Pattison State Park

Pattison State Park is home to Big Manitou Falls, a 165-foot-high waterfall, the tallest in the state. Native Americans were said to have believed to hears the Great Spirit’s voice from the falls. The park also has Little Manitou Falls, which is 31 feet high. The state park is located around 13 miles south of Superior in Douglas County. There are many campsites as well as a few nearby motels.

Pattison State Park, established in 1920, spans over 1,430 acres. It is home to Big Manitou Falls, the tallest waterfall in Wisconsin. Pattison State Park is named after Martin Pattison, an early lumberman and miner. In 1879 the company he was working with moved to Superior. After becoming wealthy in the iron mining business, he purchased an entire city block on the harbor where he built the 42-room Martin Pattison House, which is now the Fairlawn Mansion and Museum. In 1917 there was a plan to build a "power dam" on the Black River. If you are planning a special event, like a birthday party or family gathering, there is an enclosed picnic shelter that you can reserve ahead of time. It is more convenient than mere picnic tables that are subject to the weather.

Location: 6294 WI-35, Superior, WI 54880, United States

Area: 1,436 acres (5.81 km2)

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Phone: 715-399-3111

Hour: 6:00 am - 11:00 pm

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