Mirror Lake State Park
Lake Delton, WI
A quiet no-wake lake in a sandstone canyon just south of Wisconsin Dells, good for paddling. It is also home to the Frank Lloyd Wright Seth Peterson Cottage, which has open-house days.
Mirror Lake State Park lies in Sauk County, Wisconsin, near Wisconsin Dells. The park covers about 880 hectares (2,179 acres) and opened in 1966. Its heart is Mirror Lake, a narrow reservoir of roughly 55 hectares set between sandstone walls up to 15 metres high.
Dell Creek was first dammed in 1860 to power a watermill. After the Ice Age it cut a deep ravine into the soft Cambrian sandstone. The park has more than 45 kilometres of hiking trails and the Seth Peterson Cottage, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, which can be rented.
Campers find 151 sites, 47 of them with electrical hookups. A vehicle admission sticker is required to enter. Please check opening times, fees and reservations with the Wisconsin DNR before you go.
- Nearest town
- Lake Delton, WI
- Category
- Nature & parks
- GPS
- 43.5645, -89.8066
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 December–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
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Nearby
Campsites nearby
- Cedar Hills CampgroundCampsite25 mi from Mirror Lake State ParkTentsCaravansDrinking waterShowersDogs allowed
All campsites in Wisconsin · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Mirror Lake State Park?
Mirror Lake State Park is in Lake Delton, WI, at GPS 43.5645, -89.8066. It is about 5 mi from Wisconsin Dells.
Can you camp near Mirror Lake State Park?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Cedar Hills Campground, about 25 mi away; within 25 mi there are 1 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Mirror Lake State Park?
Mirror Lake State Park is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Baraboo Hills and Wisconsin Dells.
What is there to see near Mirror Lake State Park?
Places worth a stop nearby: Circus World (7 mi), Devil’s Lake State Park (10 mi), Parfrey’s Glen State Natural Area (14 mi) and Taliesin (32 mi).
When is the best time to visit Mirror Lake 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)