Visitor Center
Open year-round, the Schmeeckle Visitor Center is a gateway for exploring the Reserve and the Green Circle Trail. Student staff are available to answer questions and provide
information about Schmeeckle, the university, and central Wisconsin. Explore hands-on exhibits, watch wildlife at the bird viewing windows, browse the gift shop, have a picnic on the back deck, and experience the Wisconsin Conservation Hall of Fame.
Visitor Center Hours
Open 7 days a week
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily
Call ahead for holiday hours (715-346-4992)
Amenities
Directions
The visitor center is located at 2419 North Point Drive, Stevens Point, WI.
Click here for directions to the visitor center.
Accessibility
The Schmeeckle Reserve Visitor
Center is a universally accessible building. If you have any special
needs, please contact us at 715-346-4992 or schmeeckle@uwsp.edu.
Wisconsin Conservation Hall of Fame
The Schmeeckle Visitor Center is home to the Wisconsin Conservation Hall of Fame. Wisconsin is a leader in conservation
policy and education. In 1984, the Wisconsin Conservation Hall of Fame (WCHF) was founded to honor men and women who have made significant
contributions to the environmental legacy of the state.
In 1990, Schmeeckle Reserve partnered with the WCHF, and a large addition
was constructed onto the visitor center. The addition included
conservation history exhibits, a formal hall of fame gallery, meeting
room, and cedar sign shop.
To learn more about the Wisconsin Conservation Hall of Fame, visit www.wchf.org.
Green Circle Trail
Schmeeckle Reserve is the headquarters of the Green Circle Trail, a
27-mile natural hiking and biking trail that loops around the Stevens Point area. About 1.4 miles of the Green Circle meanders through the northern part of Schmeeckle Reserve, with easy access to the rest of the trails. Stop by the Reserve visitor center for free parking, information and maps, and Green Circle Trail souvenirs.
To learn more about the Green Circle Trail, download maps, check trail conditions, or leave comments, visit www.greencircletrail.org.
Please note: Pets are not allowed in Schmeeckle Reserve. An alternate Green Circle route is available along North Point Drive for trail users with pets.