Wildcat Mountain State Park
Ontario, WI
An overlook of the winding Kickapoo River valley; canoe outfitters in Ontario rent boats for the gentle river below.
Wildcat Mountain State Park near Ontario, Wisconsin, sits on a ridge above the Kickapoo River in the southwest of the state, in the Driftless Area. It was established in 1948 and is one of Wisconsin's oldest state parks. A lookout in the upper picnic area opens up views over the Kickapoo River and the valley.
The park has about 21 miles (34 km) of hiking, nature and horse trails. In the warmer months you can paddle the river; rentals are available in the village of Ontario. The campground has family, group and horse sites, an RV dump station and showers. In winter about 6 miles (10 km) of ski trails are groomed, and snowshoeing is possible. The park is on State Road 33 (E13660) and open daily from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. year-round; you need a vehicle admission sticker.
- Nearest town
- Ontario, WI
- Category
- Scenic viewpoints
- GPS
- 43.6966, -90.5716
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September. Still fine, with some compromises, in July–August. Cold, short days in November–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
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Where is Wildcat Mountain State Park?
Wildcat Mountain State Park is in Ontario, WI, at GPS 43.6966, -90.5716. It is about 11 mi from Cashton.
Which road trips pass Wildcat Mountain State Park?
Wildcat Mountain State Park is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Wisconsin’s Driftless Area and Acorn signs, horse-drawn buggies and sandstone gorges – by camper from Lake Michigan through the Driftless Area to the Wisconsin Dells.
What is there to see near Wildcat Mountain State Park?
Places worth a stop nearby: Grandad Bluff (33 mi), Mirror Lake State Park (39 mi), Mount Hosmer Park (40 mi) and Circus World (45 mi).
When is the best time to visit Wildcat Mountain State Park?
The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September. Still fine, with some compromises, in July–August. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)