Wildcat Mountain State Park
Ontario, Wisconsin

On a steep ridge overlooking the scenic Kickapoo River Valley, Wildcat Mountain State Park offers hiking trails with spectacular views and camping for families, groups, and horseback riders. Canoe the Kickapoo River in your own canoe or rent one in Ontario.

Wildcat Mountain offers spectacular views of the Kickapoo River Valley
DNR Photo

The park's 3,603 acres, mostly wooded, contain 25.8 miles of trails including:

• 25.8 miles of hiking trails
• 17.5 miles of trails for snowshoeing
• 15.0 miles of horse trails
• 7.0 miles of cross-country ski trails
• 1.3 miles of interpretive nature trail
• 0.4 miles of trail accessible for people with disabilities

Wildcat Mountain has a nature center and interpretive program, picnic facilities, and opportunities for bird and wildlife watching and fishing.

In the Area

Kickapoo Valley [exit DNR]—Accommodations, activities, dining, events, and more

"400" State Trail
Elroy-Sparta State Trail
La Crosse River State Trail

How to Get There

From the north, take State Highway 131 south from Interstate Highway 94 near Tomah about 20 miles to Ontario.

From the west, take State Highway 33 east from La Crosse about 39 miles to Ontario.

From Ontario, go east on State Highway 33 for 2 miles. The road to the canoe landing and Hemlock Trail will be on your right, and the road to the rest of the park will be just ahead on your left.

From the east, take State Highway 33 west from Reedsburg about 36 miles to the park. The entrance to the main part of the park will be on your right.

From the south, take State Highway 131 north from US Highway 14 at Readstown about 23 miles to County Highway F. Go right (east) on Highway F about 1.5 miles to State Highway 33. Turn left (west) on Highway 33 and go about .6 mile to the park entrance, which will be on your right.

For more information, ask:

Wildcat Mountain State Park
E13660 State Highway 33, PO Box 99
Ontario, Wisconsin 54651
(608) 337-4775