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End of Season Closures:
  • All outdoor restroom buildings are now winterized for the season.
  • All Brown County campgrounds are closed.
  • Boat launch docks will be removed the week of November 17, 2025.
  • Bike and horse trails are tenatively closing November 20, weather pending.
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Trail Conditions - Summer

 Horse Trail Conditions
 Mountain Bike Trail Conditions
 
Reforestation Camp Mountain Bike Trails:

Trails are scheduled to close November 20, 2025, weather pending.
  • Obey safe biking guidelines including wearing your helmet!Stay on marked trails!
  • Signal or sound off to horseback riders or hikers you encounter on the trails.
  • Follow trail signs and closures.
  • Be a good trail steward and remain off the trails after heavy rains.
  • Yield right-of-way to all trail users.
  • Attach pass to outer clothing or bike so the pass is visible at all times.
  • E-bikes are not allowed.
  • Report trail hazards, violations and incidents to County Park Staff.
.Mountain Bike Trail Conditions: 
OPEN
 Trails are fairly dry with the exception of one area near the Trailhead. The berms and features that were constructed last year are all in great shape and ready to ride. Enjoy the trails!


Trail passes are required for all persons 16 years or older.  Daily and annual passes can be purchased online and also at the trailhead.
 

Neshota & Reforestation Camp Horse Trails:

Trails are scheduled to close November 20, 2025, weather pending.
  • Obey trail signs and closures; stay on marked bridle trails.Yield right-of-way to all trail users.
  • No grazing along trails.
  • Walk, trot, canter - no racing.
  • Attach pass to outer clothing or horse bridle so pass is visible at all times.
  • Report trail hazards, violations and incidents to County Park Staff.
  • Bring your own water.
  • Remove horse droppings from trail immediately.
Horse Trail Conditions:

Neshota:
OPEN

​Trail passes are required for all persons 16 years or older.  Daily and annual passes can be purchased online.  Daily and temporary annual permits can also be purchased at the Neshota VenTek pay station.  Exact cash or credit card may be used to make your purchase.  Redeem/exchange your temporary permit in person or by mail with the Brown County Parks Office.

Reforestation Camp: 
OPEN
 Be aware of a wet area near the trailhead where Haller Creek flows under the trail. The Horse Obstacle course is fully set up and ready for use. Enjoy the trails!

​Trail passes are required for all persons 16 years or older.  Daily and annual passes can be purchased online and also at the trailhead.

REMINDER: The campground horse trail connector ends at the campground road. Only registered campers are permitted to enter the campground on horseback.