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Blue Mound State Park, Blue Mounds, WI

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Sports & Outdoors

Blue Mound State Park

Hilltop state park in southern Wisconsin offering observation towers, long trail network, camping, and a summer swimming pool.

Blue Mounds, WI

About Blue Mound State Park

Blue Mound State Park sits on a high hill in southern Wisconsin and is known for wide views over nearby river valleys, the Driftless Area, and the city of Madison. Its two observation towers are a major draw. The park has more than 20 miles of trails for hiking, mountain biking, and cross-country skiing, plus a family campground, bike-in campsites connected to the Military Ridge State Trail, picnic areas and shelters, and a summer swimming pool with a splash pad. A rustic cabin is designed for visitors with disabilities. Admission is handled through a vehicle pass rather than a per-person fee.

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