Sugar River State Trail
- Status
- Status not posted
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Statewide rule — see below
- Camping
- Yes
- Official site
- dnr.wisconsin.gov(608) 527-2335
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Covering about 245 acres, Sugar River State Trail lies in Green County, about 11 miles northeast of Monroe.
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
A short access trail connects the Sugar River State Trail to New Glarus Woods State Park where camping is available throughout the year. The access trail parallels State Highway 69 and then leads uphill to the park.
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
CampingHikingHuntingBiking
Trails
| Trail | Length | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sugar River State Trail | 24 mi | — | Rail trail: YesAsphalt - 1 mile. Crushed stone - 23 miles surface |
Trail descriptions from the park
- Rail trail: Yes
- Length: 24 miles
- Surface: Asphalt - 1 mile. Crushed stone - 23 miles
- Counties: Green
- Communities: New Glarus, Monticello, Albany, Brodhead
Ice Age National Scenic Trail: The Sugar River State Trail, from Bump Road (in the village of Albany) to the Badger State Trail, is part of the Ice Age National Scenic Trail. The Ice Age Trail winds for more than 1,000 miles through Wisconsin, along the terminal edge of the Wisconsin lobe of the last glacier to cover the state.
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
- Monroe — about 11 mi northeast (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 42.7330, -89.5190 (from PAD-US)
- Phone
- (608) 527-2335
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Directions from the park
New Glarus: Parking and restrooms are available at the New Glarus headquarters/depot just off State Highway 69 in New Glarus. Monticello: Parking is available at the Monticello trailhead near County Highway EE. The Badger State Trail connects with the Sugar River State Trail just south of the Monticello trailhead. Albany: A parking lot with flush toilet restrooms is available in Albany along the Sugar River State Trail off North Cincinnati St. and 4th St. Brodhead: Parking and restrooms are available at the southern terminus of the trail in Brodhead.
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