Goose Island

A dead tree is on the left and the fog rising from the river behind it.
Goose Island Early Morning Fog by Michelle Cox
Goose Island
A tree reflected in the water.

Goose Island lies on the Mississippi in the southern part of La Crosse County and Northern part of Vernon County. It has a large park with water access and trails. There is plenty of wildlife, including enough deer to call this "Deer Island". A view over the water to the west makes for wonderful sunset photos.

Notes:

  • There are parking lots and places to pull off throughout the park.
  • There is a campground onsite for overnight stays. 
  • There are restrooms at the campground and in small buildings in other areas of the park. The campground one has showers.

 

Directions:

The map is centered on the Shady Maple Trail/Interpretive trail.

43.726703241699, -91.214604644336

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Location details
Address:
Goose Island Interpretive Trail
Stoddard, WI

Fees and hours subject to change. Call or check the location's website for the latest.

Free: Yes
Fees:

Only for campers.

Hours:

Closes at night for non-campers.

Links:
Tags: rivers, wildlife
Best during:
  • Spring, Summer, Fall
  • Dawn, Morning, Evening, Dusk, Night
Restrooms: Permanent
Parking: Onsite lot
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