Eisenbahn State Trail
- Status
- Status not posted
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Statewide rule — see below
- Camping
- None listed
- Official site
- dnr.wisconsin.gov(920) 929-3135
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Covering about 294 acres, Eisenbahn State Trail lies in Washington County, in Kewaskum.
Visitors come for biking and hiking.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| The park’s wording doesn’t give clock times — see the official wording below. | |||
Official wording
The trail is open year-round.
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Chicago).
Pets
Pets allowed on a physical leash no longer than 8 feet at all times and under control; loose pets may be seized. Property-specific pet areas/restrictions appear on park pages.
Statewide rule from Wisconsin's park system (source). This park’s page doesn’t state its own pet rules, so check for local restrictions.
Fees and passes
Per vehicle, resident vs nonresident pricing: a vehicle admission pass is required on all motor vehicles stopping in state parks, forests and recreation areas (daily $13 WI / $16 out-of-state; annual $28 / $50; rates effective Aug. 19, 2025). State trails use a per-person trail pass for certain uses. Heritage Hill SP charges a per-person admission instead.
Statewide fee rule from Wisconsin's park system; this park’s page doesn’t list its own fees.
Wisconsin park passes
- 12-month vehicle admission pass (Wisconsin plates) — $28. All Wisconsin state parks, forests and recreation areas for 12 months Details
- 12-month vehicle admission pass (out-of-state plates) — $50. Same, nonresident vehicles Details
- 12-month pass, Wisconsin residents 65+ — $13. Resident senior vehicles Details
- 12-month reduced-rate pass (additional household vehicle) — $15.50 resident / $32.50 nonresident. Additional vehicles at the same household address; bought with a full-price pass Details
- Daily vehicle admission pass — $13 resident / $3 resident 65+ / $16 nonresident Details
From the Wisconsin state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- Wisconsin State Park System reservations (Camis 'Going to Camp')
- Phone
- 1-888-947-2757
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Things to do
HikingBiking
Trails
| Trail | Length | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eisenbahn State Trail | 25 mi | — | Rail trail: YesAsphalt - 5 miles; Crushed stone - 20 miles surface |
Trail descriptions from the park
- Rail trail: Yes
- Length: 25 miles
- Surface: Asphalt - 5 miles; Crushed stone - 20 miles
- Counties: Fond du Lac, Washington
- Communities: Eden, Campbellsport, Kewaskum, West Bend
Ice Age National Scenic Trail: The Ice Age Trail winds through the Kettle Moraine State Forest and crosses the Eisenbahn State Trail just south of Kewaskum near County Highway H.
Getting there
- Nearest town
- Kewaskum
- Coordinates
- 43.5281, -88.2443 (from PAD-US)
- Phone
- (920) 929-3135
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Directions from the park
Eden: State Highway 45 travels through Eden. Parking is available at the Eden Community Park at the trailhead. Campbellsport: State Highway 67 and County Highway V travel through Campbellsport. The trail is adjacent to Fireman's Park where parking is available. View the Fond du Lac County segment map, courtesy Fond du Lac County. Kewaskum: State highways 28 and 45 pass through Kewaskum. Parking is available next to the trail in downtown Kewaskum between Highway 28 and Second Street. The trail also runs adjacent to River Hills Park where parking is available. West Bend: State highways 45 and 33 pass through West Bend. Parking is available in lots near Water and Washington streets and is allowed along city side streets.
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Wisconsin State Park System — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- Wisconsin DNR 'Find a Park' directory (server-rendered Drupal view, ?page=0..5), filtered to /topic/parks/ property pages
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology