Overview
About 15,000 years ago most of North America was covered by a huge glacier. Wisconsin displays the earth-carving result of this glacier in its many lakes, river valleys, gently rolling hills, and ridges. The nearly 30,000 acre Northern Kettle Moraine State Forest, in particular, showcases many glacier-formed features including kames, moraines, drumlins, eskers and kettles.Northern Kettle Moraine State Forest is managed for forestry and outdoor recreation. Over 130 miles of trails wind through the State Forest, providing spectacular views of glacial landscapes and forest scenery. Unfortunately, mountain biking is only permitted on the Greenbush (9 miles) and New Fane (5.5 miles) loop trails. Normally these trails are opened in late April through November, depending on trail conditions.
This is a map of the entire Northern Kettle Moraine State Forest.
Getting There
To reach the Forest Headquarters:From Sheboygan/Plymouth:
- STH 23 West to STH 57
- STH 57 South to STH 28 (Waldo)
- STH 28 West (Right) to CTH SS
- CTH SS West (Right) to CTH G
- CTH G South (Left) to HQ
From Chicago:
- I-94 North to I-894
- I-894 North to STH 45
- STH 45 North to STH 28 (in Kewaskum)
- STH 28 East (Right) to CTH S
- CTH S North (Left) to CTH G
- CTH G North (Straight) to HQ
From FDL, Oshkosh, or Appleton:
- STH 41 South to CTH B
- CTH B East (Left) to STH 45 (Eden)
- STH 45 South (Straight) to CTH SS
- CTH SS East (Left) to CTH G
- CTH G South (Right) to HQ
From East Side of Milwaukee:
- I-43 North to STH 57
- STH 57 North to CTH SS
- CTH SS West (Left) to CTH G
- CTH G South (Left) to HQ
From West Side of Milwaukee:
- STH 45 North to STH 28 (Kewaskum)
- STH 28 East (Right) to CTH S
- CTH S North (Left) to CTH G
- CTH G North (Straight) to HQ
From Madison:
- STH 151 East to STH 33 (Beaver Dam)
- STH 33 East (Right) to STH 28 (Horicon)
- STH 28 East (Left) to STH 45 (Kewaskum)
- STH 45 North (Left) to Old Bridge Road
- Old Bridge Road East (Right) to CTH G
- CTH G North (Left) to HQ
Red Tape
A trailpass is required for all riders 16 years of age and older. The 2007 Wisconsin resident fee was $15 for an annual pass or $4 for a daily pass. Passes can be purchased at entrance stations, self-registation stations, online, and through DNR service stations.Vehicle admission stickers are also required and can be obtained in the same manner as is listed above.
External Links
Follow this link for current conditions.Official Website
Camping
The State Forest contains two campgrounds. They are Mauthe Lake Campground and Long Lake Campground. Mauthe Lake Campground has 137 sites, including 49 electrical sites, one shower building and vault toilets. Long Lake Campground provides 200 sites, flush toilets and showers. Recommendations are recommended from mid-May through September.There is also the Greenbush Group Campground which offers nine sites for up to 60 people, the New Prospect Horseriders' Campground, and several backpacking three-sided shelters located along the Ice Age Trail that are only accessible by foot.
To reserve a campsite visit the official reservation website, or call 1.888.947.2757.
Contact Information
Kettle Moraine State Forest—Northern UnitForest Headquarters
N1765 Highway G
Cambellsport, WI 53010
262.626.2116