Wilton Hill Recreation Area
Wilton Hill, a 230-acre day-use recreation area, is located approximately 1.5 miles southwest of Wilton, MN.
Hours: Sunrise to sunset.
Summer Access: The site hosts a large reclaimed gravel pit opened to motorized use, and non-motorized trail access to the old site of a fire tower atop a 1513 ft. tall hill.
Winter Access: Access to the recreation area is not plowed in the winter. Snowmobiles, ATV, and foot access are allowed.
Amenities: At this time, there are no amenities at this location other than a primitive boat access to Heltzer Lake.
Maps
Rules
CAMPING: Wilton Hill Recreation Area is a day-use area and overnight camping is not allowed.
EXPLOSIVES: Firecrackers/fireworks are prohibited.
FIRES: It is unlawful to build or maintain a fire except when in a fireplace, grill, or a fire ring provided for that purpose.
GARBAGE: Carry-in and carry-out all garbage. Disposal of game animal parts or waste in high-use recreation areas or along access roads is not permitted.
HOURS: Park hours are from sunrise to sunset.
PETS: Pets must be personally attended to and on a leash not more than six feet in length and under the handler’s control while in a high-use recreational area. Any pet off-leash in designated areas must be under immediate voice command. No animal shall disrupt or deprive others from using an area. Pet waste must be properly disposed of from mowed/maintained areas.
TARGET SHOOTING: Target shooting is not allowed in Wilton Hill Recreation Area.
TRAIL CLOSURES: No person shall use any trail that has been temporarily closed for maintenance or trail preservation.
TREE STANDS: No permanent tree stands are permitted. All temporary tree stands, ground blinds, and climbing aids must be removed the day after the close of hunting season.
VEHICLES: Motor vehicles and snowmobiles are not allowed on non-motorized trails (including ski, horse, bike, etc.) unless the trail is posted open for that particular motorized use. Only the reclaimed gravel pit area is open to motorized vehicles.
Abridged from the Developed County Parks and Recreation Area Ordinance. The above rules relate to Wilton Hill Recreation Area. All other rules covered under the Ordinance are still in effect even though they are not listed in this abridged version.