Copper Falls State Park, State park near Mellen, Wisconsin, United States.
The 3,000-acre park contains multiple waterfalls along the Bad River, featuring deep gorges carved through ancient volcanic rocks and dense forest terrain.
Established in 1929, the park preserves Native American copper mining sites and includes structures built by the Civilian Conservation Corps during the 1930s.
The land holds connections to the Ojibwe people, who first discovered copper deposits in the area before European settlement began.
Visitors can access 27 kilometers of hiking trails, swimming areas, fishing spots, and camping facilities through a daily entrance fee of 11 dollars.
The park's geological formations display billion-year-old basalt rocks that reveal the region's volcanic past through exposed cliff faces and waterfalls.
Location: Ashland County
Inception: 1929
Website: https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/parks/copperfalls
GPS coordinates: 46.37639,-90.64333
Latest update: May 12, 2025 11:20
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