The state of Wisconsin sets aside land, leased from farmers usually, as Fishery Areas, allowing…read moreaccess to the water for anglers. This one is closer to Ithaca, WI, a few miles east of Richland Center. Great spring creek, with native brook and brown trout. Small water, easily fished without wading; in fact, I was surprised to see another angler wading right up the middle, where the fish are. Huh. Susceptible to flooding, check weather and flows before you go. Wonderful resource in a nice country setting.

This was a grade C campground. Wildcat Mountain is so named because the locals killed a wildcat…read morethere many years ago. The campsite we stayed in, #8, was directly across from the Park Office and was not secluded at all. We did see some other campsites that were secluded, but they all seem pretty close together, so if you're looking for privacy, search elsewhere. But the place was neat and clean, and the toilets were not bad at all. Not many bugs in June, in the toilets, and the toilets did not smell bad. The good thing about camping across from the Park Office is you get to use their beautiful facilities when they are open. The staff were super friendly and helpful. Just by sheer happenstance we heard on the radio that Natural Bridge State Park was in the area and it sounded cool, so we drove over there to see it and it's so beautiful! The Overlook Point here at Wildcat is also very beautiful and easy to get to. We walked most of the Starlight trail, until it got overgrown, but it was nice and level and an easy hike. The Amphitheater...whoa. This was definitely the most rustic one I've ever seen so far. And I can't imagine one that would be more rustic than this one. It's not bad, it's just small, the seats tip forward, the stage is barely a stage, I don't see how they can possibly hold productions on it, but what do I know? I'm not in the theater--I'm sure they make it work somehow. It's very intimate and cozy, let's put it that way. We came across a gigantic moth at the base of a tree and it turned out to be a Luna Moth, which after it emerges from its cocoon doesn't have mouth parts, so it can't eat! It lives a week to breed, and then dies! All in all, it's not worth a very far drive, but if you're in the general area and want to camp, it's OK. At least it was not noisy at night. Some really nice campgrounds have lots of nice features but are super loud in the evening. This one was quiet, and you could see tons of stars.

Wildcat Mountain State Park is a beautiful but smaller gem in the Wisconsin SP system. If you're…read morelucky enough to reserve one of the only 20 campsites on a weekend, good for you! (We were not quick enough on the draw). But the campgrounds by the entrance look very nice. In 2020 it's all Do It Yourself parking passes and camp check-in. We enjoyed the lookout stop, complete with a "selfie station" to put your phone. We also did a nice, but mildly rigorous hike of the Old Settler's Trail. The 2.5 mile trail has some steep stairs and elevation changes (don't wear your fashionable high heeled boots like we saw an older lady struggling down the stairs with). Would love to see the trail marked a little better- markings seem to date back a few decades, and we got lost on a switchback. (Note: the nicer looking Hemlock Trail was closed off June 2020 due to erosion or weather.) We loved the hike and the park, and it was nice to have access to clean bathrooms. Sitting at a picnic table enjoying lunch, there was an incredible amount of great bird watching! And yes, a drive or cycle through this park is incredible.

This lovely little spot on the banks of the West Fork of the Kickapoo River offers lots of room for…read moretent camping, electrical hookups for campers and even two heated cabins suitable for 2-4 to share. There are hot water bathrooms complete with coin operated showers for the Mrs. too! So the campground is a popular home for trout fisherman out to enjoy the wonderful streams in this beautiful part of the state. Roger Widner who ran this place was a first of his kind force for cold-water preservation, restoration and landowner relations in the area. Sadly, he's recently passed away. If you take advantage of the local recreation resources, you may want to think about and give thanks for his efforts making the area what it is- he's sorely missed. With Roger's passing, the West Fork Sportsman's club had the duties of keeping up and running the campground. Changes are surely in store, I'll update this review as more is sorted out... In the mean time, Trapper, who lives right in the middle of town (on Trapper Rd) sells firewood and will be up to date on the campground logistics.

Love this camping park. It is beautiful and quiet. Fishing and hiking available. Bathroom and…read moreshower houses. The price is very reasonable

Very nice out-of-the-way campground. Can still hear a train off in the distance but other than that…read moreit is quiet with the exception of the geese by the nice little lake, fluttering of hummingbird wings or the occasional coyote off in the distance. The crew of 2 campworkers that I had the pleasure to meet are great gentlemen that go out of their way to help with whatever thay can. I believe the Red Cross harvests the skeeters here when blood supplies are low but the campground is very clean and the people are basically quiet and friendly. Lenny said he would give me a dollar if I gave him a shout out. (just kidding). Definitely recommend this place.

