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Colburn Wildlife Area
Colburn Wildlife Area is about 5,000 acres located in Colburn Township of Adams County, Central Wisconsin. This area is south of County Road C just west of Cty G and north of Chicago Ave. Access points are very limited because most of the land around the wildlife area is privately owned by mostly 40 acre+ parcels. Public roads touching Colburn Wildlife Area are Cty C, 6th Ave, Blackhawk Dr, 4th Ave and Chicago Ave. Two Creeks run through the area including Dry Creek and Carter Creek. Most of this land was purchase back in 1947 and is currently manage by the WI DNR (Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources). There is plenty of wildlife including Whitetails Deer, Eastern Wild Turkey, squirrels, rabbits, badgers (State Animal), woodchucks, fox, coyotes, wolves, ruffed grouse, sandhill cranes, herons, egrets, woodpeckers and even black bear from time to time… Activities allowed are Hunting, Hiking, Trapping, Bird Watching plus foraging for natural wild edibles like berries and mushrooms. The property consists of woods, meadows, wetlands / marsh, brush, oaks, pines, and aspen trees.
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Other Area Public Land in Wisconsin
- Leola Marsh Wildlife Area
- Big Roche-A-Cri Fishery Area
- Central Wisconsin Grassland Conservation Area
WI Homes for Sale in Colburn Township
Wisconsin Land for Sale in the Township of Colburn
Nearby Communities - WI Cities, Towns & Villages:
- Coloma
- Plainfield
- Hancock
- Big Flats
- Friendship
- Arkdale
- Wisconsin Rapids
- Rome
- Adams
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Deer Hunting in Allowed in Colburn Wildlife Area
Roche-A-Cri State Park
Welcome to the home of Turkey Vultures, Whitetail, Squirrels and the Red Fox. Roche-A-Cri State Park established in 1948 is 605 acres of woods, prairie plus Roche-A-Cri Mound. This unique State Park has many different recreational activities from sight-seeing to hiking 303 steps up the top of Roche A Cri Mound. Several rest areas offer different settings where you can enjoy a nice picnic. There are 41 rustic campsites available and the park even offer's campfire wood for your convenience. If you wish to climb the hill, there is a 300 foot stairway that includes resting places along the way. During your journey through Roche-A-Cri State Park, you will find areas that tell the history of the hill. At the top is a platform that will allow you to see 10 different counties, many great Lakes, Friendship Mound, and plenty of other unique places for discovery.
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Do you like to fish? Carter Creek runs right through the park, giving you the true essence of what Central Wisconsin has to offer. Nearby lakes and streams include: Big Roche-A-Cri Lake, Wisconsin River, Lake Petenwell & Castle Rock flowage, and many others. Roche-A-Cri State Park is an enjoyable place to bring your family. Park Office: 608-339-6881
Roche-A-Cri Mound
Quick Specs & Features on Roche-A-Cri State Park.
- Roche-A-Cri Mound – The Steepest in Wisconsin.
- Chickadee Rock
- Picnic Tables & Built in Grills
- Play Ground
- 41 Rustic Campsites (#8 is Wheelchair Accessible)
- Prairie by Winter Parking
- Historical Marker –
- Indian Petroglyphs
- Dump Station
- Stairs & Observation Decks on the Mound
- Interpretive Panels at Kiosk
- Firewood & Host Site
- Park Road for Vehicles Loop 1.2 Miles
- Park Office / Shop - 608-339-6881
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Hiking Trails in Roche-A-Cri State Park
- Acorn Trail 3.55 miles
- Eagle Ridge Trail .35 miles
- Mound Trail .3 miles
- Chickadee Rock Nature Trail .34 miles
- Spring Peeper Trail .65 miles
- Turkey Vulture Trail .9 miles