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Copper Falls State Park trails

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Dogs on a leash all year

Trails along the Bad River gorge to Copper Falls and Brownstone Falls. Pet picnic area with river access.

Source: Wisconsin DNR, Enjoying the parks with your pet. Checked October 29, 2026.

Follow the signs at the trailhead: parks can close areas to dogs for wildlife.

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Wisconsin State Parks: pets: the rule in full

Pets are allowed in most campgrounds, trails, roads and outlying areas on a leash of 8 feet or less. Not in buildings, shelters, picnic areas or on beaches (except designated pet areas), on trails marked closed to pets, on cross-country ski trails when groomed, or on observation towers. No pets anywhere in Copper Culture or Heritage Hill state parks or Hoffman Hills State Recreation Area.

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