Rocky Arbor State Park facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Rocky Arbor State Park |
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IUCN Category V (Protected Landscape/Seascape)
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Entrance at Rocky Arbor State Park
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 Rocky Arbor State Park
Location in Wisconsin
Rocky Arbor State Park
Location in the United States
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| Location | Wisconsin, United States |
| Area | 244 acres (99 ha) |
| Established | 1932 |
| Governing body | Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources |
Rocky Arbor State Park is a cool place in Wisconsin Dells. It's about 244 acres big. This state park was created in 1932. Its main goal was to protect amazing sandstone rocks. These rocks look like tall walls and ledges.
Natural History
How the Park's Rocks Were Made
Long, long ago, about 500 million years ago, this area was covered by shallow seas. Sand settled at the bottom of these seas. This sand eventually turned into sandstone rock.
Much later, the Wisconsin River flowed right through here. It carved deep channels into the sandstone. Imagine a giant river cutting through rock! But the river changed its path. Now, it flows about 1.5 miles east of the park. This left the old river gorge exposed. You can see the rock walls it created. A small creek now flows through the park. It goes the opposite way the big river once did.
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Ranger Station
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Sign
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Outcrop
Recreation
Fun Things to Do at the Park
Rocky Arbor State Park is in a popular tourist spot. Even though it's small, it has great things for visitors. There is a campground with 89 places to set up your tent or RV. Eighteen of these spots have electricity.
The park also has showers and flush toilets. There is a playground for kids to enjoy. You can also find a picnic area for meals. A single trail lets you see the cool rock ledges. Another small trail leads to the campground.
You can drive into the park only during the summer. In other seasons, you can park at the gate. Then, you can walk into the park and explore on foot.
- Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. Rocky Arbor State Park signage, brochures, and website.
