Recreation
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Conditions
The Blue Mound State Park pool and splash pad is open daily through Labor Day weekend. See the pool and splash pad webpage for all 2024 operating dates and hours. Weather Weather forecast [exit DNR]
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Maps
Blue Mound State Park Map [PDF] Cross-country Ski And Winter Trail Map [PDF] Campground Map [PDF] Hunting And Trapping Map [PDF]
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Recreation
Over 20 miles of scenic hiking, off-road biking and cross-country ski trails, as well as a family campground, access to the Military Ridge State Trail with bike-in campsites and a rustic cabin for people with disabilities make Blue Mound a popular…
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Recreation
The 40-mile Military Ridge State Trail, in Iowa and Dane counties, connects Dodgeville and Madison by way of an 1855 military route between Verona and Dodgeville. The trail runs along the southern borders of Governor Dodge and Blue Mound state parks…
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Basic Information
Trail facts Rail trail: Yes Length: 40 miles Surface: Asphalt - 2.5 miles; Crushed stone - 37.5 miles Counties: Dane, Iowa Communities: Dodgeville, Ridgeway, Barneveld, Blue Mounds, Mount Horeb, Klevenville, Riley, Verona, Fitchburg Hours…
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Motorized Recreation
All-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and Off-highway motorcycles (OHMs) There are nearly 6.5 miles of ATV trails and nearly 8 miles of off-highway motorcycle trails at the property. The availability of the trails is determined on a daily basis. Always…
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Fishing
The accessible fishing pier and walkway at the Urban Fishing Pond are closed until further notice. Construction of a new pier and walkway is scheduled for fall 2022. Shore fishing is available on Wolf Lake and at the urban fishing pond. Wisconsin…
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Hunting
Richard Bong State Recreation Area is designated a Managed Hunt property. A $1 daily Managed Hunt Permit is required to hunt all species, except pheasant. When the property office is open, the permit may be purchased at the office. All other times,…
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Winter Recreation
Cross-country skiing, sledding and ice fishing are favorite winter sports. Trails are not groomed for cross-country skiing. Classic skiing is allowed on all trails and trail passes are not required. Snowshoeing is allowed north of Highway BB and off…