We were here as part of a Nature Foundation of Wisconsin outing so we were lucky to have the park's…read moresuperintendent as one of our tour guides. We hiked along the trail that overlooked both the Wisconsin and Mississippi Rivers. It was beautiful. Lots of interesting birds, plant life and history. There are many beautiful vistas and historic/ geographical plaques and markers to help explain the area. The flood marker at the boat launch was impressive. We were only here for the day but we could see how this is a popular place for camping. We understand in summer that the mosquitoes can be fierce - lucky we were here in May. We brought our picnic lunch to the far south end of the park at the Henneger Point picnic area and had it to ourselves. A very nice state park.

This is a really nice park for easy hikes with outstanding views…read more Lookout point is a must with a beautiful view of the Wisconsin river flowing into the Mississippi. The sand caves loop is an easy shaded hike perfect for hot days (with bug repellent). Driving down to the boat landing also give an interesting view from the fishing platform. Overall a really nice park.

Bob Blumreich is a wonderful guide, his knowledge of SW Wisconsin can hardly be matched. His…read moreinstructions are helpful and it is a great way to spend an afternoon. Highly recommended.

Bob Blumreich is a Wi flyfishing guide without equal. He's been guiding for 25 years and is…read moretalented in a broad range of topics- he has something to offer any angler. He's skilled in both traditional and Spey casting, and guides on both tiny Wi spring creeks for trout, and larger Great Lakes tributaries for Salmon and Steelhead. I fish the smaller SW spring creeks and Bob's advice has proved invaluable. Overall, Bob's a great guy with a wealth of knowledge. His focus is on teaching, a day spent streamside with Bob will not only be a fun fishing experience, but will improve your fishing skill and knowledge for future solo trips. You get a lot more than a grip and grin fish experience with Bob. I can't say enough good things about him- he's the best. If you're interested in Fly fishing in Wi, a guided trip with Bob should be something you consider- he's rare class act who really knows what he's doing- no faking!

This was super easy and fun for my first kayak experience. I really enjoyed my day. Staff was…read morefriendly and helpful in helping me figure things out

No wake area, perfect for kayaking!…read more Mirror lake rentals is inside the park, so you do need to get a state park pass for your vehicle. It is $10 a day, or $35 for the entire year. It is recommended that you book in advance if you are a large group, as the kayaks seem to be limited. It is a very popular place, as the scenery changes dramatically. The lake its' self is rather small, but is connected to windy rivers that are lined by orange cliffs. There is a nice mixture of shaded areas, as well exposed sunny areas. There are many beaches to pull up onto, and a dam at the end of the course. The lake is very friendly for beginners and experts. Kayaks are $10 an hour or $25 for a half day. It takes about 2 hours to get to the dam and back, more if you go casually and like to stop a lot like we did!

I went for fishing on a Saturday. The place was not crowded. There were 2 ponds. One pond for…read moresmaller trout and another one for bigger one. I went for the bigger one. There were a lot of trout in the pond. There is no catch and release in either of the ponds. Probably we dont even need a fishing road. Just putting a small net is enough to catch the fish. I caught 3. The store lady was nice. She cleaned it well. I just had to take home put some spice and bake/fry it. Fish tasted real good. In fact I saw others stopping by and just catching 1 fish per head and leaving. I guess they are just trying to make a tasty dinner. It was a really fun experience.

I went to a bigger store earlier this week and it had a whole lot more tackle B&H had better tackle…read morebut less of it to choose from great experience and the trout pond in the back are great.

This is a fishing pier. A great place to have fun in the outdoors. Sunfish and bass are the most…read moreplentiful in this location. We caught fish all morning long from 8am-10am. Pier is handicap accessible and has plenty of parking. Restroom on site. Great for kids. Bike trail is close to the pier if you want to make a day of it and bike around the lake.

It was a neat experience in one of Wisconsins hidden caves!! Even has a park on site so it helped…read moreware the kids out more before the couple hour ride home!!

This family owned cave offers a wonderful intimate experience for those who would like to do a…read morelittle more than walk around in large caverns. The owners worked very hard to make your experience a positive one. They encourage you to get down and dirty as you explore the different parts of the cave. Wear some old jeans, a sweatshirt, and be prepared for fun.