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Council Grounds State Park

Activities:

Swimming

Hiking

Boating

Camping

Canoeing

Hunting

Kayaking

Water-Skiing

Picnicking

Fishing

Restrooms

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Welcome to Wisconsin's Council Grounds State Park located on the banks of the Wisconsin River near Merrill. For many years this was a city park known as Wildwood Park but was given to the State Government in 1938 and was considered a state forest for the next 40 years before being changed to a state park in 1978. As the name suggests, it is believed that this was once an important Native American meeting ground.

Boating: Come out and launch a watercraft and explore Lake Alexander. The lake's 217 foot swimming beach is popular on hot summer days.

Fishing: Some of the fish that live in the lake and river include walleye, black crappies, bluegills, northern pike, and small mouth bass.

To contact the office please call 715-536-8773.

Ownership:

State of Wisconsin

Acreage:

508.00

Location:

Council Grounds State Park

N1895 Council Grounds Drive

Merrill, Wisconsin 54452 United States

45.183731, -89.742336

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