With nearly 3,000 acres of prairie, forests and panoramic river scenery, Willow River State Park offers year-round recreation opportunities in western Wisconsin. The park is about five miles northeast of Hudson.
- Contact information
- For information, contact:
- Willow River State Park
1034 County Highway A
Hudson, WI 54016
715-386-5931
Wisconsin State Park System Willow River State Park

© Wisconsin Department of Tourism
Reserve campsites at Willow River State Park.
Park information
Welcome!
- The park is open year-round from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Directions
From downtown Hudson, at the Vine Street stoplight turn east. Follow Vine Street up the hill to County Highway A (Carmichael Road). Turn left and follow County A to the park entrance. From Interstate Highway 94, take Exit # 4 and go north on US Highway 12 for about 1.6 miles. Go straight on to County Highway U for about 0.3 mile to County Highway A. Continue north on Highway A 1.5 miles. The park entrance will be on the left.
Fees
- Vehicle admission sticker is required.
- Camping in the Wisconsin State Park System.
- Hunting and fishing licenses apply.
Concessions and rental equipment
While the lake is drawn down, canoe and kayak rentals are not available at the park.
Friends group and volunteering
Get Outdoors!
Get Outdoors!
Maps/publications
Park maps
- Willow River State Park map [PDF]
- Winter trails map [PDF]
- 300 campground map [PDF]
- 200 campground map [PDF]
- 100 campground map [PDF]
- Hunting and trapping map [PDF]