Mill Bluff State Park
- Status
- Status not postedDaily 6 a.m. – 11 p.m.
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed, with restrictions8-ft leash
- Camping
- 21 campsites
- Official site
- dnr.wisconsin.gov(608) 427-6692
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Mill Bluff State Park is a park in Monroe County, about 9 miles east of Tomah.
Popular activities here are hunting in season, swimming, biking, hiking, and picnicking. Camping is available: 21 campsites, including tent sites. The park says there are no showers.
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. The park is open year-round from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. During the offseason, the main gate is closed, but visitors may park at the entrance and walk into the park.
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, with restrictions · leash up to 8 feet
Not allowed in or on: the nature trail or in the picnic and swimming areas; the nature trail.
Pets are permitted on the hiking trails and in campsites when on an 8-foot leash. Pets are not permitted on the nature trail or in the picnic and swimming areas. Pets are not permitted on the nature trail. No fishing or pets are allowed in the pond.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family campground Mill Bluff State Park has a family campground with 21 campsites that are wooded or partially-wooded. Six sites have electrical hookups. Campsites 7 and 10-21 are very flat and accessible. The park has vault toilets and hand pumps, but no showers. Showers are available for a fee at area vendors.
• Campground map | 21 | Electric (some sites)Showers | — |
Camping details from the park
Mill Bluff State Park has a rustic, family campground with 21 campsites. The campground is open late May through September.
Family campground: Mill Bluff State Park has a family campground with 21 campsites that are wooded or partially-wooded. Six sites have electrical hookups. Campsites 7 and 10-21 are very flat and accessible. The park has vault toilets and hand pumps, but no showers. Showers are available for a fee at area vendors.
- Campground map
Firewood: Firewood is sold at the park in season.
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
Trails
Hiking: There are more than two miles of hiking trails at Mill Bluff offering views of the park's mesas, buttes and pinnacles. Stairs lead to the top of Mill Bluff. Pets are permitted on the hiking trails and in campsites when on an 8-foot leash. Pets are not permitted on the nature trail or in the picnic and swimming areas.
Camel's Bluff trail
About a mile north of Interstate 90/94 on Funnel Road is Camel's Bluff trail, a 1.25-mile hiking trail loop. A small parking lot is available.
Nature trail
The nature trail begins at the far end of the east picnic area. This 0.4-mile-long trail is self-guiding. Hikers will learn about wildlife, trees, wildflowers and geology. Part of this trail is accessible for people with disabilities. A historical marker describes the geological features of the area. Pets are not permitted on the nature trail.
Mill Bluff summit
In the mid-1930s, the Work Progress Administration (WPA) built 223 stone steps that lead to the top of Mill Bluff, where an observation deck on the north end offers an excellent view of the park and the surrounding area.
Swimming
A pond with 2.5 acres of clear cool water from underground springs and 250 feet of white sand beach is available for public swimming. Changing stalls are available. Don't swim alone or at night. Lifeguards are not provided at any time. No fishing or pets are allowed in the pond.
Amenities
Facilities
- Picnic areas
- Showers: not available (stated by the park)
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
- Address
- 15819 Funnel Rd.
Camp Douglas, WI 54618 - Nearest town
- Tomah — about 9 mi east (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 43.9506, -90.3194
- Phone
- (608) 427-6692
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Directions from the park
Mill Bluff is on both sides of Interstate 90-94. Take the Oakdale exit #48 or Camp Douglas exit #55 to U.S. Highway 12/16 and follow signs to the park. • Get directions
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
“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