Rocky Arbor State Park

#479 among destinations in the United States

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Rocky Arbor State Park is a picturesque natural escape located in the heart of Juneau County, Wisconsin. This beautiful state park is known for its stunning sandstone bluffs, lush forests, and tranquil streams, making it the perfect destination for nature enthusiasts and outdoor adventurers.

Visitors to Rocky Arbor State Park can explore a network of hiking trails that wind through the park's diverse landscape, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding wilderness. The park's towering sandstone bluffs provide a dramatic backdrop for hiking, picnicking, and wildlife watching, while the gentle streams and peaceful wooded areas create a serene atmosphere for relaxation and reflection.

In addition to its natural beauty, Rocky Arbor State Park also offers a variety of recreational activities for visitors to enjoy. Fishing and boating are popular pastimes on the park's tranquil streams and ponds, and the park's well-maintained picnic areas provide a perfect setting for a leisurely outdoor meal with family and friends.

For those looking to extend their stay, Rocky Arbor State Park offers a campground with both electric and non-electric sites, as well as modern restroom facilities and convenient access to the park's hiking trails and recreational amenities.

Established: 1932 (92 years ago)Elevation: 951 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 43°38'31"N, 89°48'25"W

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Rocky Arbor State Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Mt. Olympus Water & Theme Park, Noah's Ark, Dells Raceway Park, Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf.

2.1 miS
Amusement, Amusement park
Mt. Olympus Water & Theme Park, Wisconsin Dells
53 min walk • Mt. Olympus Water and Theme Park Resort is a theme park and water park resort complex in Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin. The resort is themed after Ancient Greece, particularly its mythology and gods, and is named after the mountain in Greece where those gods were said to live. Mt.
2.8 miS
Amusement, Amusement park, Water park
Noah's Ark, Wisconsin Dells
72 min walk • Noah's Ark is the largest outdoor water park in the United States. It features 51 water slides and dozens of various attractions. The park is located in the village of Lake Delton, Wisconsin.
3 miNW
Sport venue, Sport
Dells Raceway Park, Wisconsin Dells
78 min walk • Dells Raceway Park, formerly known as the Dells Motor Speedway, is a car racing raceway located in the town of Lyndon, in Juneau County, north of Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin just off of U.S. Route 12/Wisconsin Highway 16. It is a 1/3 mile asphalt track that is used for stock car racing.
1.5 miSE
43°37'39"N • 89°47'5"W
Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf, Wisconsin Dells
38 min walk • Outdoor activities, Mini golf, Golf
1.6 miSE
43°37'42"N • 89°46'54"W
Timber Falls Adventure Park, Wisconsin Dells
41 min walk • Amusement park, Mini golf, Theme park
1.9 miSE
Museum, Specialty museum, Historical place
H. H. Bennett Studio, Wisconsin Dells
48 min walk • The H. H. Bennett Studio is a historic photographic studio and photography museum located in Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin, United States. The studio building was built in 1875 by noted landscape photographer H. H. Bennett. It was operated by his family until 1998, when the studio was donated to the Wisconsin Historical Society.
1.1 miS
Park
Polynesian Resort Hotel, Wisconsin Dells
30 min walk • The Polynesian Resort Hotel is a water park resort located in Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin. It was opened in 1989 and became the Wisconsin Dells's first indoor waterpark in 1994.
1.9 miSE
Amusement park, Amusement ride
Hades 360, Wisconsin Dells
50 min walk • Hades 360 is a wooden roller coaster at Mt. Olympus Water & Theme Park in Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin. When it opened in 2005, the coaster was known as Hades; it was renamed in 2013 when the 360 degree roll was installed.
5.2 miS
Resort, Water park, Park
Kalahari Resorts, Wisconsin Dells
133 min walk • Kalahari Resorts and Conventions is a water park resort chain with locations in Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin; Sandusky, Ohio; Pocono Manor, Pennsylvania; and in Round Rock, Texas. Named for the Kalahari Desert in southern Africa, the resorts are heavily decorated with African animals, plants, and other African motifs.
2.3 miSE
Museum, Park, Playground
Bowman House, Wisconsin Dells
58 min walk • The Bowman House is a historic house located at 714 Broadway Street in Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin. The Prairie School house was built in 1904 for Abram and Alberta Bowman.
1.9 miNE
Park, Amusement park, Water park
Chula Vista Resort, Wisconsin Dells
49 min walk • Chula Vista Resort is a southwestern-themed waterpark resort in Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin. The resort is located on the Upper Dells of the Wisconsin River, 3 miles north of downtown.