Ontario, Wisconsin, anchors the Driftless Region's rugged hills and draws RV travelers with world-class biking on the Elroy-Sparta State Trail and hiking in Wildcat Mountain State Park. Four nearby parks offer affordable sites from $15 a night. Camp here to pedal through railroad tunnels, fish trout streams, and chase sunsets over Kickapoo Valley ridges.
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Ontario hugs Highway 21 in Vernon County, where Wildcat Mountain State Park climbs 1,400-foot bluffs laced with 25 miles of trails. Cyclists pedal the nearby Elroy-Sparta State Trail, a 32-mile crushed-limestone path boring through three rock tunnels. Anglers cast lines into the Kickapoo River's clear pools, stocked with brown trout each spring. Local farms sell fresh cheese curds at the Sparta Farmers Market every Saturday.
Wildcat Mountain State Park immerses hikers in oak woods for $30 a night. Sparta Campground suits biking groups with WiFi, drinking water, and trail access at $15 to $21. Wilton City Park welcomes pets and shower-equipped families for $20 to $35, complete with a dump station. Norwalk Village Park fits long-stay RVers with sewer hookups, showers, and a playground.
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Ontario shines for outdoor adventures in Wisconsin's Driftless Region. Wildcat Mountain State Park delivers 25 miles of bluff trails, while the Elroy-Sparta State Trail lures cyclists through three dark railroad tunnels. Anglers target trout in the Kickapoo River, and locals gather cheese curds at Sparta's Saturday market. This tiny village on Highway 21 packs big recreation into rolling hills untouched by glaciers.
Four parks serve Ontario: Wildcat Mountain State Park, Sparta Campground, Wilton City Park, and Norwalk Village Park. Sparta sits right on the Elroy-Sparta State Trail with WiFi and group sites for $15 to $21. Wilton offers pet-friendly showers and a dump station at $20 to $35, while Norwalk provides sewer hookups nearby.
Yes, Wilton City Park and Norwalk Village Park both welcome pets. Wilton features grassy sites, showers, and a dump station for $20 to $35 a night. Norwalk adds playgrounds and sewer hookups, perfect for family road trips with dogs in tow.