Pattison Backpack Camp Area
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- This is a backcountry site — you'll need to carry in your gear and water.
- Bring cash for fees in case card payment isn't available on site.
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🏞️ Attractions
Big Manitou Falls is a waterfall on the Black River, a tributary of the Nemadji River. The falls are within Pattison State Park in Douglas County, Wisconsin, about 13 miles (21 km) south of Superior. At 165 feet (50 m), Big Manitou Falls is the highest waterfall in Wisconsin. Native Americans who settled nearby believed they heard the voice of the Great Spirit within the roaring of the falls and g
Pattison State Park is a state park in northwestern Douglas County, Wisconsin, United States. The 1,436-acre (581 ha) park is located on the Black River and contains both Big Manitou Falls, the highest waterfall in Wisconsin at 165 feet (50 m), and Little Manitou Falls, which is 30 feet (9.1 m). Pattison State Park was established in 1920. It is located 12 miles (19 km) south of downtown Superior.
🛒 Amenities & services
🍽️ Food & drink
- Manitou Inn Bar & Grill
- Bar
🚻 Toilets & showers
- Public toilets
- Showers
🎾 Sports
- Pattison Park Golf course
- Black River Motorsports Park
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