This park is public. One is available by reservation, the other is not. Electricity is not available. This park features an entrance to the Ice Age Trail. A playground, water pump and ten campsites are available.
Primitive restrooms are available.
Located ten miles northwest of Merrill on State Highway 107. There is a nature center featuring an interpretive program. Council Grounds State Park is well known for having periodic candlelight walks. The walking trails are lined with candles and it is a very pleasant way to spend an evening. In the winter there are Candlelight Ski-Walks.