Parks
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Hunting
Hunting and trapping are allowed in the open areas of the park during the Wisconsin state parks hunting and trapping time frame. Trapping is not permitted in closed areas as noted on the park hunting map or within 100 yards of any designated use…
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Fishing
The Kickapoo River between Ontario and Gays Mills has a total of 46 fish species, including an abundance of brown trout. This stretch of river has been classified as a Class II trout stream. Trout use this section of river for food and shelter, but…
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Water Recreation
Canoeing and kayaking The Kickapoo is the Wisconsin River's longest tributary. The Kickapoo River meanders for 130 miles from Wilton to Wauzeka, where it empties into the Wisconsin River. As the crow flies, this distance is less than half that long…
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Winter Recreation
Wildcat Mountain State Park offers beauty and recreational opportunities to visitors year-round. Cross-country skiing The park has 7 miles of cross-country ski trails. Skiers can begin and end at the park office or maintenance building.…
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Picnic Areas and Shelters
Wildcat Mountain State Park has an upper picnic area with a reservable shelter and playground, a lower picnic area along the Kickapoo River with a shelter (non-reservable) and a picnic area at the Ice Cave trail parking lot. Shelters and…
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Horseback Riding
Wildcat Mountain State Park has several horse trail loops totaling 15 miles and offers 24 campsites for equestrians available northeast of the park office off Taylor Valley Road. The park does not have horses to rent. Experienced riders can rent…
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Hiking
The park has more than 20 miles of trails that can be hiked, a nature building and many scenic vistas. The park has two compass orienteering courses developed by an Eagle Scout. The long course is 1.33 miles and the short course is 1.05 miles.…
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Camping
Wildcat Mountain State Park has campgrounds for families and individuals, groups and people with horses. All three types of sites can be reserved. Reservations Reserve a campsite online.
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Maps
Wildcat Mountain state park map [PDF] (hiking and horse trails) Cross-country ski trails map [PDF] Family campground map [PDF]
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Recreation
Wildcat Mountain State Park provides a wide variety of recreational opportunities for every visitor. Click the links below to learn about some of the popular activities available at this park. The park is also an excellent location to experience the…