State Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan
The Wisconsin Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plans (SCORP) evaluates outdoor recreation supply, demand, trends and issues every five years.
Organization
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Publication Date
2025
Location
Wisconsin
Topic
Economic Impact
Participation
Rural Communities
Workforce
Activity
Bicycling
Birding/Wildlife viewing
Camping
Climbing
Equestrian
Fishing
Hiking/Running
Hunting
Motorized sports (boat, snowmobile, ATV, etc.)
Paddling
Winter sports (downhill, Nordic, tube, snowshoe, snowmobile)
Related Resources
2023 Wisconsin Office of Outdoor Recreation
Wisconsin Outdoor Industry's 2023 Economic Impact
A 2023 economic impact infographic in Wisconsin's Outdoor Industry. Data from the Outdoor Recreation Satellite Account of the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis found that the outdoor industry contributed $11.2 billion to the state's GDP, surpassing the previous record set in 2022 by 9.4%.
2020 Extension - Utah State University
Long Distance Cycling Routes: Economic Impacts, Best Practices, Marketing Strategies
A research paper that synthesizes the best practices and marketing strategies of building and promoting long-distance cycling routes nationwide.
2021 Kampgrounds of America, Research
North American Camping Report
A 2021 report from KOA, which analyzes trends, demographics and economic impacts of camping.
Explore the Trends Shaping Outdoor Recreation
Outdoor Industry Association: 2025 Outdoor Participation Trends Report
Bureau of Economic Analysis: 2024 Economic Statistics for Wisconsin
Adventure Travel Trade Association: Travel Market Sizing and the New Adventure Traveler
KOA: 2025 Camping & Outdoor Hospitality Report
American Sportfishing Association: Economic Contributions of Recreational Fishing
Measure What Matters
