Equestrian Friends of Governor Knowles State Forest

Welcome

Info on the Forest

Fire Wood Rules

Trade River Campground

North Parking Area

Directions to the Forest

Trail Descriptions

Trail Maps

Fees + Hours

Bug Report

Veterinarian Services

Horse Health Certificates

Events

Friends shirts

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Friends' Newsletter

Trail Tips

Contact Us

Fees & Hours


2012 Fees
Campers at the Trade River Campground need Vehicle Stickers, Camping Fees and Trail passes. Riders parking at the Trade River Day Use Area or North Horse Trail Parking Area need Trail Passes.
 
Vehicle sticker Fees
Annual
Half price
(2nd vehicle)
Daily
WI resident
$25
$12.50
$7
WI resident age 65+   
$10
N/A
$3
Non-resident
$35
$17.50
$10

Camping Fees
$12/night - resident, $14/night - non-resident

Wisconsin Trail Pass
$20 annual, $4 daily

All riders 16 and older are required to have a trail pass. An annual pass is $20, a day pass is $4.  You can buy passes at the:

1.) Trade River Campground
2.) Governor Knowles State Forest Headquarters at 325 State Road 70 in Grantsburg, Wi
3.) Polk County Information Center in St. Croix Falls, WI at intersection of Hwy 8 & Hwy 35  

Hours of Operation 

Governor Knowles State Forest equestrian trails are open year round. 

Trade River Campground is open year round.  However, once the temperature drops below 25 degrees the running water and outhouses are shutdown.  Quiet time at the campground starts at 11:00 pm.

Ride, ride and ride some more