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A Unique Place from All Vantage Points
​The Kickapoo Valley Reserve is an 8,600-acre tract of public land located between the villages of La Farge and Ontario in southwestern Wisconsin. Its history, resources, administration, and recreational diversity make it unique - a place like no other.

We invite you to come and see for yourself the many wonders of the Kickapoo Valley Reserve.  Here, sandstone outcroppings tower over the Kickapoo River as you paddle its quiet waters while native plants and animals abound in all seasons.  Whether you'd like to join us for a scheduled interpretive hike, adventure into the backcountry on your own, or simply stop and admire the beauty, the Kickapoo Valley Reserve welcomes you!

Registration
The Kickapoo Valley Reserve offers many activities that require registration. If you have questions about registrations, please call (608) 625-2960 or email kickapoo.reserve@krm.state.wi.us.  

Click here to register



  

HIGHLIGHTS

We want to thank all of our generous volunteers who have helped 
with any and all flood relief efforts. We so appreciate your support.
To learn more about becoming a volunteer, feel free to click here . 

VISITOR CENTER HOURS: 

8am to 4:30pm Monday - Saturday
Closed Sundays & Holidays

Click here for Local Weather

Purchase 2018 KVR Annual Pass: 

     Family                Individual
*State Park Passes do not apply on the KVR     

Equestrian & Mountain Bike Trails: 
Natural surface trails are CLOSED for the season. Trails open May 1st weather permitting.

Hiking:
Hiking trails are OPEN, but please use caution where flood impacts are evident.

Hunting:
The KVR is OPEN for upcoming hunting seasons; state licenses are required. Bow hunters - do not use permanent tree stands or trail cameras; respect private property boundaries; a CWD test site is located on Cut Off Road, northeast of Rockton bridge; please do not litter and do try to retrieve all shell casings. Follow Leave No Trace ethics when outside. 

River:
The Kickapoo river has been reported passable with some narrow sections. View Kickapoo River water levels for La Farge and Ontario. 

Camping:  
Camping is OPEN. Please subscribe to NIXEL notification system if camping near tributaries or the River.
NIXEL sign up: Local Emergency Alert Notification Information

ALWAYS PRACTICE LEAVE-NO-TRACE PRINCIPLES!

 

 Updated 11/02/2018


Rock Outcrop along Kickapoo River
KVR Visitor Center with a trillium
A Sandhill Crane in a field
A view overlooking the Kickapoo Valley Reserve
A does deer standing in a field
A hillside showing the start of changing leaves
A fall view across the prairie with hills in the background
Berries on False Solomon Seal
One of the several ice caves
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   Young girl wearing Summer Camp hat Scene across a mowed trail through a field  Magnolia Warbler   Cartoon of an compass

Kickapoo Valley Reserve | S3661 State Highway 131 | La Farge, Wisconsin 54639 
Phone: 608-625-2960 | FAX: 608-625-2962
kickapoo.reserve@krm.state.wi.us

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