Photo: Wisconsin DNR
Belmont, from the French belle monte, means "beautiful mountain." The top of Belmont Mound is 1,400 feet above sea level, providing some fantastic views of the area. Wisconsin's First Capitol historic site is a half mile west of the park. The park is operated by the Belmont Lions Club.
Quick answers
When is the best time to visit Belmont Mound State Park?
It depends on what you came for. Fall color is best in October, snowshoeing in January–February, history & mounds in June–September and hunting in November.
What can you do at Belmont Mound State Park in each season?
Winter (December–February): hiking and snowshoeing. Spring (March–May): hiking, history & mounds and hunting. Summer (June–August): hiking, history & mounds and picnics & shelters. Fall (September–November): hiking, fall color, history & mounds, hunting and picnics & shelters.
Do you need a state park sticker at Belmont Mound State Park?
No. Belmont Mound State Park doesn't require a vehicle sticker or a state trail pass.
What state parks and trails are near Belmont Mound State Park?
The closest state properties, as the crow flies: Mound View State Trail (3 mi), Pecatonica State Trail (5 mi) and Yellowstone Lake State Park (19 mi).
Good for
- Hiking
- History & mounds
- Hunting
- Picnics & shelters
- Snowshoeing
Best months
January · February · June · July · August · September · October · November
Visiting
- Admission: A vehicle admission sticker is not required at Belmont Mound.
- Hours: Open 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. year-round.
- Phone: 608-523-4427
Nearby
- Mound View State Trail (3 mi)
- Pecatonica State Trail (5 mi)
- Yellowstone Lake State Park (19 mi)
- Fenley State Recreation Area (20 mi)
- Governor Dodge State Park (20 mi)
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Text and park details on this page come from the property's DNR pages, checked every Monday; last change October 24, 2026. Closures and notices load live. Check current conditions before you go.