Havenwoods State Forest
- Status
- Status not postedDaily 6 a.m. – 8 p.m.
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed, with restrictions8-ft leash
- Camping
- None listed
- Official site
- dnr.wisconsin.gov(414) 527-0232
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Havenwoods State Forest is a forest in Milwaukee County, about 2 miles west of Glendale.
The park supports biking, hiking, and picnicking. The official site lists about 6 miles of trails.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | Daily | 6 a.m. – 8 p.m. | — |
| Daily | 6 a.m. – 8 p.m. | — | |
| Daily | 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. | — |
Official wording
Open 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. year-round. The forest is open year-round from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. The nature center is open Tuesdays through Saturdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. year-round.
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Chicago).
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.
Pets
Dogs allowed, with restrictions · leash up to 8 feet
Not allowed in or on: areas shown shaded on the forest map; this nature trail.
This map also shows where you can and cannot walk your dog. Where permitted, pets are allowed in the forest on a leash 8 feet or shorter. To ensure everyone’s enjoyment, visitors are required to clean up any waste left by their pets. Pets are prohibited in areas shown shaded on the forest map. Pet trail (2.5 miles) There are many trails at Havenwoods that are open to pets. Pets must be on a leash 8 feet or shorter. Contact the forest for more information on pet areas. Pets are not permitted on this nature trail.
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Things to do
BikingHikingPicnicking
Trails
Hiking: More than 6 miles of trails invite hikers, runners and joggers to explore the property's woods, wetlands and grasslands. With several different trail segments, visitors can choose a hike of varying lengths. The trail map, marked with the lengths of trail segments, allows you to create a custom-length trail for walking, jogging or running. This map also shows where you can and cannot walk your dog.
Several geocaches and waymarks can be found at Havenwoods State Forest. Complete the "Trek Through Time," a geocaching adventure, and earn a collectible wooden geotoken.
Where permitted, pets are allowed in the forest on a leash 8 feet or shorter. To ensure everyone’s enjoyment, visitors are required to clean up any waste left by their pets. Pets are prohibited in areas shown shaded on the forest map.
Read more from the park
Cross-country trail (2.7 miles)
Walk or run the outer trail all the way around the forest to cover about 2.7 miles.
Pet trail (2.5 miles)
There are many trails at Havenwoods that are open to pets. Pets must be on a leash 8 feet or shorter. This trail is one possibility that is about 2.5 miles long. Pets are prohibited in areas shown shaded on the forest map. Contact the forest for more information on pet areas.
People and the Land trail (1.3 miles)
This 1.3-mile trail tells the history of Havenwoods and the efforts to restore the land. Stop by the nature center to pick up a trail brochure. Pets are not permitted on this nature trail.
Trek through Time trail (geocaching trail)
Discover history, spend some time outside and challenge yourself with a good puzzle at Havenwoods. The Trek through Time Trail is a geocaching adventure at the forest. Stop by the nature center to pick up a trail booklet.
Braille Trail (0.3 miles)
The Braille Trail at Havenwoods State Forest is a 0.3-mile looped trail that includes audio and tactile elements along the trail with text in Unified English Braille. The tactile elements focus on Havenwoods history, habitat, flora and fauna.
Amenities
Facilities
- Picnic areas
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Getting there
- Address
- 6141 N. Hopkins St.
Milwaukee, WI 53209 - Nearest town
- Glendale — about 2 mi west (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 43.1288, -87.9697
- Phone
- (414) 527-0232
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Directions from the park
Havenwoods State Forest is on the north side of Milwaukee, one block west of Sherman Boulevard on Douglas Avenue. At the forest entrance, continue up the hill to the parking lot and nature center. • Get directions.
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
“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