Blue Mound State Park
- Status
- Open (per official listing)Daily 6 a.m. – 11 p.m.
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed
- Camping
- 78 campsites
- Official site
- dnr.wisconsin.gov(608) 437-5711
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 1
Weather Blue Mound SP Swimming Pool and Splash Pad NoticeThe Blue Mound State Park pool and splash pad is closed for the 2026 season and will reopen Memorial Day weekend 2027. Impact: Low.
Posted by the park 2026-09-22. Official alert
Overview
In Iowa County, about 3 miles east of Barneveld, Blue Mound State Park covers about 1,165 acres.
Things to do include hunting in season, swimming, biking, hiking, and picnicking. Its trail network totals roughly 20 miles, according to the park. Camping is available: 78 campsites, including tent sites.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | Daily | 6 a.m. – 11 p.m. | — |
| Daily | 6 a.m. – 11 p.m. | — |
Official wording
Open 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. year-round. Blue Mound State Park is open year-round from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Chicago).
Fees and passes
Per vehicle, resident vs nonresident pricing: a vehicle admission pass is required on all motor vehicles stopping in state parks, forests and recreation areas (daily $13 WI / $16 out-of-state; annual $28 / $50; rates effective Aug. 19, 2025). State trails use a per-person trail pass for certain uses. Heritage Hill SP charges a per-person admission instead.
Statewide fee rule from Wisconsin's park system; this park’s page doesn’t list its own fees.
Wisconsin park passes
- 12-month vehicle admission pass (Wisconsin plates) — $28. All Wisconsin state parks, forests and recreation areas for 12 months Details
- 12-month vehicle admission pass (out-of-state plates) — $50. Same, nonresident vehicles Details
- 12-month pass, Wisconsin residents 65+ — $13. Resident senior vehicles Details
- 12-month reduced-rate pass (additional household vehicle) — $15.50 resident / $32.50 nonresident. Additional vehicles at the same household address; bought with a full-price pass Details
- Daily vehicle admission pass — $13 resident / $3 resident 65+ / $16 nonresident Details
From the Wisconsin state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- Wisconsin State Park System reservations (Camis 'Going to Camp')
- Phone
- 1-888-947-2757
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Pets
Dogs allowed
No pets are allowed except certified service animals.
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Camping
| Campground or site type | Sites | Hookups / features | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campground Each site, including the cabin, has a picnic table and a fire ring. Toilets and water fountains are conveniently located throughout the campground. Two electric sites are accessible for people with disabilities. A modern flush toilet/shower building is across from site 30.
• Campground Map
Accessible Sites: Sites 28 and 32 are handicap accessible sites. Both sites have electrical hook-ups, accessible fire rings and a hard-surface path that leads to the toilet/shower building. These campsites and cabin can be reserved by visitors with disabilities and provide access to the barrier-free… | 78 | Electric (some sites)Showers | — |
Camping details from the park
The Blue Mound campground is open year-round and offers 78 wooded sites, 12 bike/hike-in sites and a rustic accessible cabin for people with disabilities.
Campground: Each site, including the cabin, has a picnic table and a fire ring. Toilets and water fountains are conveniently located throughout the campground. Two electric sites are accessible for people with disabilities. A modern flush toilet/shower building is across from site 30.
- Campground Map
Accessible Sites: Sites 28 and 32 are handicap accessible sites. Both sites have electrical hook-ups, accessible fire rings and a hard-surface path that leads to the toilet/shower building. These campsites and cabin can be reserved by visitors with disabilities and provide access to the barrier-free bathroom with a shower.
Bike-Hike Sites: These sites are between the Military Ridge State Trail and the Blue Mound Family Campground. No cars are allowed at these sites and visitors must hike-in or bike-in to camp.
Recycling and garbage containers are at the campground entrance.
The dump station is at the campground entrance, behind the recycling and garbage dumpster.
Winter camping: Part of the campground is open year-round. Firewood and tap water are available. Reservations are required. Parking is available at the campground entrance, but there is no vehicular access to sites and campers must walk to campsites.
Firewood: Firewood can be purchased at the park office between Memorial Day and Labor Day during office hours. Campers may also gather any dead wood laying on the ground. Cutting of any standing tree is prohibited.
Don't move firewood!
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
BikingCampingHikingHuntingPicnickingSwimming
Amenities
Facilities
- Picnic areas
Camping
- Tent camping
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Accessibility
Blue Mound State Park offers accessible opportunities including an accessible rustic cabin, accessible campsites, accessible picnic shelters, and a universal splash pad and swimming pool equipped with a chair lift.
The rustic accessible cabin has a paved driveway, electrical outlets, lighting, and an accessible picnic table and fire ring. An accessible flush toilet and shower building are 200 feet from the campsite.
The cabin is designed to be wheelchair accessible and to accommodate up to four people. The cabin has one adult size double bed with a foam pad and one average size bunk bed with thin foam pads. A maximum of six people may occupy the rustic accessible cabin site, with a tent at the campsite.
Only one tent is allowed on the rustic accessible cabin campsite. Space heaters and cooking are not allowed in the cabin. Under state law, smoking is not allowed in the cabin. No pets are allowed except certified service animals.
The rustic cabin at Blue Mound State Park is reservable annually from late-May to mid-October. Application forms may be obtained online or at the park office. For more information, contact the park office.
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 4350 Mounds Park Rd.
Blue Mounds, WI 53517 - Nearest town
- Barneveld — about 3 mi east (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 43.0256, -89.8441
- Phone
- (608) 437-5711
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Directions from the park
Blue Mound State Park is just north of the Village of Blue Mounds, about 25 miles west of Madison via US Highway 18/151. • Get directions By foot or bicycle, you can reach the park by way of the Military Ridge State Trail. The park access trail is about 0.7 miles west of Mounds Park Road on the Military Ridge Trail.
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Wisconsin State Park System — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- Wisconsin DNR 'Find a Park' directory (server-rendered Drupal view, ?page=0..5), filtered to /topic/parks/ property pages
- Wikidata
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
- Photo: Viewfromwesttower.jpg — CC0 1.0 (public domain dedication), Archbob
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology