People could be able to visit Rock Island State Park for the first time in over a year beginning in May according to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. The department announced a number of spring operations updates earlier this week, including the reopening of Rock Island State Park. One of the state’s most isolated attractions, Rock Island State Park was closed last year due to high water levels making it difficult for the Karfi ferry to make the trip from Washington Island and safely transport passengers. The park will remain closed until at least May 27th to allow for dock repairs and for the dredging of the area around it. Friends of Rock Island State Park President Tina Jacoby is happy to see that the park will be open for visitors.
The organization donated $25,000 to the DNR for an assessment of the dock in March. Jacoby added that plans are underway for its annual Independence Day weekend picnic. The DNR also announced earlier this week that it would be relaxing some group size restrictions and observation towers like Eagle Tower can open to visitors on April 30th.
