High Cliff State Park – Camp/Hike/Bike/Fish/Kayak

This event is open to everyone. High Cliff State Park is a 1,187 acre park situated above and below the limestone cliffs of the Niagara Escarpment, this park is the only state-owned recreation area on Lake Winnebago, Wisconsin's largest inland lake. One visit and you’ll understand why this is one of the state’s most highly utilized parks! High Cliff is situated high above the water on the Niagara Escarpment, a large limestone arc stretching through Niagara Falls and into Canada. Enjoy cliff faces, wooded areas with hiking, biking and equestrian trails, spectacular lake vistas, and beautiful sunsets. Learn about famed leader Chief Redbird, the limestone village that once stood in the park, or visit the effigy mounds found in the park. Amenities include a swimming area in the lower park, showers, firewood sales, a concession store, and bustling marina. At the park, you are in within a short walking distance to golf, food, and ice cream.

There are 2 bike trails, one loops the park, the other travels along the top of the Niagara Escarpment which features panoramic views of Lake Winnebago, the observation tower, the Chief Red Bird statue and limestone quarries. The park has four developed boat launches. Windsurfers, kite boarders, and paddlers enjoy access to the lake using the undeveloped boat launch. There is a swim area. The bathhouse has flush toilets, showers, changing areas and open shelters. Both the Butterfly Pond and Lake Winnebago have fishing opportunities. The pond may yield largemouth bass and panfish. Fish for walleye, white bass and perch on the lake. A Wisconsin fishing license is required to fish at both locations. Anglers of any age may check out basic fishing equipment free of charge at the park office. The hiking trails offer different levels of challenge to hikers. All trails are looped and vary in length. From the vantage point of the cliff and especially from the 40-foot observation tower, you can see the cities of Appleton, Oshkosh, Neenah, Menasha and Kaukauna.

Directions
High Cliff State Park N7630 State Park Rd, Sherwood, Wisconsin

Weather
This is a summer trip, please check the weather forecast and come prepared for various temperatures.

Friday
We will be at group site #205 both nights. Arrive any time after 3pm. Have dinner, get your tent set up and relax. We will probably go in town for our usual Friday night fish fry if you would like to join.

Saturday
Have breakfast and start exploring the park. We can plan a few hikes, take the kayaks out, do a bike trail, jump in the water to cool off after hiking, go lay out on the beach, have lunch by the water.

Sunday
Check out is at 1pm. We’ll have breakfast, and we can do another hike, you can venture off on your own, pack up and visit the surrounding area for the day, more time relaxing on the beach, do some more fishing or head home, lots of options.

Fees
Your $15.00 meetup fee covers $10 in 2 nights of camping costs, $3 in Meetup fees and $2 in firewood. The fee DOES NOT cover personal equipment or food. You will need a WI state pass to enter the park. Payment is due 48 hours after signing up. Full refunds will be honored if notified by May 30th. Please send your fee by Venmo @Sherri-Lockwood or by Zelle at 414-759-6317.