DANE COUNTY

General Info

Dane County was established in 1836 as a territorial county and named in honor of Nathan Dane, a lawyer and politician who assisted with the formation of the state of Wisconsin. Fertile soil, ample prairie and access to water made Dane County an ideal area for settlement. Communities were established and the area began to grow as the railroad arrived. Madison was then selected as the county seat and capital of Wisconsin. The first state capitol building was constructed in 1838 and the first county courthouse was built in 1849. By 1900 the population of Dane County had reached 69,435 and almost doubled by 1930 with 112,737 residents. Industry began to include manufacturing, education and agriculture and Dane County continued to prosper. Today Dane County is home to approximately 482,705 residents.

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Dane/Rock County Map

Resident Guides

Great and useful info for the area.

Dane/Rock County Guide

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Cities

All the cities in the county and links to their sites (if available)

Trail Information & Maps

Get all your trail info here. Atv, Bike, Snowmobile, Equestrian, Cross-Country Skiing and more.

Local Events

Get out and enjoy what Dane County has to offer

Residential Services

Need to know how to get ahold of certain services within Dane County? Here’s your go to spot.

Parks and Recreation

A nice central location to see all parks and recreational options are in Dane County.

Dane Area Attractions

If you really want to know what stands out in this area local attractions look no further.

License Centers

Get your hunting, fishing, cross-country skiing and other passes/licenses in these locations.

Hunting Seasons

Here’s the scoop on the hunting seasons for this county.

Trapping Seasons

All the trapping dates you’ll need to know are right here.

Fishing Seasons

Get your fishing on at the right time. Here are the details on the fishing seasons.

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CITIES

Cities In Dane County

Not including unincorporated communities

Cities
Edgerton (part; mostly in Rock County)
Fitchburg
Madison
Middleton
Monona
Stoughton
Sun Prairie
Verona

Villages
Belleville (most; partly in Green County)
Black Earth
Blue Mounds
Brooklyn (most; partly in Green County)
Cambridge (most; partly in Jefferson County)
Cottage Grove
Cross Plains
Dane
Deerfield
DeForest

Villiages Continued
Maple Bluff
Marshall
Mazomanie
McFarland
Mount Horeb
Oregon
Rockdale
Shorewood Hills
Waunakee

Towns
Albion
Berry
Black Earth
Blooming Grove
Blue Mounds
Bristol
Burke
Christiana
Cottage Grove
Cross Plains
Dane

Towns Continued
Deerfield
Dunkirk
Dunn
Madison
Mazomanie
Medina
Middleton
Montrose
Oregon
Perry
Pleasant Springs
Primrose

Towns Continued
Roxbury
Rutland
Springdale
Springfield
Sun Prairie
Vermont
Verona
Vienna
Westport
Windsor
York

TRAILS

ATV, Bicycling, Snowmobile, Equestrian trails and more.

More Trails Information

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Dane County has a good variety of trails for your outdoor enjoyment. Right now this includes a little bit of everything from ATV’s, Snowmobiles, Hiking, Bicycling, Equestrian and more. We’ve gathered information on where the trails are at for your enjoyment. If you happen to know of any we missed please pass it on to us. Also remember to be responsible while using the trails.

EVENTS

Local Events

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*For more information on events throughout Dane County, visit http://www.travelwisconsin.com.

RESIDENTIAL SERVICES

Dane County Residential Services

A little bit of contact information for all purpose residential needs.

Administration (608) 266-8477
Airport 246-3880
Clerk of Courts 266-4311
Coroner 284-6000
Corporation Counsel 266-4355
County Board of Supervisors 266-5758
County Clerk 266-4121
County Executive 266-4114
District Attorney 266-4211
Emergency Management 266-4330
Family Court Counseling Service 266-4607
Highway & Transportation 266-4261
Human Services 242-6200

Juvenile Court Program 266-4983
Land & Water Resources 224-3730
Library Service 266-6388
Parks & Recreation 224-3730
Planning & Development 266-4251
Public Health 266-4821
Public Works 266-4018
Register of Deeds 266-4142
Sheriff 284-6800
Treasurer 266-4151
UW Extension 224-3700
Veterans Services Office 266-4158

AREA ATTRACTIONS

Dane Area Attractions

Experience some of the great opportunities and adventures that await in the county.

