Such a Beautiful Place. Great for swimming with the whole Family, and lots of scenic views and lots of trails to walk if you love hiking. Also great place to have a picnic, and beautiful Pictures. My family and I Visit here this place a lot all year round, its among one of our favorite places to visit and hang out at. Also youll love the 5 waterfalls their is between the gorge that was carved out by the creek there. Its mostly made of sandstone, with some Dolomite and Shale stone. Enjoy the views and scenic routes, you wont regret it I promise you that.

This is the most beautiful and serene place. I find peace here.

It was very pretty and I had a great time with my friends. We hiked this short path and found a beautiful location. We walked in the water and it was very nice. It wasnt too busy and we will be going back to hike more trails. Very much enjoyed this beautiful time in nature.

Pewits nest was kind of a local secret swimming hole. Its a long, deep canyon that turns from shallow wading to a series of waterfalls flowing into large pools that are deep enough to dive from the cliff sides. Its a little land that time forgot. In the summer its beautiful and green. There is almost no parking here a problem on weekends.

I have been there before. I was going back for a second time. Its nice and peaceful place to visit. Small hike. It was closed due to covid-19 when I went two weeks ago.

Lovely place to go to. But it shut down right now due to the virus.

First really nice day this spring so I had to go enjoy it.

Beautiful scenery and well-marked trails. Great for families. Great fall colors.

A nice little hiking area that is also a popular swimming spot!! You can swim right up to the waterfall there and the views are incredible!!

Short hike to a fantastic natural swimming hole, slide down the waterfall search for the perfect skipping rock, this place is a perfect day trip

Experience the beauty of central Wisconsin! Pewits nest is located just outside of Baraboo, Wisconsin. Parking located at the entrance to the park. An easy hiking trail follows along top of the sandstone cliffs overlooking a series of waterfalls. Skillet creek cuts the sandstone walls, providing fun for the family to include swimming, cliff diving and class 3-4 whitewater after a heavy rain. Would highly recommend for anybody looking for a thrill or to just simply soak in the natural beauty. Visit kayaking pewits nest on YouTube for a walk through of the park followed by kayaking the falls.

Lovely spot for a quick jaunt. No bathrooms or picnic tables near the entrance, but lovely views!

It wasnt bad just wasnt much for a hike

Went later in the day after it rained and no one was there the water was refreshing since it was super humid! Love to walk around the creek and paths. Plus who doesn’t love waterfalls!

Short walk to such a gorgeous area.

Love going here. Its great in the summer AND winter because you can walk on the ice which is a fun experience. Might not be the best for kids under the 6-8 year old range, but Ive seen some little ones.

Beautiful place, pictures dont do it justice.

Shorter walk than expected but the end results are hard to capture via camera. quiet peaceful and beautiful

Previously only known to the locals, this gem of a natural area has picked up in popularity. Recent efforts to minimize damage from foot traffic include some new paths and fencing. We love to muck around in the water and relax here.

A spectacular little gorge set inconspicuously in flat farmland. A series of little falls and pools create the enchanted feel.

Easy accessible from HWY 12. Small parking lot at trail head. A short, flat walk in the creek and beautiful rock wall. You won’t spend a lot of time here, but great for a quick outdoor break!

This place is heavenly! Great swimming hole with a waterfall!

Amazing place. Hiking and swimming.

It was a better experience before it was fenced off. I understand the intent to conserve , but the area is very restricted now.

A nice place to see fall colors. During the summer it nice and serene.

The hike was really fun and cool. As for the nest it was all fenced off, so you couldnt get a good look unless you went in the water (which gets deep fast). A lot of people going out of bounds in the closed area to do some jumping off the rocks. Not a fun place to take a child who wants to explore and you are teaching to obey the signs and follow rules. Hope more people follow the rules so this wonder doesnt get destroyed and people are able to safely visit

Waterfall is smaller but beautiful. Little area thats great for a refreshing dip to cool off in.

Not a fan of all the recently installed fences. I get that its for safety but devils lake is a few miles away and has a million places you can plunge to your death.

Nice place for a hike in the morning dot-dot-dot or the afternoon

Very neat place and a must stop and see.

