Glacial Drumlin State Trail
- Status
- Open (per official listing)
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Statewide rule — see below
- Camping
- Yes
- Official site
- dnr.wisconsin.gov(608) 873-9695
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 2
Partial closure Glacial Drumlin ST Hwy. 67 to Opengate Court Closed (Sept.-Nov. 2026)A 0.7-mile segment of the Glacial Drumlin State Trail, between Hwy. 67 and Opengate Ct. (just east of Dousman), will be temporarily closed from… (more)
A 0.7-mile segment of the Glacial Drumlin State Trail, between Hwy. 67 and Opengate Ct. (just east of Dousman), will be temporarily closed from Tuesday, Sept. 8 through early November 2026 for utility rerouting and trail improvements. Impact: High.
Posted by the park 2026-08-19. Official alert
Partial closure Glacial Drumlin ST Cottage Grove Restrooms ClosedThe flush restroom building at the Cottage Grove trailhead on the Glacial Drumlin State Trail is closed for the season. The building will reopen in… (more)
The flush restroom building at the Cottage Grove trailhead on the Glacial Drumlin State Trail is closed for the season. The building will reopen in spring 2027. Impact: Low.
Posted by the park 2026-10-20. Official alert
Overview
Glacial Drumlin State Trail is a 1,028-acre trail in Jefferson County, about 2 miles north of Jefferson.
The park supports hunting in season, biking, and hiking. For overnight stays there are campsites (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The park’s wording doesn’t give clock times — see the official wording below. | |||
Official wording
The trail is open year-round.
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Chicago).
Pets
Pets allowed on a physical leash no longer than 8 feet at all times and under control; loose pets may be seized. Property-specific pet areas/restrictions appear on park pages.
Statewide rule from Wisconsin's park system (source). This park’s page doesn’t state its own pet rules, so check for local restrictions.
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.
Camping
| Campground or site type | Sites | Hookups / features | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandhill Station State Campground The Sandhill Station State Campground has 15 walk-in, tent-only campsites nestled in secluded oak savanna. Water and vault toilets are available in the campground and showers are available at the Glacial Drumlin State Trail headquarters in Lake Mills. Firewood is not sold at this campground but is available from local vendors. The Sandhill Station State Campground is open annually from May 1 to October 31.
• Sandhill Station campground map
Firewood
Don't move firewood! Due to the potential of carrying harmful tree pests and diseases, Wisconsin has restrictions for moving firewood.
Firewood… | — | Showers | — |
Camping details from the park
Camping near the Glacial Drumlin State Trail is available at campgrounds in the Southern Unit of the Kettle Moraine State Forest, Lake Kegonsa State Park, Capital Springs State Recreation Area and at the Sandhill Station State Campground about 1 mile south of Lake Mills on Mud Lake Road. Sandhill Station State Campground: The Sandhill Station State Campground has 15 walk-in, tent-only campsites nestled in secluded oak savanna. Water and vault toilets are available in the campground and showers are available at the Glacial Drumlin State Trail headquarters in Lake Mills. Firewood is not sold at this campground but is available from local vendors. The Sandhill Station State Campground is open annually from May 1 to October 31. • Sandhill Station campground map Firewood 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
CampingHuntingHikingBiking
Trails
| Trail | Length | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glacial Drumlin State Trail | 52 mi | — | Rail trail: YesAsphalt - 13 miles; Crushed stone - 39 miles surface |
Trail descriptions from the park
• Rail trail: Yes • Length: 52 miles • Surface: Asphalt - 13 miles; Crushed stone - 39 miles • Counties: Dane, Jefferson, Waukesha • Communities: Cottage Grove, Deerfield, London, Lake Mills, Jefferson, Helenville, Sullivan, Dousman, Wales, Waukesha Ice Age National Scenic Trail: The Ice Age Trail follows the Glacial Drumlin State Trail corridor for about two miles west of Wales. The Ice Age Trail continues north into Lapham Peak and south along local roads into the Southern Unit of the Kettle Moraine State Forest.
Amenities
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.
Getting there
- Nearest town
- Jefferson — about 2 mi north (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 43.0393, -88.8041 (from PAD-US)
- Phone
- (608) 873-9695
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Directions from the park
The Glacial Drumlin State Trail parallels State Highway 18 and Interstate 94 between Milwaukee and Madison. Access points and restrooms are available at several locations along the trail. The western half of the trail begins at County Highway N in Cottage Grove and travels to Junction Road east of State Highway 26 north of Jefferson. Parking is available in Cottage Grove, Deerfield, London and Lake Mills. The eastern half of the trail begins in the Fox River Sanctuary at College and Prairie Avenues in Waukesha and goes to County Highway Y, three miles northeast of Jefferson. Parking is available in Waukesha, Wales, Dousman, Sullivan and Helenville. You must use public roads, Junction Road and County Highway Y, for a 1.5-mile section between the two halves of the trail. Eventually, the Glacial Drumlin State Trail may connect to the Capital City and Hank Aaron state trails, linking together Madison and Milwaukee. Both cities have large networks of pedestrian/bike trails. In Waukesha, local roads can be used to connect to the 6.5-mile New Berlin Trail which continues east and connects to the Oak Leaf Trail in Milwaukee County's Greenfield Park.
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
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
“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