Parks
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Nature
The sheltered and scenic Kickapoo River Valley supports fish, deer, beaver and many other kinds of animals, birds and plants. Wildcat Mountain is an official Wisconsin Watchable Wildlife site. Mammals Red squirrels chatter from treetops. If you…
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Geology
Wildcat Mountain is in the area of southwestern Wisconsin called the Driftless Area because it was missed by the glaciers that covered most of the state. The area is a sample of what Wisconsin must have looked like before the Ice Age, more than 10,…
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History
Prehistoric times Archeologists from the Wisconsin State Historical Society and the National Park Service have excavated rock shelters and Native American mounds in 25 sites in the Kickapoo Valley. Most of these locations are believed to have been…
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Hunting
Hunting and trapping are allowed in the open areas of the park during the Wisconsin state parks hunting and trapping time frame. Trapping is not permitted in closed areas as noted on the park hunting map or within 100 yards of any designated use…
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Fishing
The Kickapoo River between Ontario and Gays Mills has a total of 46 fish species, including an abundance of brown trout. This stretch of river has been classified as a Class II trout stream. Trout use this section of river for food and shelter, but…
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Water Recreation
Canoeing and kayaking The Kickapoo is the Wisconsin River's longest tributary. The Kickapoo River meanders for 130 miles from Wilton to Wauzeka, where it empties into the Wisconsin River. As the crow flies, this distance is less than half that long…
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Winter Recreation
Wildcat Mountain State Park offers beauty and recreational opportunities to visitors year-round. Cross-country skiing The park has 7 miles of cross-country ski trails. Skiers can begin and end at the park office or maintenance building.…
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Picnic Areas and Shelters
Wildcat Mountain State Park has an upper picnic area with a reservable shelter and playground, a lower picnic area along the Kickapoo River with a shelter (non-reservable) and a picnic area at the Ice Cave trail parking lot. Shelters and…
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Horseback Riding
Wildcat Mountain State Park has several horse trail loops totaling 15 miles and offers 24 campsites for equestrians available northeast of the park office off Taylor Valley Road. The park does not have horses to rent. Experienced riders can rent…
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Hiking
The park has more than 20 miles of trails that can be hiked, a nature building and many scenic vistas. The park has two compass orienteering courses developed by an Eagle Scout. The long course is 1.33 miles and the short course is 1.05 miles.…