Willow River State Park

Willow Falls Trail 
We visited Willow River State Park in the winter, but it is accessible year-around and I want to take my kids back camping here some time.  There is supposed to be good fishing in the area that my son would love.  We wanted to see the falls in the winter, so we hiked Willow Falls Trail to Burkhardt Trail, which is a moderate 2 mile hike.  There is a longer set of stairs to reach the overlook part of the trail on this hike.  We learned that there is a second parking lot past the main entrance of the park, which would be best for accessing this trail and seeing the falls.  If you hike from the main park, you will make it, it is just a longer hike.  The park does require an entrance fee of $8 (out-of-state $11) per vehicle for a day-use pass or an annual pass for $28 (out-of-state $38). We were wowed by the falls in the winter, but I am sure in the spring and summer they are just as captivating. 
Address: 
1034 Cty Hwy A
Hudson, WI 54016