ALLEN CENTENNIAL GARDENS
620 Babcock Dr. | Madison | (608) 262-1549

THE ANNEX
1206 Regent S. | Madison | (608) 280-8869

BOGEY’S FAMILY FUN PARK
3110 Laura Ln. | Middleton | (608) 831-5559

CAMP RANDALL STADIUM
1440 Monroe St. | Madison | (608) 262-1866

CAPITAL BREWING CO.
7734 Terrace Ave. | Middleton | (608) 836-7100

CAVE OF THE MOUNDS
2975 Cave of Mounds Rd. | Blue Mounds | (608) 437-3038

CHAZEN MUSEUM OF ART
800 University Ave. | Madison | (608) 263-2246

CTM MADISON FAMILY THEATRE CO.
228 State St. | Madison | (608) 255-2080

DEAD PALS OF SAM SANFILLIPPO
6021 University Ave. | Madison | (608) 238-8406

ELVEHJEM MUSEUM OF ART
800 University Ave. | Madison | (608) 263-2246

FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT VISITOR CENTER
5607 Co. Hwy. C | Spring Green | (877) 588-7900

GOVERNOR’S MANSION
99 Cambridge Rd. | Madison | (608) 266-3554

GREAT DANE PUB & BREWING CO.
357 Price Place | Madison | (608) 661-9400

HENRY VILAS ZOO
702 S Randall Ave. | Madison | (608) 266-4732

HICHLEY DAIRY FARM
2844 Hwy. 73 | Cambridge | (608) 764-5090

HO-CHUNK CASINO
S3214 Hwy. 12 | Baraboo | (608) 356-6210

THE HOUSE ON THE ROCK
5754 Hwy. 23 | Spring Green | (608) 935-3639

KEVA SPORTS CENTER
8312 Forsythia St. | Middleton | (608) 662-7529

LAKE LOUIS BREWING CO.
7556 Pine Rd. | Madison | (608) 753-2675

LITTLE A MERRICK AMUSEMENT PARK
700 E Main St. | Madison | (608) 655-3181

LITTLE NORWAY
Co. Hwy. JG | Blue Mounds | (608) 437-8211

MA CHA TEAHOUSE & ART GALLERY
1934 Monroe St. | Madison | (608) 442-0500

MADISON ART CENTER
211 State St. | Madison | (608) 266-6550

MADISON CHILDREN’S MUSEUM
100 State St. | Madison | (608) 256-6445

MADISON CIVIC-OVERTURE CENTER
211 State St. | Madison | (608) 258-4177

MADISON MALLARDS
2920 N Sherman Ave. | Madison | (608) 246-4277

MADISON MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART
227 State St. | Madison | (608) 257-0158

MADISON OPERA & SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
222 W Washington Ave. | Madison | (608) 238-8085

MITCHELL VINEYARD
1931 Monroe St. | Madison | (608) 257-0099

MT. HOREB AREA MUSEUM
100 S 2nd St. | Mt. Horeb | (608) 437-6486

MT. HOREB MUSTARD MUSEUM
109 E Main St. | Mt. Horeb | (608) 437-3986

OLBRICH BOTANICAL GARDENS
3330 Atwood Ave. | Madison | (608) 246-4550

OVERTURE CENTER FOR THE ARTS
201 State St. | Madison | (608) 258-4177

SCHUSTER’S PLAYTIME FARM
1326 Hwy. 12 | Deerfield | (608) 764-8488

STATE STREET GALLERY
109 State St. | Madison | (608) 819-0304

STOUGHTON HISTORICAL MUSEUM
324 S Page St. | Stoughton | (608) 873-4797

TYROL BASIN SKI AREA
3847 Bohn Rd. | Mt. Horeb | (608) 437-4135

UW MADISON ARBORETUM
1207 Seminole Hwy. | Madison | (608) 263-7888

UW MADISON GEOLOGY MUSEUM
1215 W Dayton St. | Madison | (608) 262-1412

VITENSE GOLFLAND
5501 Schroeder Rd. | Madison | (608) 271-1411

WARNER PARK COMMUNITY RECREATION CENTER
1625 Northport Dr. | Madison | (608) 245-3694

