Wild Goose State Trail
- Status
- Status not posted
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Statewide rule — see below
- Camping
- None listed
- Official site
- dnr.wisconsin.gov(920) 929-3135
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Wild Goose State Trail is a 428-acre trail in Dodge County, about 7 miles northwest of Mayville.
Things to do include horseback riding and biking.
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.
Things to do
Horseback ridingBiking
Trails
| Trail | Length | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Goose State Trail | 34 mi | — | Rail trail: YesMain trail - 34 miles - Crushed stone. Horse trail - 7.5 miles - Wood chips, dirt, grass surface |
Trail descriptions from the park
- Rail trail: Yes
- Length: 34 miles
- Surface: Main trail - 34 miles - Crushed stone. Horse trail - 7.5 miles - Wood chips, dirt, grass
- Counties: Fond du Lac, Dodge
- Communities: Fond du Lac, Oakfield, Juneau, Minnesota Junction, Clyman Junction
Amenities
Recreation
- Horse trails
✓ 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
- Mayville — about 7 mi northwest (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 43.5657, -88.6390 (from PAD-US)
- Phone
- (920) 929-3135
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Directions from the park
Fond du Lac: The northern trailhead is located at Rolling Meadows Drive. Parking is available. Restrooms are available at the Rolling Meadows Golf Course near the trail. Oakfield: Parking is available in Oakfield at the city park on North Second Street. State Highway 49: A parking lot on the north side of State Highway 49 is adjacent to the trail. Parking is also available at the National Wildlife Refuge parking lot, about 0.25 miles east of the trail off State Highway 49. Juneau: Parking is available in Juneau at the city park on Lincoln Street. Clyman Junction: Parking is available at the southern trailhead at State Highway 60, located about four miles south of the city of Juneau and 1.5 miles east of State Highway 26. Restrooms are available at the trailhead. Parking is also available at the Dodge County Airport on State Highway 26, the Burnett Fireman's Park about 0.25 miles west of the trail in Burnett, Whitty Park on the west edge of the city of Horicon on County Highway E and in Minnesota Junction on Maple Street about 0.5 miles north of State Highway 33.
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