All About McMullen 

Come find a new adventure and enjoy the comfort when you stay at McMullen Memorial County Park in Warrens, Wisconsin. Located just north of the rugged bluffs in the driftless area and nestled in the heart of cranberry growing country, there is no shortage of activities in and around the park. Come for the local community event of the year, Warrens Cranberry Festival, or simply enjoy the natural seclusion Monroe County has to offer. McMullen Memorial County Park and nearby forest spans over 1,000 acres including 88 campsites, hiking trails, and 50-acre Lake Wazeda. Come experience McMullen Memorial County Park and its endless possibilities!

McMullen is Monroe County’s first county park that was established in 1958. It was originally named “Wazeda Park” until it was renamed in 1972 in dedication to Lester McMullen, who was a dedicated Monroe County board chairman from 1957-1971. Lester McMullen was instrumental in establishing the park and made a point to share it with as many friends, family, and community members as he could. In the decades since the park was founded, there have been innumerable improvement projects made possible by hard working county staff, board members, committees, volunteers, and community members.

Reservations for 2026 are available now! Click HERE to reserve a campsite or the picnic shelter. 

For general questions, information, or assistance with a reservation: 

• Abby Czyscon, Parks Manager: 608-387-0122 or abigail.czyscon@co.monroe.wi.us (year-round)
• Campground Host: 608-378-4913 (April - October)

Like us on Facebook for updates and event information: McMullen Memorial County Park Facebook

Tell us about your visit or camping trip by filling out the McMullen Visitor Survey . Paper copies are also available at the park office. Please drop paper surveys in the comment box. 

We are an official Little Free Library site! The library is located at the front of the office as you enter the park. If you wish to donate books, please contact the park manager (contact info above). Our library closes in October and reopens in April. 

 Announcements & Information

• As of May 15, all water is turned in in the park, both shower buildings are open, boat rentals are available, and all facilities are open for the season. 

• January 1 - December 31, 2026: Photo Contest. See contest details at the bottom of this page. Email entries to the park manager at abigail.czyscon@co.monroe.wi.us

• May 18 - June 14: McMullen Park merchandise online store will be open! Click here to get your merch now! At this time, all sales will be online and will not be available at the park. 

• Spring 2026: New Sites Opening! We have 4 new campsites that we anticipate opening this spring. Stay tuned for updates on our website and Facebook page. 

• Saturday, June 6th at 1 pm: Birds of Prey Program. Come see 3 live raptors up close and learn all about them! Join us at the picnic shelter at 1 pm. Please bring your own chair, seating may be limited. 

• Saturday, July 11th at 10 am: Phoebe's Nature Bingo. Join the park manager and her canine companion, Phoebe, for a walk to learn about the flora and fauna at the park. Make sure to mark them off as you go and don't forget to shout BINGO! Meet at the parking area for sites 89-92. 

• Friday, August 7th at 9 am: UW-Extension Badger Talks: Glaciers in Wisconsin. Come hear from guest speaker, UW-Madison associate professor, Luke Zoet. Luke will talk about where the glaciers were and how they shaped Wisconsin. Meet at the shelter, please bring your own chair. 

• Saturday, August 15th from 7:30-10 pm: Universe at the Park. Come for an evening of star gazing with the La Crosse Area Astronomical Society. There will be a presentation at the shelter starting at 7:30, and a chance to view the night sky through telescopes from 8:45 - 10 pm. Please bring your own chair, seating may be limited. 

• September 25-27th: Warrens Cranberry Festival. See info below about camping with us over Cranfest. 

• Monday, November 30th: Last Night to Camp for the 2026 Season. Check out is by 3 pm on December 1st. 

Camping

• 88 Campsites:
  • 39 reservable sites (1-9, 18, 19, 24, 26, 38, 40, 46, 54, 56, 58-60, 62, 63, 67-71, 74, 75, 77, 80, 85, 89-94) 
  • 49 first come, first served sites (10-17, 20-23, 27-37, 41, 47-57, 61, 64-66, 72, 73, 76, 78, 79, 81-84, 86-88)
  • 15 pull-through sites (26-41)
  • 6 primitive tent sites (89-94)
  • 7 seasonal sites (11, 15, 35, 41, 47, 66, 83)
• Camping Season: First Saturday in April - November 30
• Seasonal Sites: First Saturday in April - October 15
• Campsites 1-88 have on-site electric (50, 30, and 20-amp outlets) and on-site water hook ups. Some sites have shared water. 
• Campsites 89-94 are primitive tent sites. They do not have electric or water and there is no vehicle access to the sites. There are 2 shared carts to help campers bring supplies to their sites. There is a grill and a garbage can on each site. 
• All campsites have a fire ring and a picnic table. 
• Payment is required for each camping unit (tent or RV) that is occupied by anyone 18 years or older. 
• Reservable campsites can be booked online up to 3 days in advance to your arrival date. Sites that are not reserved can be paid for by self-registration as first come first served, but only for a maximum of 3 nights. Ask park staff for availability. 
• First come first served sites need to be paid for within 1 hour of arrival. Sites are paid for by self-registration at the park office with cash or check.
• Please note that water systems may be limited or unavailable during the months of April, May, October, and November.

