Beaver Creek Reserve

Beaver Creek Reserve brings hiking, wildlife watching and hands-on environmental education together across 400 acres just outside Eau Claire in Fall Creek, Wisconsin. Nearly nine miles of trails pass through upland woods, river-bottom forests, wetlands and savanna, with Beaver Creek and two small trout streams winding through the property. Start inside the Wise Nature Center, then explore the reserve at your own pace or plan a visit around the seasonal Butterfly House, a nature program or an evening at Hobbs Observatory.

Activities and amenities include:

• Nearly nine miles of hiking trails, with individual routes ranging from approximately one-half mile to two miles
• Wise Nature Center with interactive exhibits about Wisconsin plants, animals and habitats
• Seasonal Butterfly House, generally open from early July through Labor Day
• Hobbs Observatory with free public stargazing on select Saturday evenings from May through October
• Two Nature Nook outdoor play areas
• Children’s outdoor obstacle course
• Paved Storybook Hiking Trail
• Wildlife and birdwatching opportunities
• Fishing access along the reserve’s streams with a valid Wisconsin fishing license and trout stamp
• Observation deck
• Picnic areas
• Indoor restrooms
• Gift shop
• Environmental education programs, guided activities and summer camps
• Facility, lodge and rustic cabin rentals for groups and events
• ADA-compliant paved walkway connecting the Wise Nature Center and North Campus
• All-terrain outdoor wheelchair available by advance reservation

Visitors should check in at the Wise Nature Center before heading onto the trails to pay any applicable entrance fees and review current trail conditions. Dogs and other pets are not permitted on the property or trails, although service animals are welcome. Bicycles and motorized vehicles are also prohibited on the trails.