Willow River
Plan a visit to Willow Falls and its river gorge near Hudson, with separate options for Little Falls Lake, walking and camping.
Is this your kind of park?
Choose Willow River when the waterfall is the main draw. Pick the approach to the falls first; lake activities and a campground stay can be added as separate plans.
MAKE A DAY
OF IT.
A starting plan. Let the weather, current notices, and your group set the pace.
Take the trip checklist →Find the trailhead and route to Willow Falls on the current map. Read the approach before navigating to the falls label.
Decide whether falls viewing is the whole outing or the start of a longer walk. Check current access and posted water-use guidance.
For Little Falls Lake or camping, confirm the relevant access, campground category and booking arrangements separately.
Check before you leave
Check the current route to the falls and posted water-use guidance. Treat falls viewing and swimming as separate decisions.
Read current official park information ↗Staying overnight
DNR lists family and group camping. Confirm the right category and site through the official system.
Official Wisconsin booking information ↗Official sources & checks
Source review: . Access and services can change. Read current notices before traveling.
Planning suggestions are editorial, not firsthand trip reports. Photographs identify the place; the official map and current notices guide the visit. How this guide is made →
