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Hartman Creek State Park, Waupaca, WI

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Sports & Outdoors

Hartman Creek State Park

Lakeside state park in central Wisconsin offering camping, boating, trails, and a historic log cabin.

Waupaca, WI

About Hartman Creek State Park

Hartman Creek is a state park on the Chain O' Lakes in central Wisconsin, known for its calm, welcoming setting. Visitors can camp, boat, swim, ride horses, and mountain bike. The park also has the historic Hellestad House, a log cabin, and several picnic areas, including one beside clear Marl Lake. Wikipedia describes it as roughly 1,417 acres with several small lakes, a sand beach, and a stretch of the Ice Age National Scenic Trail. Entry requires a vehicle admission pass, and the pages given do not state a per-adult admission price.

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