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Brigham Park

Brigham Park, near Blue Mounds, Wisconsin, is a charming campground that offers a scenic escape with a mix of rustic charm and essential amenities. With its picturesque views and well-kept sites, it’s a solid choice for both tent campers and RV enthusiasts looking to unwind in nature.

The campground boasts electric hookups and allows campfires, making it easy to enjoy evenings under the stars. Visitors have praised the stunning scenic overlook and the refreshing breeze that helps keep the mosquitoes at bay. One camper noted, “The sunsets are amazing,” highlighting the beautiful backdrop for evening gatherings.

For those eager to explore, Brigham Park is conveniently located near various points of interest, including hiking trails that connect to Blue Mound State Park. While the sites can feel a bit close together, especially near the picnic area, many campers appreciate the quiet atmosphere and the clean facilities, including well-maintained vault toilets.

Whether you're planning a weekend getaway or a longer stay, Brigham Park offers a welcoming environment where you can relax and enjoy the great outdoors.

Description

County

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

Location

Brigham Park is located in Wisconsin

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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

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site

Stay Connected

  • WiFi
    Available
  • Verizon
    Good
  • AT&T
    Fair
  • T-Mobile
    Fair

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

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10 Reviews

Reviewed Jul. 29, 2024

Nice spot for summer camping.

I've visited this campground twice and it's been a hit both times.

Pros:

- Scenic overlook is gorgeous.

- The dense tree cover and near-constant slight breeze help to both keep this campground cool and the mosquitos at bay.

- Well-kept vault toilets.

- Close to a many points of interest.

Cons:

- Some of the sites are strangely graded and situated.  One site near ours had the fire pit at the very edge, making sitting around it virtually impossible.  14 was a pretty site but had a large tree in the middle of it.

- Using the County website to reserve the site was clunky and time consuming.

Site14, 16
Month of VisitJuly
Reviewed Aug. 6, 2022

Great!

Clean campground with a great view!

Month of VisitAugust
  • Review photo of Brigham Park by Chris , August 6, 2022
  • Review photo of Brigham Park by Chris , August 6, 2022
Reviewed Oct. 4, 2021

Brigham county park

Nice and quiet site. A few sites have 30 amp power. No dump station. The sunsets are amazing

Site3
Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of Brigham Park by Bob M., October 4, 2021
  • Review photo of Brigham Park by Bob M., October 4, 2021
  • Review photo of Brigham Park by Bob M., October 4, 2021
Reviewed Jul. 31, 2021

Simple and average

It's a fine campground but nothing particularly special about it. Prices feel a little steep, and there's practically no privacy between sites.

But overall it's clean and and easy to get to. Not a bad sight for a night or two by any means, just really average.

Site3
Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of Brigham Park by Mark M., July 31, 2021
  • Review photo of Brigham Park by Mark M., July 31, 2021
  • Review photo of Brigham Park by Mark M., July 31, 2021
Reviewed Jun. 6, 2021

Nice spot for tent camping

Was in site 20. Nice spot for tent camping and enough room from each neighbor.

Site20
Month of VisitJune
Reviewed Jan. 15, 2021

Breathtaking

Cute little campground with a breathtaking view. The campground is situated on the smaller mound of bluemounds. A perfect place to star gaze or watch a storm roll in. You can see for miles and miles. The cool breeze rolls up over the mound at night, keeps you cool on your tent.

Reviewed Dec. 31, 2020

A nice alternative to Blue Mounds State Park

In 2021, this is one of two Dane County Campground that will allow tents. Token Creek will allow tents, all others (Babcock, Mendota and W. G. Lunney Lake Farm County Parks) will be RV only with self-contained restroom facilities and no tents allowed!

This 232-acre county park is located northeast of the Village of Blue Mounds. Blue Mounds State Park is just up the road and is home to a national landmark cave. If you can't camp at the Blue Mound State Park this would be a good alternative. 

This campground has 23 rustic campsites, two shelters, a picnic area, play equipment, a nature trail, and hiking trails that connect to the Blue Mound State Park. There is a 1.3-mile paved shared-use trail where mountain bicycling is allowed. The campground is only served by pit toilets. This campground does not have a dump station. There are electric sites throughout. Permits and reservations are purchased at ReserveDane.com 

I did not camp here but spent a while walking around the park and campground to get a good idea of what camping here might be like. The first group of campsites is between the main road and a farm field. They are directly across from the park shelters and picnic area. There is no privacy in front of or between campsites. 

On the other side of the loop, however, campsites are much more secluded with under-story between sites. These also back up to the woods, which makes for a much nicer overall camp experience. 

If you have your choice, I would recommend sites 12, 14, 15, 16, 18, 20.

Month of VisitDecember
  • Review photo of Brigham Park by Josh F., December 31, 2020
  • Review photo of Brigham Park by Josh F., December 31, 2020
  • Review photo of Brigham Park by Josh F., December 31, 2020
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Reviewed Mar. 24, 2018

My favorite go-to

Brigham is a close camping spot for us, so we go every year. Everyone is so friendly and helpful. The BEST spot for sunsets!

Reviewed May. 12, 2017

Decent Campsite

Went camping here in April for one night. It's up on a hill, so there's good views of the driftless area of Wisconsin. Plenty of open walk up camp sites, but it might be more full in the summer.

Pit toilets were relatively clean and the water spigot was conveniently located close to the camp site. No very many amenities, but that's usually what you get with a county park.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the elevation of Brigham Park?

    Brigham Park is located at 1476 feet.

  • Are fires allowed at Brigham Park?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Brigham Park, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

  • Is there cell phone reception at Brigham Park?

    According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is good, AT&T is fair, and T-Mobile is fair.