Petenwell County Park

Lake Petenwell, also referred to as the Petenwell Flowage, is the second largest body of water in Wisconsin. It was created when the Wisconsin River Power Company built a hyro-electric dam. The 461 acre county park abuts the lake and is open year-round to visitors. The Park has a designated swimming area, boat launch, playground equipment, hiking trails, heated showers and restroom facilities.

Adams County Parks, Recreation and Snowmobile Trails Department recently completed a $1.8 million expansion at the Park. This included a Harbor Refuge for 90 watercrafts, (1/2 for seasonal use, 1/4 for monthly use, and 1/4 for weekly and /or day use), new heated shower/restroom facility; new visitor/registration station with concession/game room; added paved parking lots, and 115 new campsites, most with electricity.

Petenwell County Park generates the most camper revenue of any county park in the State of Wisconsin.

Source: Adams County Chamber of Commerce and Tourism