Hoffman Hills State Recreation Area
- Status
- Status not postedDaily 6 a.m. – 11 p.m.
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed, with restrictions
- Camping
- None listed
- Official site
- dnr.wisconsin.gov(715) 232-1242
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Covering about 714 acres, Hoffman Hills State Recreation Area lies in Dunn County, about 7 miles northeast of Menomonie.
Popular activities here are hunting in season, hiking, and picnicking. Its trail network totals roughly 9 miles, according to the park.
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. | — |
| Daily | 6 a.m. – 11 p.m. | — |
Official wording
Open 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. year-round. Hoffman Hills is open year-round from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.
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
Not allowed in or on: hoffman hills.
Pets are not allowed at Hoffman Hills.
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Things to do
HikingHuntingPicnicking
Trails
Hiking: There are more than 9 miles of hiking trails at Hoffman Hills, including two miles of interpretive nature trails. Hike through a 15-acre tall grass prairie restoration or view wildlife along a one-mile wetland trail that's accessible for people with disabilities. Bicycles, motor vehicles and horses are not allowed on the trails. Hoffman Hills Trail Map A 60-foot-high observation tower offers spectacular views of the surrounding countryside. Pets are not allowed at Hoffman Hills.
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
- Nearest town
- Menomonie — about 7 mi northeast (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 44.9440, -91.7831
- Phone
- (715) 232-1242
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Directions from the park
Hoffman Hills State Recreation Area is located on 740th Street, Menomonie, WI. • 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
- 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