Wildcat Mountain State Park

4.33

6 reviews

Quick Facts

1,247 ft

Price

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Booking

Reservable

Sites

77 campsites

Season

Year-round

Cell

Unknown

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Quick Facts

1,247 ft

Price

Varies

Booking

Reservable

Sites

77 campsites

Season

Year-round

Cell

Unknown

Pets

Check Policy

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Official Website

Get Directions

Real-Time Availability

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February 2026

Wildcat Mountain State Park

No fees available

Campsite Fees

Standard Site Fee$0.00

Hookup Site Fee$0.00

Premium Site Fee$0.00

Hike and Bike Site Fee$0.00

Group Site Fee$0.00

Food Storage Locker Fee$0.00

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What Campers Say

4.33

Recommended

Based on 6 reviews

3 Google reviews

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"Limited reviews available; reviewers highlight the park's location and accommodations, noting it is very quiet and clean."

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Campground Map

Wildcat Mountain State Park

43.6976, -90.5740

Best Time to Camp at Wildcat Mountain State Park

Adventure awaits in every season at Wildcat Mountain. Summer brings prime conditions for hiking shaded forest trails, paddling the gentle Kickapoo, and watching for wildlife in the golden evening light. When snow blankets the ridges, the park transforms into a winter wonderland where you can glide through silent forests on cross-country skis or snowshoes, following designated trails that wind through the same dramatic terrain you explored in warmer months.

Best

Summer(Jun-Aug)

4.0 / 5

Summer prime for shaded hikes, paddling and wildlife viewing as noted in seasonal info.

Fall(Sep-Nov)

4.0 / 5

Scenic ridgelines and hardwoods suggest strong fall color and viewpoints, though not explicitly detailed.

Spring(Mar-May)

3.0 / 5

Spring offers paddling and emerging wildlife; limited explicit detail on spring-specific highlights.

Winter(Dec-Feb)

3.0 / 5

Park supports snowshoeing and cross-country skiing, but activities and services are limited in winter.

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About Wildcat Mountain State Park

Perched high above the winding Kickapoo River, Wildcat Mountain State Park showcases the raw beauty of Wisconsin's Driftless Area with its towering sandstone bluffs, ancient hemlock groves, and breathtaking overlooks. This rugged landscape invites you to explore miles of trails through old-growth forests, discover quiet paddling routes below dramatic limestone cliffs, and experience a true backcountry atmosphere perfect for hiking, horseback riding, and spotting wildlife in their natural habitat.

The park includes dedicated horseback rider camping areas with access to equestrian trails. Specific campground site-type details (tent, RV hookups, primitive, group sites, cabins) are not specified in the provided sources.

Weather and SeasonsAdventure awaits in every season at Wildcat Mountain. Summer brings prime conditions for hiking shaded forest trails, paddling the gentle Kickapoo, and watching for wildlife in the golden evening light. When snow blankets the ridges, the park transforms into a winter wonderland where you can glide through silent forests on cross-country skis or snowshoes, following designated trails that wind through the same dramatic terrain you explored in warmer months.

Natural Features and SceneryRising dramatically from the Kickapoo River valley, the park's steep ridges reveal layer upon layer of geological wonder—sandstone bluffs crowned with limestone caps, carved by time into a maze of deeply cut valleys and towering cliffs. Wander through cathedral-like stands of old-growth white pine and hemlock that have stood for generations, their shade giving way to sun-drenched prairies dotted with wildflowers across the eroded loess plateaus. Every turn in the trail offers a new perspective on this ancient, unglaciated landscape where limestone outcrops emerge like natural sculptures from the hillsides.

Geological RegionDriftless Area (steep ridges, sandstone bluffs, limestone caps, deeply dissected river valleys)

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Activities you can enjoy

Extensive trails and river access support hiking, equestrian use, paddling/canoeing/kayaking, fishing, wildlife and birdwatching, interpretive programs, and winter activities such as snowshoeing and cross-country skiing.

HikingMore than 21 miles of trails for hiking (and equestrian use) including Old Settler’s Trail (2.5-mile loop), Hemlock Trail, and Ice Cave Trail.

FishingKickapoo River and park waters host up to 46 fish species (including brown trout); the Kickapoo is described as a Class II trout stream.

Boating

Wildlife viewing

Policies & Safety

Hazards & AlertsSteep bluffs, limestone cliffs and rugged terrain present fall risks; river conditions can change—check Kickapoo River water levels and conditions before paddling. Typical wilderness hazards (uneven trails, changing weather, wildlife) apply.