Recreation

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Bike & Hike   Canoeing   Golf Courses   Ski & Tube   Snowmobiling  

Summer Activities

Yogi Bears Jellystone Park Camp Resort
1500 Jellystone Park Dr
888.386.9644
Worlds largest Jellystone Campground. All your camping needs with 645 Campsites including Full Hook Up RV & tent sites, cabins and villas. Outdoor waterpark, wave pool, lazy river, water slides, picnic splash, hot tubs, daily activities, mini golf, outdoor theater, lake, beach, paddle boats and more. Onsite store, restaurant, craft center, propane, laundry rooms and golf cart rentals. Outdoor pavilions available for group gatherings. Open April 15th through October 15th.

Canoeing

Canoeing & Kayaking
Monroe County has some of Wisconsin's finest canoe rivers. The gentle streams that are ideal for newcomers but wild and scenic enough to please the most experienced canoeist. On most of the streams, you can rent canoes and kayaks and arrange shuttle service.

The Kickapoo, known as "the crookedest river in the world," from Ontario and Wildcat Mountain State Park in the north to the Wisconsin River at Wauzeka, is 120 miles of unmatched scenic waterway.
Fort McCoy Pine View Campground
Between Sparta & Tomah on Hwy. 21
608-388-3517
The Pine View Campground Office/Recreational Equipment Checkout Center rents boats and canoes to patrons staying at the campground.

Bike & Hike

Elroy-Sparta State Trail
608.463.7109
32-mile rails to trails conversion. Graded limestone surface. Bring your flashlight to find your way through the tunnels. A daily or annual pass is required to bike the trail.
La Crosse River State Trail
800.354.2453
22-mile trail paralleling the LaCrosse River. Prairie setting, farmlands, forests and wetlands along the way. Graded limestone surface.
La Crosse River State Trail
800.354.2453
22-mile trail paralleling the LaCrosse River. Prairie setting, farmlands, forests and wetlands along the way. Graded limestone surface.
Tomah Recreation Trail
800.948.6624
New outdoor attraction featuring 12,000 feet of outdoor trail pleasure. Located between Lake Tomah and Veterans Park. Compacted gravel, concrete and asphalt surfaces. Intersects with 3,000 feet of nature walkway.

Golf Courses

Hiawatha Golf Club
10229 Ellsworth Rd.
608.372.5589
Beautiful, rolling par 72, with layout measuring 6550 from the blue; 6293 from the white; and 5320 yards from the red/gold trees. Full driving range and putting green, a full pro shop with lessons available, and a lounge with a short order grill.
Holiday Lodge Golf Resort
10555 Freedom Road
608.372.9314
Six miles east of Tomah, off Hwy. 21 at Wyeville. The resort is known for its challenging 18-hole course, featuring an island green. 6,000 yards, par 71. Lodging and RV camping accommodations.
River Run Golf Course
1000 E. Montgomery St
608.269.3022
River Run has the reputation of being one of the finest 18-hole golf courses in Wisconsin. This par 72 golf course is rated 3 stars by Golf Digest. We provide a driving range, carts, bar and grill.

Winter Activities

Ski & Tube

Elroy-Sparta/LaCrosse River State Trails
800.354.2453/888.540.8434
Cross country skiing permitted on the trails.
Fort McCoy Whitetail Ridge Recreation Area
608.388.4498
Enjoy downhill skiing, snow tubing, snowboarding, and cross-country skiing. Rental equipment is available. For more information, visit our website.

Snowmobiling

Snowmobiling
Monroe County boasts over 275 miles of State funded snowmobile trails, plus many club trails. Snowmobile on the Elroy-Sparta and the LaCrosse River State Trails. The trails open on December 1st, conditions permitting. For updated trail information check out the website at www.monroetrails.com

Year-Round Activities

Deer and Turkey Registration Stations
Hidden Inn
213 White St.
Kendall, WI
608.463.7194

The Longbranch
7509 Carmel Ave.
Cataract, WI 608.272.3591

Don & Vi's Hunting & Fishing
604 E. Wisconsin St.
Sparta, WI
608.269.2686

Fish N Dreams LLC
Tavern/Bait & Tackle Shop
Hwy. 21 in Wyeville
608.372.0743

Fort McCoy
608-388-3337
Check our website for registration information: www.mccoy.army.mil/Visitors/FishHuntInfo.asp

Riley's Bar & Grill
504 Main St.
Wilton, WI
608.435.6552

Rosco's Live Bait
205 Arthur St.
Tomah, WI
608.372.4326

Rotten Brothers
20704 Cty. Hwy. N
Camp Douglas, WI
608.427.3400

The Place/ Main St. Café
104 Main St.
Norwalk, WI
608.823.7515

Bear Registration Stations
Don & Vi's Hunting & Fishing
604 E. Wisconsin St.
Sparta, WI
608.269.2686

Rosco's Live Bait
205 Arthur St.
Tomah, WI
608.372.4326
DNR License Locations
Ace Hardware
1110 N. Superior Ave.
Tomah, WI 54660
608.372.4724

Don & Vi's Fishing Hunting
Sports Store
604 E. Wisconsin St.
Sparta, WI 54656
608.269.2686

Fort McCoy Exchange
1538 S. J Street
Fort McCoy, WI 54656
608.269.5604

Pine View Campground
2187 S. J Street
Fort McCoy, WI 54656
608.388.3841

Jack's Tackle Shop
923 Main Street
Cashton, WI 54619
608.654.7775

Rosco's Live Bait & Sport Shop
205 Arthur St.
Tomah, WI 54660
608.372.4326

Silent Sports LLC
2700 Riley Rd.
Sparta, WI 54656
608.487.1656

The Warrens Mall
201 Main St.
Warrens, WI 54666
608.378.4499

Wal-Mart Super Center #965
222 W. McCoy Blvd.
Tomah, WI 54660
608.372.7900

Wal-Mart Super Center #979
1600 W. Wisconsin St.
Sparta, WI 54656
608.269.7501

Wilton Hardware Hank
411 Main St.
Wilton, WI 54670
608.435.6616
Flying Wheels Roller Rink
15111 Hobby Rd.
608.372.3737
Your place for fun. Rollerskating, music, food, and more. Great sound and light show.

State & County Parks

McMullen County Park
608.378.4913
A 3/4 mile hiking trail goes around the bluff and wetlands area. See turkeys, hawks, Canada geese, osprey and deer. 1,000 acre forest. 30 acre fishing lake. 71 campsites
Mill Bluff State Park
608.427.6692
The park has two trails. A .4 mile self guided trail where hikers will learn about wildlife, trees, wildflowers and geology. Camel Bluff Trail is a 1.25 mile loop trail among unique bluffs. Many wildlife viewing opportunities.
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