Camping Prices & Other Services

• Payment is required for each camping unit (tent or RV) that is occupied by anyone 18 years or older.
• Nightly: $29.00 (1-88 RV sites), $22.00 (89-94 primitive sites)
• Weekly: $190.00 (all sites)
• Monthly: $600.00 (all sites)
• Seasonal: $2,500.00 (rate applies to seasonal sites only)
  Warrens Cranberry Festival Special Pricing:
  • All camping units are $35.00 per night the week of Cranfest (Sunday-Saturday).
  • The special pricing does not affect the weekly, monthly, or seasonal rates. 

• Other Park Services:
  • Septic tank pumping: $25.00 per RV, portable tank, or container. Please leave enough space for staff to access your tank with the pumping wagon. 
  • Firewood: $10.00 per wheelbarrow of loose wood.
  • Dump station for non-campers: $10.00 per RV, portable tank, or container. Free to use for registered campers. 
  • Cash or check for these services and camping fees.
  • We do not require vehicle admission or boat launch fees. 

Warrens Cranberry Festival

• Annually the last full weekend in September
• See above section for special pricing. 
• Contact the park manager or campground host for campsite availability
• We do our best to not turn away campers, depending on open space and size of a RV. 
• When all sites are full, park staff will direct campers to open areas of the park for overflow camping. We can also add campers to sites that are already occupied if there is enough space to share. Staff will coordinate adding campers to occupied sites. 
• Water and electric hook ups will be limited for overflow camping. Generators are allowed, but please limit use to be respectful of other campers. Make sure to bring extra hose and extension cords to reach available hook ups.
• The shuttle bus is scheduled to run from McMullen to Warrens on Friday-Sunday, approximately 8 am - 6 pm. The shuttle often arrives as early as 6:30 am. Please no pets on the shuttle unless they are a registered service animal.
• We do not offer public parking to those going to Cranfest. Parking space is very limited and is only for registered campers and those recreating at McMullen. Please see the Cranfest website for parking options.
• There will be coffee and light snacks over the weekend in the park office lobby while supplies lasts. 
• Check out Warrens Cranberry Festival for more event information.

Picnic Pavilion

The picnic pavilion is reservable online for the length of the camping season. It is $40.00 per day, plus reservation fee and tax. The pavilion is available for use from 6 am - 11 pm on the day of the reservation. Please make sure to clean up after use and take down all decorations. There are plenty of picnic tables, 2 serving counters, multiple 20-amp outlets, overhead lighting, water hook-up, large grill, and garbage cans. If you need additional picnic tables, please contact park staff. Flush toilet restrooms and vault toilets located nearby. Please note the pavilion is closed the week of Cranfest. 

Boat Rentals

We have kayak and canoe rentals by Lake Wazeda! The rental station is located on the north end of the swimming beach. Rentals are self-service with a smart phone and are not reservable. Life jackets and paddles are included. Renters must be 18 years or older or accompanied by an adult. All rentals are paid for online with a debit or credit card, no cash or check option. Rentals are available from mid-May through early October.

• Single Person Kayaks: $12 for the first hour, $9 for each additional hour
• Canoe (can fit 1 or 2 people): $17 for the first hour, $12 for each additional hour
• For assistance with boat rentals please call Surf Shack Rentals at 715-630-7764

Park Features

• 60-acre park and campground
• Over 1,000 acres of connected Monroe County Forest land
• 50-acre Lake Wazeda (no gasoline engines, electric trolling motors allowed)
• Boat launch and fishing pier
• Swimming beach (no lifeguard on duty)
• 2 shower buildings with flush toilet restrooms
• 1/2 mile accessible hiking trail
• 1.5 mile hiking trail
• 2 sets of playground equipment
• Fish cleaning house with lights and running water (closed during winter)
• Dump station with rinse hose and potable water spigot
• Garbage dumpsters
• Fishing, snowmobiling, hunting
• No golf carts or off-road vehicles (ATVs, UTVs, dirt bikes, etc.)

Park Maps

• McMullen Park Map

• Park Locator Map

• McMullen Hiking Trail Map

• Hunting & Recreation Map

• Directions to McMullen (Google Maps)

Online Reservation Guides

• Reserve Online Here

• How to Reserve a Campsite

• How to Reserve the Picnic Pavilion

Photo Contest

Send us your favorite photos of McMullen Memorial County Park! No need to be a professional photographer to showcase the beauty and fun at McMullen. Prizes will be awarded for each category, and winning photos will be shared on the park Facebook page, the county Forestry & Parks website, and other promotional fliers. 

Categories:

• Wildlife
• Plants
• Natural Features
• People at the Park
• Youth Entries (18 Years and Under)

Contest Rules:

• Entires can be submitted from January 1 - December 31, 2026
• All photos must be taken at McMullen Park in 2026
• For each entry, include your name and phone number
• You can submit 1 photo per category, per person
• For youth entries, include an adult's name and phone number as well as the youth's name
• Photos showing unsafe, unsavory, or illegal activities will not be eligible to win
• All participants are required to fill out a photo release form
• Email entries to the park manager at abigail.czyscon@co.monroe.wi.us

Rules:

• The medallion is hidden at McMullen County Park, not on any other county owned property. 
• Can be found without climbing off the ground, swimming, digging, etc. 
• Do not damage nature, county property, or private property. 
• Accessible 24 hours a day but posted park hours should be observed (closed daily 11 pm - 6 am).
• Hidden in a container with a note saying "You Found It!" along with the park manager's phone number to call, and a secret code that will be requested. 
• Forestry & Parks Department staff and their families are not eligible to win. 
• The contest is open to the public. You do not need to be a registered camper at McMullen. 
• Clues will be shared on Facebook, the Forestry & Parks website, and posted at the park office. 

Clues: