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Governor Dodge, in southwestern Wisconsin, is one of the state's largest state parks, with 5,270 scenic acres of steep hills, bluffs, and deep valleys plus two lakes and a waterfall. It is named after Henry Dodge, the first Territorial Governor. The glaciers of the last Ice Age bypassed this area and left intact valleys sculpted out of 450 million year old sandstone. Human occupation of the area dates back over 8,000 years. 5,000 scenic acres of steep hills, bluffs and deep valleys, plus two lakes offering swimming, fishing and boating (electric motors only).

This 23-mile trail traces the gentle meanders of the Sugar River between New Glarus and Broadhead. Part of the Ice Age National Trail. The Sugar River State Trail is a 23-mile (37 km) long, 265-acre (107 ha), recreation rail trail in Wisconsin. This trail connects four communities: New Glarus, Monticello, Albany and Brodhead. The limestone-surfaced trail is on an abandoned railroad bed, and is used for bicycling, hiking, and snowmobiling.

Swim, fish, boat on two spring-fed lakes in this day-use recreation area in Green County. Two reservoirs created by damming a spring-fed creek provide water recreation opportunities in the Driftless Area, a region with few natural lakes. Here the bogs, marshes and many lakes so characteristic of most of the state are replaced by rolling hills and spring fed valleys streams.

Take in a panoramic view of the Mississippi River or relax in wooded campsites atop the bluffs overlooking the Mississippi. Walk in the hidden valleys or view the Mississippi River from the bluff tops. Visit Stonefield, home of Wisconsin's first governor, Nelson Dewey, and Stonefield Village, a reconstructed 1890 village. Open year round. Across the road, the State Historical Society operates Stonefield Village and the State Farm Museum.

With all the options for hiking in the Blue Mound State Park, the park map can get a little overwhelming. This page will help you plan your trip before you arrive.

First: Get a printable pdf version of the park map at the DNR site.

The Horribly Hilly Hundreds are a set of bike rides starting in the Village of Blue Mounds and ending at the top of your very own Blue Mound State Park. The rides are 100k and 200k, each with total elevation gains that make your heart race and your legs cry "uncle.". The routes take riders through the many scenic hills and valleys of the uplands. Are you up for the challenge?

The Friends of Blue Mound State Park, The Sons of The American Legion, Deist Log Homes, Telephone Pioneers of America and Lycon Inc. built the rustic accessible cabin at Blue Mound for people with disabilities. Anyone with a disability is eligible to reserve the cabin.

The cabin features many amenities to make it a comfortable stay, but not so many luxuries as to take away from the camping experience:

• Paved driveway
• Electrical outlets and lighting

Annual or daily trail passes are required for all bicyclists aged 16 or older and are available at the park office, entrance station, or self-registration tube at the trail head. Trails close based on weather conditions and management decisions.

Single Track Mountain Bike Trail:
This moderate to difficult trail is built and maintained by Wisconsin Off Road Biking Assoc. (WORBA). About 7 miles are complete now, and more is still being constructed. This trail offers a unique mountain bike experience for enthusiasts willing to take on the challenge.

A volunteer group, the Friends of Blue Mound State Park, are a group of volunteers working together to benefit Blue Mound State Park by enhancing and preserving it's natural resources while offering activities and projects that improve the park guests' visit. Members have the opportunity to share skills and talents with others while enjoying the group as their schedules permit.