Parfrey's Glen State Natural Area
Parfrey's Glen
Wisconsin's first state natural area, a narrow sandstone gorge carpeted with moss, with a stream running through it that ends at a small waterfall.
Parfrey's Glen is about 6 km east of Devil's Lake. It is a sandstone and conglomerate gorge roughly 30 meters deep, and its cool, damp conditions have kept northern ferns, mosses, and plants alive. From the parking lot, a walk of about 1.2 km along the stream leads to a small waterfall at the end of the gorge. A 2018 flood washed out part of the boardwalk, so the back half now requires wading or stepping on rocks. Wear non-slip shoes and be careful after rain. Entry is free, but parking requires a state park pass.
Opening hours
Sunrise to sunset
Nearby sights
- Devil's Lake State Park
- Circus World Museum
- Wollersheim Winery & Distillery
- International Crane Foundation
- Kalahari Resort Wisconsin Dells
- Great Wolf Lodge Wisconsin Dells
- Wilderness Resort
- Lost Canyon