Attractions
Nelson, Wisconsin has many points of interest:
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PARKS, BEACHES, CAMPING
Park |
Location Contact Information |
Description |
Distance From Nelson |
| Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge |
Offices:
555 Lester Ave
Onalaska, WI
608-783-8405 |
The Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge is one of the country's largest and most visited refuges! Established in 1924, the 200,000-acre, 260-mile-long Upper Mississippi refuge features more than 265 bird species, 57 species of mammals, 35 species of reptiles and amphibians, and over 100 species of fish. Minutes away on bridge between Nelson, WI and Wabasha, MN |
Varies |
| Tiffany Bottoms Wildlife Area |
State Hwys. 25 and 35
Nelson, WI
608-685-6222 |
Tiffany Bottoms Wildlife Area offers 12,500 acres of rustic walking trails and 14 public boat-launching ramps. It is well known for it’s hunting, fishing, trapping, nature photography, berry picking and primitive camping. |
Varies |
| Alma Public Beach & Recreation Area |
One mile north of Alma
Alma, WI |
Tennis courts, ball diamonds, a swing set, and a bath house are all available, as well as the well kept beach. |
4 miles/6 minutes |
| Great River Harbor & Campground |
3 miles south of Alma, mile
marker 747.9
Alma, WI
608-248-2454
www.greatriverharbor.com |
Great River Harbor offers overnight docking, pump outs, gas, store, camping sites with and without hookups, marina, cabins, restaurant, showers, restrooms, watercraft rentals, RV sites and 18 hole mini golf course. |
8 miles/10 minutes |
| Buena Vista Park |
Alma, WI |
From the observation platform in Buena Vista Park, 500 ft. above the City of Alma, viewers can see, photograph, and record the river, bluffs and valleys that stretch out for miles below. |
9 miles/12 minutes |
| Goose Lake Memorial Park |
Cochrane, WI
608-248-2737 |
Enjoy a picnic, swim in the heated pool and watch hundreds of Canadian Geese as they settle-in, feed, swim and chatter about the rest of the trip to the north in spring, and the south in fall. |
16 mile/22 minutes |
| Lake City Municipal Pool |
Lake City, MN
651-345-3624 |
Open to the public from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM and 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM. |
18 miles/20 minutes |
| Lake City Public Beach |
Lake City, MN
651-345-3905 |
This well kept public beach allows the whole family to enjoy beautiful Lake Pepin all day long. |
18 miles/26 minutes |
| Hok-Si-La Municipal Park & Campground |
2500 N. Hwy. 61
Lake City, MN
651-345-3855
www.ci.lake-city.mn.us |
This campground along the Lake Pepin shoreline has everything from nature trails, interpretive center, playground, swimming beaches to boat ramps, picnic areas, dining hall, 41-tent campsites, and a chapel. Hok-SI-La is open year around for hiking, bird watching, cross-country skiing, and playground use. |
19 miles/30 minutes |
| Lake Pepin Campgrounds |
1818 High St. N.
Lake City, MN
651-345-2909 |
This campground offers sites for tents, campers. |
19 miles/29 minutes |
| Merrick State Park |
S2965 State Road 35
Fountain City, WI
608-685-3330 |
A municipal campground park that includes two wildlife observation decks, camping, electrical hookups, open roofed shelters for family gatherings, restrooms, ball diamond, and a new playground area. Enjoy fishing from or docking your boat at your campsite. |
22 miles/30 minutes |
| Perrot State Park |
Trempealeau, WI
608-534-6409 |
This highly visited state park features breathtaking views of the mighty Mississippi from the 500-foot river bluffs. Everything from camping, hiking, and boating to cross-country skiing, and access to the Great River State Trail. |
45 miles/1 hour |
| Frontenac State Park |
29223 County 28 Blvd.
Frontenac, MN
651-345-3401 |
This state park is one of the best spots in the country to view birds migrating in the spring and fall. More than 260 species of birds have been recorded here. Hikers and skiers enjoy spectacular views of this beautifully wooded river valley. |
26 miles/41 minutes |
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