WILDCAT MOUNTAIN CAMPOUT
WED, AUG 27TH - SUN AUG 31, 2025
WILDCAT MOUNTAIN STATE PARK
E13660, STATE HIGHWAY 33, ONTARIO, WI
Wildcat Mt is located in the dark skies area of Wis. Good viewing the heavens if the skies are clear. Wildcat Mountain State Park is located 3 miles east of Ontario, WI on Highway 33. Tent or trailer camping in a secluded Maple tree grove (Group Site A.) Park telephone #608-337-4775.
Camping Cost: $7.00 @ night. Pay at camp. No need to RSVP - pay at camp.
What to bring: Bring your own food, snacks & beverages - campfire wood is furnished. Bring a chair to sit around the evening campfire. A pit toilet building is located nearby and there are flush toilets and showers in the main camping area.
Arrive and Leave on any day. General schedule of events:
Wed Aug 27 - Campsite opens at 3:00 pm.
Thur Aug 28 - Schedule your own activities.
Fri Aug 29 - Campers who want to canoe the Kickapoo River can rent canoes and kayaks from Drifty's located by the Hwy 33 Bridge in Ontario, WI. Recommend launch at 12 noon for a 3.5 hr trip. Be there at 11 am to pay for your canoe/kayak. Tell Drifty's you will park your car at the State Park Canoe Landing and request an 11:30 shuttle back to the launch site. Other days are available.
Fri evening - Campfire trivia contest by Miki Brill and Sue Richardson (bring quarters) - if your team misses the answer.
Sat Aug 30 - Biking the Elroy-Sparta State Park Train. Bring your bike if you want to experience the bike trail. Bike rentals are also available in Wilton. Other possible side trips include Amish shopping (maps are available at camp) and the Kickapoo Valley Reserve Visitor Center.
Sun Aug 31 - Campground closes at 3:00 pm.
Questions? Contact: Dave Ward 414-774-2793 (dr1ward@hotmail.com)