WASHBURN OBSERVATORY
1401 Observatory Dr. | Madison | (608) 262-9274

WISCONSIN HISTORICAL MUSEUM
30 N Carroll St. | Madison | (608) 264-6555

WISCONSIN MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART
227 State St. | Madison | (608) 257-0158

WISCONSIN STATE CAPITOL
4 E Capitol Square | Madison | (608) 266-0382

WISCONSIN UNION THEATER
800 Langdon St. | Madison | (608) 262-2263

WISCONSIN VETERANS MUSEUM
30 W Mifflin St. | Madison | (608) 267-1799

WOLLERSHEIM WINERY
7876 State Rd. 188 | Prairie Du Sac | (608) 643-6515

PARKS AND RECREATION

Dane Parks and Recreation

*For more information on Dane County Parks, visit: http://www.countyofdane.com/

BABCOCK PARK
4214 Hwy. 51 | McFarland
Located near Lake Waubesa, Babcock Park features a boat launch, fishing pier, fish cleaning station, campground and playground equipment.

BADGER PRAIRIE PARK
67210 Hwy. 151 | Verona
Located near the Ice Age Trail Junction Area, Badger Prairie Park features a picnic shelter, ball fields, playground equipment, hiking trails, bicycle trails and an aeromodeling field.

BRIGHAM PARK
3160 Co. Rd. F | Blue Mounds
Located near the Wisconsin River Valley, Brigham Park features a campground, picnic shelters, volleyball court, playground equipment and nature trails.

CAM-ROCK PARK
68 Co. Hwy. B | Cambridge
Located near Koshkonong Creek, Cam-Rock Park features picnic shelters, ball field, playground equipment, hiking trails, cross-country ski trails and bicycle trails.

DONALD PARK
1942 Hwy. 92 | Mount Horeb
Located near Deer Creek and Frye Feeder, Donald Park features a picnic area, hiking trails and equestrian trails.

FESTGE PARK
4894 Scherbel Rd. | Cross Plains
Located near the Black Earth Creek Valley and Salmo Pond, Festge Park features a fishing pier, picnic shelters, ball field, playground equipment and hiking trails.

FISH CAMP PARK
3383 Fish Camp Rd. | McFarland
Located near Lake Kegonsa and the Yahara River, Fish Camp Park features a boat launch, fishing pier, fish cleaning station and picnic areas.

FISH LAKE PARK
Fish Lake Rd. | Sauk City
Located near Fish Lake, Fish Lake Park features a boat launch and picnic shelter.

GOODLAND PARK
2862 Waubesa Ave. | Madison
Located near Lake Waubesa, Goodland Park features a boat launch, picnic shelters, ball field, playground equipment, volleyball court, tennis court and a swimming area.

HALFWAY PRAIRIE SCHOOL
9770 Hwy. 19 | Waunakee
Located near Black Earth, Halfway Prairie School is Dane County’s oldest rural elementary school and features authentic restoration and public tours.

INDIAN LAKE PARK
8183 Hwy. 19 | Cross Plains
Located near Indian Lake, Indian Lake Park features a picnic shelter, boat launch, hiking trails, cross-country ski trails, pet exercise area and a historic chapel.

JENNI & KYLE PRESERVE
925 Post Rd. | Madison
Located near the Madison Area Rehabilitation Center, the Jenni and Kyle Preserve provides handicapped accessible fishing and picnic areas, wheelchair swings and spring fed ponds for children ages 14 and under or persons with disabilities.

LAFOLLETTE PARK
2248 Williams Dr. | Pleasant Springs
Located near Lake Kegonsa and the Yahara River, LaFollette Park features a canoe launch and picnic areas.

LAKE FARM PARK
4330 Libby Rd. | Madison
Located near the Capital Springs Centennial State Park and Recreation Area, Lake Farm Park features a campground, boat launch, fishing pier, fish cleaning station,

LAKE FARM PARK CONTD.
picnic shelters, ball field, playground equipment, hiking trails, cross-country ski trails, wildlife pond, over-look tower and the Native American Archaeological Trail.

