Mirror Lake State Park
Lake Delton, Wisconsin

This park is named for its centerpiece, a lake which often is so calm that not a ripple marks its surface. The lake reflects a wooded shoreline with cliffs up to 50 feet high, a swimming beach, and wetlands that are home to a variety of wildlife.

Canoe Mirror Lake surrounded by pine and oak woods.
DNR Photo by Joe Warren

Just three miles from Wisconsin Dells, Mirror Lake State Park also has three picnic areas (one with a shelter and all with grills); wooded campsites; bike, boat, canoe, and kayak rentals; a cabin for people with disabilities; and a cottage designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. Only slow, no-wake boating is allowed.

The park's 2,200 acres have 20.4 miles of trails including...

• 28.4 miles of hiking trails
• 17.4 miles of cross-country ski trails
• 9.2 miles of off-road bike trails
• 1.2 miles of trails for snowshoeing
• 1.1 miles of interpretive nature trails:
• 0.5 mile of trail accessible for people with disabilities

The accessible nature trail offers shady comfort on a warm summer day.
DNR Photo by Joe Warren

How to Get There

Mirror Lake State Park is conveniently located near Interstate Highway 90-94. Exit I-90-94 to U.S. Highway 12 south of Wisconsin Dells. Go south on Highway 12 about .5 mile to Fern Dell Road. Turn west (right) on Fern Dell Road and go about 1.5 miles. The park entrance will be on your right.

In the Area

Baraboo [exit DNR]—Accommodations, attractions, dining, events, and more
Sauk County Parks [exit DNR]
Wisconsin Dells—Accommodations, attractions, dining, events, and more

More Information

Seth Peterson Cottage [exit DNR]

For more information about Mirror Lake State Park, ask Paul Zajackowski , property supervisor, (608) 254-2333.