A Unique Place from All Vantage Points The Kickapoo Valley Reserve is an 8,569-acre tract of land located between the villages of La Farge and Ontario in southwestern Wisconsin. Its history, resources, administration, and recreational diversity make it unique - a place like no other. The state-sanctioned Kickapoo Reserve Management Board is responsible for managing the property on behalf of the State of Wisconsin and Ho-Chunk Nation. As a publicly protected property - subject to state, tribal, and federal laws - visitors are asked to be aware of the rule and permit requirements. We invite you to come and see for yourself the many wonders of the Kickapoo Valley Reserve. Here, sandstone outcroppings tower over the Kickapoo River as you paddle its quiet waters while native plants and animals abound in all seasons. Whether you'd like to join us for a scheduled interpretive hike, adventure into the backcountry on your own, or simply stop and admire the beauty, the Kickapoo Valley Reserve welcomes you!
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INFORMATION AT A GLANCE VISITOR CENTER HOURS:
Monday thru Saturday 8am-4:30pm
Sundays and Holidays - CLOSED Program News & direct links:  - TRAILS - Use an official KVR Map.
Old Hwy 131 Trail: Closed to equine & bike. Open for hiking
Fat Tire Bike: CLOSED
Hike: Open- Leave No Trace, including footprints on muddy trails!
Equestrian & Bike: Closed for the season Open May 1, weather permitting
Upper Kickapoo River Water Trail:
Unknown blockages. Expect mud.
Check current river levels Ontario & La Farge.
- CAMPING: LEAVE NO TRACE of your visit! Book up to 45 days in advance
KEEP VEHICLES ON SOLID SURFACES.
Book/register for a site online prior to setting up.
Campsites are not guaranteed to be plowed in winter. Call ahead.
- PARKING: Keep vehicles on solid surfaces - Spring conditions exist
Day or annual pass required.
Day parking is not allowed in campsites unless designated.
- HUNT & FISH: Open to public hunting and fishing
WI DNR rules and seasons apply.
Pick up spent shell casings. LEAVE NO TRACE!
Hunting Calendar
- SCHOOL ZONE: School zone map.
- ETIQUETTE: Leave no trace of your visit. Winter Summer
- E-BIKES: Learn more about E-bikes and the KVR
- DARK SKIES: Learn more about the night sky
Upcoming Kickapoo Reserve Management Board Meetings:
| KRMB Education and Tourism Committee Meeting | April 10, 2025 | 5:30 pm | Agenda | | KRMB Finance Committee Meeting | May 5, 2025 | 9:00 am | Agenda | | KRMB Land Management Committee Meeting | May 13, 2025 | 5:30 pm | Agenda | | KRMB Monthly Meeting | April 17, 2025 | 6:00 pm | Agenda |
Updated 4/14/25 3pm |
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