Photo: Wisconsin DNR
One of a few lakes in southwestern Wisconsin, 450-acre Yellowstone Lake State Park is a popular year-round recreation area that offers visitors ample space to enjoy camping, swimming, fishing, boating, hiking, biking and picnicking. In winter the park is open to ice fishing, snowmobiling and cross-country skiing. A large family campground and group camp are just a short walk from the beach and boat landing.
Quick answers
When is the best time to visit Yellowstone Lake State Park?
It depends on what you came for. Camping is best in June–September, fall color in October, swimming in July–August and boating & paddling in June–September.
What can you do at Yellowstone Lake State Park in each season?
Winter (December–February): hiking, fishing, ice fishing, mountain & fat biking, snowmobiling and cross-country skiing. Spring (March–May): hiking, fishing, biking, mountain & fat biking and hunting. Summer (June–August): camping, hiking, swimming, boating & paddling, fishing, biking, mountain & fat biking and picnics & shelters. Fall (September–November): camping, hiking, fall color, boating & paddling, fishing, biking, mountain & fat biking, hunting and picnics & shelters.
Do you need a state park sticker at Yellowstone Lake State Park?
Yes. Every motor vehicle that stops at Yellowstone Lake State Park needs a Wisconsin State Park System vehicle admission sticker, daily or annual (from $13 a day with Wisconsin plates). Our Pass page has every price and which one to buy.
Can you camp at Yellowstone Lake State Park in winter?
Camping here is seasonal, generally May–October. The DNR's pages for this property don't list winter camping.
What state parks and trails are near Yellowstone Lake State Park?
The closest state properties, as the crow flies: Pecatonica State Trail (14 mi), Cadiz Springs State Recreation Area (17 mi) and New Glarus Woods State Park (18 mi).
Good for
- Biking
- Boating & paddling
- Camping
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Hunting
- Ice fishing
- Mountain & fat biking
- Picnics & shelters
- Snowmobiling
- Swimming
- Cross-country skiing
Best months
January · February · May · June · July · August · September · October · November
Visiting
- Admission: A vehicle admission sticker is required.
- Hours: Open 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. year-round.
- Address: 8495 Lake Rd. Blanchardville, WI 53516
- Phone: 608-523-4427
Accessibility
- Accessible campsite -- every developed campground here has at least one
- Accessible fishing pier
- Adaptive equipment: Adaptive kayak
From the DNR's accessibility guide, reviewed October 2026. Call the property to confirm before you go.
Nearby
- Pecatonica State Trail (14 mi)
- Cadiz Springs State Recreation Area (17 mi)
- New Glarus Woods State Park (18 mi)
- Belmont Mound State Park (19 mi)
- Governor Dodge State Park (19 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.