A nice view of Rainbow Lake awaits you at this location, the smaller cousin to the namesake of this new state park. Take the main trail in, then head up to GZ just a short distance off the trail. From here you can take in the beauty of Rainbow Lake. There is a trail that goes around to the other side of the lake as well - worthy of a walk. Regular size container here - it may or may not be winter-friendly (depending on the drifting in the area).
There is currently no park sticker required to access Straight lake State Park. Park hours are from 6am-11pm.
About Straight Lake State Park
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A pristine natural area and quiet beauty are found at Straight Lake in northwest Wisconsin. This 1,800-acre park is open to foot traffic only. Lake views and glacial features provide great vistas on the Ice Age National Scenic Trail within the park. Fishing is allowed and boats may be carried in to fish.
Straight Lake is fed and drained by the Straight River. It is a premier northern wild lake with a great fishery of bass, northern pike and panfish. The Straight River was formed when melting glacial waters, under high pressure, blasted through the ice, carving a steep-sided tunnel channel.
Straight Lake has been nominated as an important bird area by the Wisconsin Bird Conservation Initiative. The birds include eagles and a pair of nesting trumpeter swans. There also are bears and river otters in the area.
The park is open to the public for foot traffic only. No motorized vehicles, bikes or horses are allowed. The Ice Age National Scenic Trail winds through the middle of the park along the Straight River and Straight Lake. A WI state park sticker is currently not required to enter this park.
Straight Lake State Park is still being developed and many amenities, trails, and other recreational opportunities will be added over time. To see the Master Plan for this state park, go to: http://dnr.wi.gov/files/PDF/pubs/pr/PR0839.pdf
The Geocache Notification Form has been submitted to Matthew Densow, manager of Straight Lake State Park. Geocaches placed on Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources managed lands require permission by means of a notification form. Please print out a paper copy of the notification form, fill in all required information, then submit it to the land manager. The DNR Notification form and land manager information can be obtained at the Wisconsin DNR website.