Free Fun Weekend June 3-4
a young boy running across a bridge
State park admission fees, fishing licenses and trail passes are waived for all visitors June 3-4, 2023. / Photo Credit: Travel Wisconsin
Find your adventure this weekend during the 11th annual Free Fun Weekend, June 3-4. State park admission fees, fishing licenses and trail passes are waived for all Wisconsin residents and non-residents.
With 50 state parks, 15 state forests, 44 state trails, 84,000 miles of rivers and streams and roughly 15,000 lakes, the DNR invites Wisconsinites to discover a new favorite park, trail, forest or recreation area or to try a new activity during Free Fun Weekend. This is the perfect time to get outdoors and find your adventure in Wisconsin.
Find a full list of Wisconsin state properties, activities and maps by visiting the DNR’s website. Reserve a shelter or campsite through the DNR’s online booking system. Before heading to a state park, trail or waterbody near you, here are some helpful things to know:
STATE PARKS
Vehicle admission stickers will not be required.
All state parks and trails will be open from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Programs and events are posted online on the DNR’s website.
TRAILS
All linear/rail trails will be open to the public, including ATV trails and horseback riding trails.
ATVs, UTVs and OHMs are exempt from registration requirements. Resident and non-resident all-terrain vehicle operators do not need a trail pass to ride state ATV trails.
FISHING
Residents and non-residents will not be required to have a fishing license or trout/salmon stamps.
All 2023-2024 fishing regulations apply, including bag and length limits.
This is the perfect time of year for small and largemouth bass, panfish and northern pike to be active.
New to fishing? Check out free clinics hosted at state properties.
Locate launches and shore fishing access points near you.
BOAT LAUNCHES
All DNR boat launches are open.
Boats must be registered, which can be done either online or via mail.
Minimize the spread of aquatic invasive species by removing plants and animals from boats before and after launching, draining all water from compartments, and never move live fish from any waterbody.
SAFETY
Always wear a life jacket when fishing from a boat, kayak, canoe or paddleboard.
Use boat lights after sunset.
Never consume alcohol or drugs before or during an ATV/UTV ride or while operating a boat.
Wear a helmet and protective clothing such as eye protection, gloves, long pants, and a long-sleeved shirt while riding an ATV/UTV.
All children under the age of 18 must have a minimum Department of Transportation standard motorcycle or ATV helmet - bicycle helmets are not legal.
Keep your speed in mind as weather and terrain conditions vary or change.
Grab your family and friends and head outdoors for Free Fun Weekend! Take the trail less traveled and head to some lesser-known “hidden gem” state properties. Make sure to tag your Free Fun Weekend photos with #OutWiGo.
