Future Expansion
Granite Peak & Rib Mountain State Park have a big future ahead!
A master plan for Rib Mountain State Park was completed in 2005. In February 2015, the Wisconsin Natural Resources Board authorized the department to undertake a master plan amendment process for the purpose of evaluating a potential expansion to the Granite Peak Ski Area.
As a result, at their October 2019 meeting, the Board directed the department to undertake a holistic evaluation of the full range of recreational and habitat opportunities at Rib Mountain to ensure that the park continues to help support the ecological, social, and economic needs of the area.
After the COVID-19 pandemic caused a delay, the DNR approved the Master Plan in December of 2022 and is now awaiting permitting, planning, and more!
Below we outline a few of the areas that will be coming our way in the future.
Highlights of the Proposed Master Plan
The Rib Mountain State Park Proposed Master Plan proposes continuing much of the park’s current recreation management while expanding recreational opportunities and managing habitat for native plant and wildlife species.