Sitting atop one of the smaller mounds in the Blue Mounds area of Dane County, Brigham Park gives campers open sightlines across the driftless region of Wisconsin, with sunsets that draw repeat visitors year after year. The 232-acre county park runs from May 15 through October 1 and includes 23 campsites, a mix of open and wooded terrain, and hiking trails that connect directly to Blue Mounds State Park Campground up the road.
Site quality varies noticeably depending on where you land in the loop. The sites closest to the road and park shelters have little privacy between them, while those on the back side of the loop back up to the woods with understory between neighbors. Reviewers consistently recommend sites 12, 14, 15, 16, 18, and 20 for better separation. Dense tree cover on the wooded sites also produces a near-constant breeze that helps with heat and insects during summer nights.
Amenities are on the rustic side. Vault toilets are well-maintained according to multiple reviewers, and water spigots are conveniently placed near the sites. Electric hookups are available at select sites, but there is no dump station on the property. Reservations go through ReserveDane.com, though some visitors have found the county booking interface cumbersome to navigate.
"A perfect place to star gaze or watch a storm roll in," notes Braelyn C., capturing what the elevated position here does well. Campers who want to explore campgrounds around Blue Mounds will find this part of Wisconsin has several options within a short drive. Brigham Park works well as a low-key base for exploring the surrounding landscape.
Description
Brigham County Park is located just northeast of the Village of Blue Mounds on County Highway F. This 232-acre park is named after Ebenezer Brigham, one of the first settlers in this area. The park provides a panoramic view of the Wisconsin River Valley. Park features include a group camp area, a year round 23 unit rustic campground, two shelter facilities, picnic area, play equipment, nature trail through a maple woods, and hiking trails that connect to Blue Mounds State Park. The Brigham Trail, a 1.3 mile paved shared-use trail, also goes through the park and connects to the Military Ridge State Trail and Cave of the Mounds National Natural Landmark. Shelter#2 is a timber frame structure that was built in 2015 with wood from trees that were harvested at Dane County Parks properties. Across from Brigham County Park is the County’s 107-acre Blue Mounds Wildlife Area that offers public hunting opportunities and other activities such as hiking, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing(ungroomed trails), and wildlife observation. To make a reservation online go here: https://web2.myvscloud.com/wbwsc/widanectywt.wsc/splash.html (All reservations must be made online or by calling 608-224-3730 Find rules and regulations here: https://www.danecountyparks.com/about/rules See Opening and Closing Dates here: https://www.danecountyparks.com/about/Parks-Opening-Closing-Schedule
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Map & DirectionsBrigham Park is located in Wisconsin near Blue Mounds
Directions
From jct US 18/151 & Cave of the Mounds Rd: Go N on Cave of the Mounds Rd, then 1 mi N on CR F.
Address
3160 County Road F
Blue Mounds, WI 53517
Coordinates
43.02755092 N
89.81509475 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GGood Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- 50 Amp Hookups
Drive Time
- 28 min from Madison, WI
- 55 min from Janesville, WI
- 1 hr 1 min from Dubuque, IA
- 1 hr 26 min from Rockford, IL