Quick little hike for some great natural scenery.

This place is awesome. The water is cold so be prepared, lol. Scenery is amazing.

Beautiful nature walk area with swimming and water falls

I dont understand all the rave reviews. This is a short 1/2 mile walk through the woods to a stream. It is a very easy walk on a gravel trail. Not worth going out of your way for.

Great spot to view unique geographic features as well as a river. I went here as a child and there were no fences blocking people from enjoying the area and a much smaller parking lot maybe could fit 4 cars. We used to walk through the creek and dive into the pools. Now it seems like a different place but still brings back fond memories.

A somewhat Hidden Gem just outside of Baraboo. Try to make it when the water is high. The waterfalls are a lot more spectacular

Amazing little place. Quick walk from the parking area to pure beauty!

Really nothing much to see. :( Was unable to go deeper in the canyons without getting wet.

Nice swimming hole, gets crowded.

Great setting, really unique! People need to clean up after themselves though. Some jerks brought glass down since. I spent most of my day picking up broken bottle pieces so.no one slipped and cut themselves. Please if you see people there with glass containers ask them to be considerate. Also dont climb the rocks. There are paths to get safely to the top. Use commen sense people.

Beautiful place to relax and swim... I love it

Was sad that the top part was blocked off. Looked like lots of fun but I can see why that high up fun becomes dangerous. We will be back to see this place again!! Oh and shout out to Tuckaway Campground for the awesome camping experience!! Highly recommend!

Tried to go there today, but the entrance was all closed off.

Fun place to visit. Short walk to the water and short swim to the falls. The water is cold so bring a towel if you decide to get in!

Beautiful area. Glad they have fences up to keep people from ruining this beautiful spot.

Short hike and a fun spot to visit.

Wish there were more hiking trails at the park but still had a great time on the River and got some great pictures.

Favorite place in all of Wisconsin. Gorgeous trail and waterfall

Beautiful natural area. Too much human traffic prevents access to all areas now.

Beautiful place but the water was absolutely frigid

One of my favorite spots in Barabo

Its really neat, parking is a bit tight though, but the main gorge is only about 50 yards up the trail.

Quick hike to the river/swimming area. I wish there was less people, the kids running all over really took away from this place. People also left alot of garbage behind. Too bad people are really effecting this place.

There is a short quarter-mile trail here that leads to a beautiful watering hole. The water comes in from a small waterfall and the area is surrounded by canyon type walls. The water depth ranges so that you could walk or swim. There can, on occasion, be a significant amount of people there. If youre looking for a more isolated view, you might have to cross some trail closure fences.

Great place for a short hike. Please be sure to pick up after yourself and your dog! There are no trash cans or restrooms here - plan ahead!

CLOSED due to COVID-19 until further notice.

Dont bother coming. It looks really cool and beautiful but they block everything off so you cannot see anything. Disappointing

Had an amazing time here. This is my first time visiting 13 days after my birthday and let me tell you it is beautiful in October. It does have a steep hill and the parking lot definitely need construction but it9 worth visiting none the less. My family enjoyed the beautiful scenic location and it was therapeutic. Highly recommend visiting this place if you want to switch up state forests and parks from time to time. Cant wait to see it again!

Small park with a lot of beautiful sights! Very close to devils lake

Short walk. You have to swim a very short waya to see the falls but its worth it

This place gets crowded fast and there isnt much parking but if you go early in the morning you can do the bike quick. It takes about 10 mins to walk to the river. It kinda reminds be of the glitches you see on the Dells upper boat tours. Its cool to see but probably will only do it once.

Its nice to go during the off season, but its usually really busy during the summer. A lot of the annoying Illinois vacationers flood this place and ruin the fun. Its a beautiful place to hike/swim, but its a shame so many Chicagolanders show up most of the time.

Absolutely love this place! Very beautiful.

Be prepared to swim if you want to see any of the views. Instead of building a safe viewing point, or allowing access to the gorge, park management put up a fence restricting you to the swamp, or going waist deep to see the truly beautiful parts. Its either that or hope big brother doesnt catch you hopping the fence.

Great easy hike! It seems that you are clearly not to cross the fence and explore though.