MCCARTHY YOUTH & CONSERVATION PARK
4841 Co. Hwy. TT | Cottage Grove
The McCarthy Youth and Conservation Park features hiking trails, equestrian trails and picnic areas. Upon completion it will feature a campground.

MENDOTA PARK
5130 Co. Hwy. M | Middleton
Located near Governor Nelson State Park, Mendota Park features a campground, picnic shelters, boat launch,
ball field, tennis court, basketball court, playground equipment and a swimming area.

NINE SPRINGS E-WAY
1947 Moorland Rd. | Madison
Located near Lake Farm Park, Nine Springs E-Way features hiking trails, bicycle trails, cross-country ski trails and picnic areas.

PHEASANT BRANCH CREEK CONSERVANCY
4864 Pheasant Branch Rd. | Middleton
Located near Lake Mendota, Pheasant Branch Creek Conservancy features a Native American burial ground, hiking trails and panoramic views of the Capitol Building.

PRAIRIE MORAINE PARK
1970 Co. Hwy. PB | Verona
Located near the Johnstown Moraine, Prairie Moraine Park features hiking trails and a pet exercise area.

RILEY-DEPPE PARK
870 Hwy. 19 | Marshall
Located near the Maunesha River, Riley-Deppe Park features a boat launch, picnic shelter and playground equipment.

SCHUMACHER FARM
5682 Hwy. 19 | Waunakee
Located near Waunakee, Schumacher Farm features an outdoor museum showcasing farm life in the 1920s and 30s, hiking trails, cross-country ski trails and picnic areas.

STEWART PARK
3106 Co. Hwy. JG | Mt. Horeb
Located near Stewart Lake, Stewart Park features a boat launch, picnic shelter, playground equipment and hiking trails.

TOKEN CREEK PARK
6200 Hwy. 51 | Deforest
Located near Burke, Token Creek Park features a campground, fishing pier, picnic shelters, volleyball courts,
18 hole disc golf course, playground equipment, hiking trails, cross-country ski trails, equestrian trails, snowmobile trails and a pet exercise area.

VIKING PARK
2525 Co. Hwy. B | Stoughton
Located near the Yahara River, Viking Park features a picnic shelter, shoreline fishing, hiking trails, bicycle trails, snowmobile trails and a pet exercise area.

WALKING IRON PARK
6064 Beckman Rd. | Mazomanie
Located near Mazomanie, Walking Iron Park features hiking trails, equestrian trails, snowmobile trails and picnic areas.

YAHARA HEIGHTS/CHEROKEE MARSH
Riverview Rd. | Waunakee
Located near Lake Mendota, Yahara Heights features a canoe launch, wildlife habitat preserve, fish spawning ground, water sedimentation area and a pet exercise area.

LICENSES

License Centers

You can purchase hunting and fishing licenses, cross-country ski passes and snowmobile trail stickers through the Electronic License System. Online: dnr.wi.gov, Toll Free: 1 (888) 936-7463 or visit one of the ELS agents available throughout Dane County:

CAMBRIDGE

CAMBRIDGE GAS N MOTEL
281 W Main St. | Cambridge | (608) 423-3246

COTTAGE GROVE

CENEX C-STORE
203 W Cottage Grove Rd. | Cottage Grove | (608) 839-8222

CROSS PLAINS

TRUE VALUE
1816 Main St. | Cross Plains | (608) 798-0999

DANE

DANE LUMBER & HOME CENTER
102 1st St. | Dane | (608) 849-5515

DEFOREST

ACE HARDWARE
811 S Main St. | DeForest | (608) 846-3876

DEFOREST LIQUOR, LTD.
424 N Main St. | DeForest | (608) 846-2511

GANDER MOUNTAIN
6199 Metro Dr. | DeForest | (608) 242-9532

MAD CITY POWER SPORTS
4246 Daentl Rd. | DeForest | (608) 249-0240

NORTH STREET BAIT & TACKLE
313 E North St. | DeForest | (608) 846-4285

DEERFIELD

SMITTY’S GUN
575 London Rd. | Deerfield | (608) 764-5859

FITCHBURG

DNR SOUTH CENTRAL HEADQUARTERS
3911 Fish Hatchery Rd. | Fitchburg | (608) 275-3480

FITCHBURG, COND.

