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.

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.

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.

My wife and I spent two days in June fishing with Bob and he is the best. He gives very helpful…read moreinstructions and knows the Viroqua area like the back of his hand. He is patient, which we really needed. If you want to fish the Viroqua area Bob is the guide to use.

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.

I don't even want to rate 5 stars as this is a HUGE hidden gem. We stay nearby in warrens every…read moresummer and always take a day trip to Lake Wazee. It is beautiful and nothing like it in the Midwest (well what I have found) if you are in the area or have time traveling through you must stop. A day pass is $5 and well worth it. We always pack lunch and just enjoy the day. The water is SO clean and the beach sand is amazingly soft. Almost ocean like. Bring your floaty, beach toys and sunscreen and have the best day ever! New showers, bathrooms and even concessions on the beach. I like that there is NO lifeguard and no one hawking you about 'rules' *it can drop off pretty fast so be cautious about that. Lake Wazee is the best!

Lake Wazee Park and beach is amazing for $5 a car it's well worth the price. We have spent the day…read moreat the beach and on the lake. The water is clean and you can actually see the fish swimming in the water. Deep enough to scuba dive. Nice enough to kayak on. The beach is clean. Snack shack and clean rest rooms. It has it all for a nice day on the beach!

Shows up late with poor communication about parking in public lot. Less than 8 hours dock to dockread more

I bought my son, a young fisherman hoping to learn more about fishing on the river, a gift card…read morefrom McCormick River Guide for Christmas 2023 and we booked our charter for late May 2024. I received an automated email the day before our excursion saying that our guide would reach out later that day to confirm meeting time and which landing to meet our guide. I waited patiently and did not hear anything from our guide. I sent him an email to confirm things and received a short "sorry I am fishing a national walleye tour tomorrow" reply. No apology for confusion, no effort to fix his scheduling error, nothing. I received another automated email the day after our scheduled excursion thanking me for business and asking for a review. I have held off on leaving a review to allow time for Mike to make things right BUT my husband and I have been asking for a refund for about 2.5 months now and these efforts have not been successful. We have been calling and emailing and get VERY little to no communication in return. This is unprofessional and frustrating but worst of all is the disappointment my 10 year old had to experience. 100% do not recommend working with this business.

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.

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.

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.

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.