High Cliff State Park
- Status
- Open (per official listing)Daily 6 a.m. – 11 p.m.
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed
- Camping
- Yes
- Official site
- dnr.wisconsin.gov(920) 989-1106
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 2
Construction High Cliff SP Office and Entrance Road Notice (2026-2027)Construction near the park office and entrance road will begin in mid Sept. 2026 and continue through spring 2027. The office and entrance road will… (more)
Construction near the park office and entrance road will begin in mid Sept. 2026 and continue through spring 2027. The office and entrance road will remain open, however, please use caution and keep out of any work areas. Impact: Low.
Posted by the park 2026-08-26. Official alert
Partial closure High Cliff SP Lime Kiln, Indian Mound and Red Bird Trails ClosedThe entire Lime Kiln and Indian Mound Trails, and a section of Red Bird Trail will be closed from Oct. 5 through Nov. 15, 2026 for trail… (more)
The entire Lime Kiln and Indian Mound Trails, and a section of Red Bird Trail will be closed from Oct. 5 through Nov. 15, 2026 for trail rehabilitation. For more information, please see: Impact: Moderate.
Posted by the park 2026-10-01. Official alert
Overview
In Calumet County, in Sherwood, High Cliff State Park covers about 1,096 acres.
Visitors come for horseback riding, canoeing and kayaking, hunting in season, boating, and swimming. Overnight options include campsites, with tent sites and group camping.
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. – 11 p.m. | — |
| Office | Tue–Sun | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. | — |
Official wording
Open 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. year-round.
The park is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday (closed Mondays and holidays).
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
Pets are permitted in the family and group campgrounds.
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Camping
| Campground or site type | Sites | Hookups / features | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family campground and group camp The family campground has 112 campsites (32 with electric hook-ups and two accessible sites). There are also eight group campsites. Campground hosts stay on site 58 from April through October. Pets are permitted in the family and group campgrounds.
• Family campground map
• Group camp map
A flush toilet/shower building is in the family campground for overnight guests. There are also several vault toilets throughout the campground. The shower building is open seasonally, from about May to mid-October.
A sanitary dump station and recycling/garbage station are available and free to use by all… | — | Electric (some sites)Showers | — |
Camping details from the park
High Cliff State Park offers several camping opportunities for visitors, with a family campground, an outdoor group camp and an accessible cabin for people with disabilities.
Family campground and group camp: The family campground has 112 campsites (32 with electric hook-ups and two accessible sites). There are also eight group campsites. Campground hosts stay on site 58 from April through October. Pets are permitted in the family and group campgrounds.
- Family campground map
- Group camp map
A flush toilet/shower building is in the family campground for overnight guests. There are also several vault toilets throughout the campground. The shower building is open seasonally, from about May to mid-October.
A sanitary dump station and recycling/garbage station are available and free to use by all registered campers. There is a $10 fee for others to use the dump station.
Firewood: Firewood is available for purchase at the park office during open office hours.
Don't move firewood! Firewood rules and resources
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
BikingBoatingCanoeing and kayakingCampingFishingHikingHorseback ridingHuntingPicnickingSwimming
Amenities
Facilities
- Picnic areas
- Group facilities
Camping
- Tent camping
- Group camping
Recreation
- Horse trails
✓ 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.
Accessibility
High Cliff State Park offers several accessible opportunities including an accessible cabin, accessible campsites, an accessible fishing platform, a universal playground, accessible picnic shelters, and a boat launch with an accessible boarding pier.
This property features universally accessible trails. For more information, visit Accessible Recreation.
An accessible cabin for people with disabilities is available at High Cliff State Park. The cabin can accommodate up to six people and can be rented for a maximum of four nights per year. The cabin is available from May through mid-October.
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- N7630 State Park Rd.
Sherwood, WI 54169 - Nearest town
- Sherwood
- Coordinates
- 44.1670, -88.2911
- Phone
- (920) 989-1106
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Directions from the park
High Cliff State Park is on the northeast corner of Lake Winnebago in the town of Sherwood, Wisconsin. • 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
- Wikidata
- 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