TOWN & COUNTRY MART
2050 Hwy. MM | Fitchburg | (608) 835-1586

MADISON

D & S BAIT, TACKLE & ARCHERY, LLC
1411 Northport Dr. | Madison | (608) 241-4225

DANE COUNTY HARDWARE
209 Cottage Grove Rd. | Madison | (608) 441-3200

DICK’S SPORTING GOODS. INC.
121 E Towne Mall | Madison | (608) 241-2764

DICK’S SPORTING GOODS. INC.
237 W Towne Mall | Madison | (608) 829-1313

DNR MADISON SERVICE CENTER
101 S Webster St. | Madison | (608) 264-6012

DORN TRUE VALUE HARDWARE
1348 S Midvale Blvd. | Madison | (608) 274-2511

DORN TRUE VALUE HARDWARE
1151 N Sherman Ave. | Madison | (608) 244-5403

FARM & FLEET
2202 S Stoughton Rd. | Madison | (608) 221-3851

FOUR LAKES YACHT CLUB
6312 Metropolitan La. | Madison | (608) 222-1401

MC SPORTS
4546 Verona Rd. | Madison | (608) 377-5840

PARK STREET MINI MART
950 S Park St. | Madison | (608) 255-4510

QUALITY TRUE VALUE HARDWARE
1201 S Park St. | Madison | (608) 256-8106

MADISON, CONTD.

REDLINE WATERSPORTS
4805 Voges Rd. | Madison | (608) 838-0838

WALMART #1138
7202 Watts Rd. | Madison | (608) 276-9393

WALMART #2335
4198 Nakoosa Trail | Madison | (608) 241-8808

MARSHALL

HELLENBRAND’S ACE HARDWARE
104 E Main St. | Marshall | (608) 655-3837

SPIRITS, ETC.
518 E Park Pl. | Marshall | (608) 655-4933

TOM’S GUNS
215 W Main St. | Marshall | (608) 655-3772

MAZOMANIE

MAZO HARDWARE HANK
17 W Commercial St. | Mazomanie | (608) 795-9919

MAZO LIQUOR
18 W Commercial St. | Mazomanie | (608) 795-4707

MCFARLAND

AMOCO
4701 Burma Rd. | McFarland | (608) 838-4222

TRUE VALUE
4725 Farwell St. | McFarland | (608) 838-4285

MIDDLETON

ACE HARDWARE
2540 Allen Blvd. | Middleton | (608) 831-2535

MONONA

MONONA MART
1220 E Broadway St. | Monona | (608) 221-8109

WALMART SUPERCENTER #3857
2101 Royal Ave. | Monona | (608) 226-0913

MOUNT HOREB

PREMIER COOPERATIVE
501 W Main St. | Mt. Horeb | (608) 437-5536

VIKING HARDWARE
1240 Hwy. 18 & E | Mt. Horeb | (608) 437-8717

OREGON

DORN TRUE VALUE HARDWARE
131 W Richards St. | Oregon | (608) 835-5737

SAUK CITY

DANE COUNTY HARDWARE
500 Water St. | Sauk City | (608) 643-2433

STOUGHTON

STOUGHTON LUMBER CO.
3188 Deer Point Dr. | Stoughton | (608) 873-4141

WALMART #1176
1800 Hwy. 51 W | Stoughton | (608) 873-5453

SUN PRAIRIE

WALMART #1267
1905 McCoy Rd. | Sun Prairie | (608) 837-6339

VERONA

ACE HARDWARE & RENTAL
119 W Verona Ave. | Verona | (608) 845-7920

FARM & FLEET
600 Hometown Circle | Verona | (608) 754-2821

WAUNAKEE

ACE HARDWARE
205A S Century Ave. | Waunakee | (608) 849-8500

CARL F. STATZ & SONS
6101 Hogan Rd. | Waunakee | (608) 849-4101

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