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Situated on Lake Winnebago, High Cliff State Park is the only state-owned park that sits on the lake. Named after the limestone cliff of the Niagara Escarpment, High Cliff State Park is near the town of Sherwood. Visitors can go RV camping at High Cliff State Park and view the 12-foot statue of Red Bird, the famous Winnebago chief, which stands on a granite rock overlooking Lake Winnebago.

Book an RV in Calumet County and spend the weekend RV camping at High Cliff State Park. Oshkosh is located just across Lake Winnebago and offers many fun family activities. Another great destination to visit while camping at High Cliff State Park is Appleton, home to a variety of shopping and dining opportunities as well as cultural attractions.

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Getting Outdoors

High Cliff State Park features a marina with over 100 slips available for rent, so bring your boat for water fun on Lake Winnebago. Food and supplies are available through the marina’s concession house. The marina is within walking distance of a golf course, biking trails, restaurant, and campgrounds. Swimming is also permitted in the designated area.

Hikers can enjoy trails of varying degrees of difficulty. All trails are looped, and hikers are advised to practice caution when traversing the steep cliffs. Hikers that make it to the top of the cliff can view far off into the distance, catching glimpses of Oshkosh and Appleton. If you climb the 40-foot observation tower, you can see parts of the cities of Menasha, Neenah, and Kaukauna.

Anglers camping at High Cliff State Park will love fishing at Butterfly Pond and Lake Winnebago. Expect to find largemouth bass and panfish in Butterfly Pond. Lake Winnebago is home to perch, walleye, and white bass. Don't forget to pick up a Wisconsin state fishing license before casting your line. You can also borrow fishing gear from the park office.

Hunting and trapping are permitted at High Cliff State Park in designated areas and only during certain times. The only gun hunting allowed is during the annual deer hunt. Bow hunting is allowed in the open areas of the park during specific hunting seasons. Be sure to read up on the park's hunting and trapping regulations before setting out.

In the winter, select trails in the park welcome skiers, snowshoers, and snowmobilers. Snowshoers must steer clear of the groomed ski trails. If you're planning a winter adventure here, check the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources' website for updates on trail closures and weather conditions.

Camping at High Cliff State Park

State park RV camping is an experience of a lifetime and offers the perfect opportunity to make memories with the family. High Cliff State Park offers more than 100 campsites, 32 of which come equipped with electric hookups. Restroom facilities are within walking distance of many of the campsites. Coin-operated laundries are available in nearby Stockbridge and Hilbert. In addition to the seasonal shower building, campers can also use the on-site dump station.

In the unlikely event that the High Cliff State Park RV campgrounds are full, you may want to try the Hickory Oaks Campground in Oshkosh. The campgrounds offer full hookups with 20, 30, and 50-amp service. However, some campsites don't offer electric hookups. A laundry room is available for guests, as well as restrooms, showers, and a dump station.

The Apple Creek Campground in De Pere is another great choice for those wanting to camp in an RV near High Cliff State Park. The campground is about a 30-minute drive from High Cliff State Park. Electric and water hookups are provided. Each campsite has a campfire ring, picnic table, and gravel pad.

Exploring the Area

While camping at High Cliff State Park, make a quick trip over to Oshkosh, located on the opposite side of Lake Winnebago, to check out the EAA Aviation Museum. If you happen to be visiting during their annual AirVenture, you'll be in for a treat. During this week-long festival, visitors can view all the show planes, including seaplanes, warbirds, aerobatics, vintage planes, and home-built planes. Catch an opening night concert or a nightly movie showing in the EAA Fly-In Theater. The museum also showcases thousands of artifacts.

Head northeast of the park to Appleton and stop into the History Museum at the Castle. This museum houses some of the artifacts of Appleton native and renowned magician, Harry Houdini. Hands-on activities which allow you to attempt some of Houdini's most famous tricks are available for people of all ages. You can also view eight stained glass window panels that tell the story of the Fox Cities. These panels were crafted by a local artist named Thomas Dietrich in the 1970s.

If you need to top up the gas tank, the town of Sherwood is your closest option near High Cliff State Park. Once you've seen everything you want to see in Calumet County, hit I-41 in Oshkosh or Appleton to continue your road trip through the Badger State.

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