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Wildcat Mountain State Park

View Website Favorite (23) E13660 State Road 33 - Ontario, WI 54651
Information: 608-337-4775
Toll Free: 888-947-2757

6am-11pm.

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Park passes are required but are not being sold on-site. Please contact the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Customer Service Center to purchase passes: 888-305-0398, 8am-3pm daily or with questions: 1-888-936-7463, 7 a.m. - 10 p.m. daily.

Show off your selfie skills! Find the selfie stand located at the observation point in the upper picnic area and stop for a fun photo. Share it with us on Instagram using #ScenicWisconsin. 

Located on a ridge rising steeply above the Kickapoo River, the park has 6 miles of cross-country ski trails groomed for both classic and skate skiing. Winter activities include snowshoeing, hiking, camping and visiting the Ice Cave. The observation point in the upper picnic area overlooks the Kickapoo River.  Spring, summer and fall visitors enjoy canoeing, horseback riding trails, trout fishing, and nature trails.  Camping facilities include a family camp, group camp and horse camp.  Pets are welcome in Wisconsin State Parks but must be on a leash and under control at all times. Certain areas may be off limits to pets. Visit our website for more details.

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Wildcat Mountain State Park

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  • Features
    • Disabled Access
    • On Water
    • Camping
    • Pets Welcome/Inquire
  • Cross-Country Skiing/Snowshoeing Trail Type
    • Tracked
    • Flat
    • Hilly
    • Open
    • Wooded
  • Fish Type
    • Brown Trout
  • Trails
    • Yes
  • Publicly Owned
    • Yes
  • Toilets
    • Yes
  • Dumping Station
    • Yes
  • Shelter
    • Yes
  • Campground Type
    • Horseback
    • Tent
    • Group Sites
  • Trail Length (miles)
    • 7
  • Number of Campsites
    • 30
  • Nature Trails
    • Yes
  • Showers and Flush Toilets
    • Yes

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Evaluate staff on sustainable practices.Displays Travel Green Wisconsin logo.Insulate pipes; turn off small appliances when not in use.Low flow fixtures are used.Collect rainwater onsite.Educates guests about invasive species and prevents transportation of them.

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