse themselves in the natural beauty of the Great Pinery, learn about the native inhabitants and European settlers who once navigated these waters, and enjoy local attractions, food and happenings.