Yellowstone Lake State Park
- Status
- Status not postedDaily 6 a.m. – 11 p.m.
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Statewide rule — see below
- Camping
- Yes
- Official site
- dnr.wisconsin.gov(608) 523-4427
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
In Lafayette County, about 15 miles southeast of Dodgeville, Yellowstone Lake State Park covers about 870 acres.
Visitors come for canoeing and kayaking, hunting in season, boating, swimming, and biking. Overnight options include campsites, with 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. Yellowstone Lake 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).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family campground Yellowstone Lake State Park offers 128 individual campsites; 38 sites have electrical hookups. All campsites can be reserved up to 11 months in advance of the date of occupancy.
Vault toilets and drinking water are available year-round. A dumping station, flush toilets and showers are available seasonally.
• Campground Map
Campsites 42 and 49 have electricity and are accessible to visitors with disabilities. Accessible flush toilets and showers are also available in the campground. At the west end of the park is an accessible picnic shelter and vault toilets; and at the lower boat landing… | — | Electric (some sites)Showers | — |
Camping details from the park
Yellowstone Lake has both family and group campsites.
Family campground: Yellowstone Lake State Park offers 128 individual campsites; 38 sites have electrical hookups. All campsites can be reserved up to 11 months in advance of the date of occupancy.
Vault toilets and drinking water are available year-round. A dumping station, flush toilets and showers are available seasonally.
- Campground Map
Campsites 42 and 49 have electricity and are accessible to visitors with disabilities. Accessible flush toilets and showers are also available in the campground. At the west end of the park is an accessible picnic shelter and vault toilets; and at the lower boat landing there is an accessible fishing pier and picnic area.
Group camp: There are five reservable, tent-only, group sites. Sites 201-203 have electrical hookups. Sites 201-203 and 206 allow 25 people per site. Site 204 is a larger site and allows up to 50 people. Group site 206 is a walk-in site and is about 50 yards from the closest parking area.
Firewood: Firewood is for sale at the park office.
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
BikingBoatingCanoeing and kayakingCampingFishingHikingHuntingPicnickingSwimming
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
Yellowstone Lake State Park has several different accessible options for enjoying the lake. The park offers a universal kayak launch and adaptive tandem kayak, plus an accessible fishing pier. Visitors can also spend the night in one of the park's accessible campsites.
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 8495 Lake Rd.
Blanchardville, WI 53516 - Nearest town
- Dodgeville — about 15 mi southeast (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 42.7710, -89.9857
- Phone
- (608) 523-4427
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Directions from 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
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
- Photo: Yellowstonelakestatepark.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