Beautiful place. Opportunities for cliff jumping if youre the adventurous type.

A nice short hike will lead you to this hidden gorge. This is a great opportunity for those who arnt able to hike alot and would like a little adventure in their life.

Beautiful nature, but just a short hike.

Very serene quite and a must see.

Pewits Nest is awesome for a beautiful, short walk.

Awesome little hidden gem. Quiet off the beaten path little park with walking trails, beautiful rock gorges and waterfalls.

Beautiful area, bring water for drinking. No trash bins and unfortunately people are comfortable leaving trash scattered around.

Would be nicer if the fences were removed.

This place is amazing, I visit often because you can relax and stay away from noise areas

Such an awesome place, very little parking lot and you cant park on the road!!

Nice place to go for a cool down. Cant see much from the trail so bring a suit or shorts.

Really nice place, unfortunately the DNR has blocked off a majority of whats to see

Found on a waterfall search for the baraboo area. Stopped on a Tuesday thinking it would be unpopulated and serene. I was correct, unpopulated and serene indeed. However.... due to fencing and closed areas, threat of fines and general nannyness there is but 1 tiny view of a three foot waterfall. Although you can obviously hear the rush of more and speculate the beauty one MIGHT enjoy, there is NOWHERE from which you can see falls unless you are willing to risk paying a hefty fine and cross a brand new and ridiculously placed fence which stands between you and whatever beauty many seem to have enjoyed in the past. I suggest a short hike up a steep hill (tough for a 60yo smoker) should be rewarded with a sign that reads HA HA! MADE YOU LOOK! at least then humor would be appreciated.

Beautiful Baraboo Range. Short trail. VERY difficult to park here. If the lot is full, I would recommend to keep driving. Its small, so if the lot is full, there will be too many people there to actually enjoy it.

Due to excessive traffic in delicate areas better than half of this park is how closed and fenced off. No more mother natures water slide thanks to the internet.

Everything interesting is fenced off or you have to wade through water to get to it.

DNR closed 90% of what you want to see. But if you go on trail to right and then across creek to other side you can see much more. Would be a 5 star if there were no closed areas

Scenic area, best for hot weather and wear a swimsuit so you can go right up to the falls

Very pretty and fun for all, kids, familys and adults.

An absolute gem, especially in summer and fall. This is a must visit in the Devils Lake area. Probably one of the least known but most gorgeous spots in all of Wisconsin. Great place to hike or go cliff jumping.

A very beautiful, very popular place. Currently very torn up as they install a new fence to keep people from jumping from the top of the gorge into the pools below. This was not stopping folks. I saw two people get seriously injured in the short 45 minutes I was there. I recommend exercising caution if you choose to swim here.

Small area, but very pretty.

Beautiful new path from the parking lot leads to a fork. We first turned right, along the flat trail, and came to a pretty stream that exited the gorge. It wasnt easy, but we could look upstream and glimpse a little waterfall. Then we went back and took the very steep trail to the left. At the top we could see the gorge, not the stream at its bottom - but we could hear beautiful whitewater sounds gurgling & splashing. All new fencing throughout.

Nice improvement with the fencing.

Very nice trail to a little waterfalls

Great outdoor beautiful views and free

Amazing view of nature and cliff jumping is amazing.

Second time there, I really enjoyed it.

A small fall hidden away. Dirt path leads to the falls.

Pretty waterfalls,perfect for rock hounding or adventure stroll & water for a dip!

Quiet and peaceful place. Gorgeous overlook of the gorge. Cant get very close to it anymore though.

Gets pretty crowded but its gorgeous there.

Beautiful area, loads of waterfalls and wildlife, a very calm walk through the woods. Though it seems an increasing amount of people arrive and it does play a role in how the area looks so I wouldnt be surprised if local officials created stricter rules for permitance since currently you just drive and park off the road and walk in like any other nature area. But i digress. A beautiful place to rest your soul for a moment or a lifetime.

It is a beautiful place but dont mess around with those falls I went down them and broke my leg in two places still an awesome place will be going again - going down waterfalls

Beautiful area, and a great hike, but unfortunately youll have to go off the beaten path to get the full experience here.