Parks + Recreation News & Events

Event: Rock Painting

It's time to "rock" at White Mound County Park!

We are excited to introduce a new long-term event, which is a rock painting station inside of the Sauk County Parks and Recreation office. Put on your creative cap to paint a design on your rock, then place it on the path outside of the office for everyone to see!

This station will be available during office hours until September 18, 4:00 PM CST. Supplies, including rocks, will be provided. 

Rock on, everyone!

Check Out Our 2026 Events!

Take a look at our 2026 events schedule at the bottom of this page! We have many new ones that we’re excited to share with you!

All details and rules will be posted on this page on the start date of each event. Please email parks.rec@saukcountywi.gov or call us at (608) 355-4800 with any questions.

Any person who has a qualifying disability that requires an event to be in an accessible location or format should contact Sauk County Parks and Recreation at 608-355-4800 between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday, exclusive of legal holidays, at least 48 hours in advance of participation in the event so that reasonable arrangements can be made to accommodate each request.

We look forward to seeing you!

Free Park Passes Available for Veterans!

If you are a resident of Sauk County and an honorably discharged veteran you are eligible for a free Sauk County Annual Park Sticker! Please visit the Sauk County Veterans Service Office or the Entrance Passes page on this website for full details. Thank you for your service!

Event: Design Our 2027 Park Pass Sticker!

Design our 2027 park pass sticker! 

We're excited to invite our community to help shape the design of our 2027 Sauk County annual sticker. This sticker will help represent our parks and the users who love them, and this year, you can design it! 

Artists of all ages and skill levels are encouraged to participate. Whether you draw by hand, design digitally or paint your vision, we want to see what our parks inspire in you. 

We'll narrow down the designs to the top 5 based on creativity, originality and representation of Sauk County Parks + Recreation, but then we'll ask you to vote on the final design. The winning design will be featured on our official 2027 Sauk County annual sticker! 

Official rules and details:

1. Eligibility: Open to all ages. One entry per person.

2. Design Requirements: Design must be original artwork created by the entrant. Artwork should reflect themes of parks, nature, conservation and recreation, native to Sauk County. The design must fit into the blank square on the provided template - found below. The language and font on the provided cannot move or be altered besides color. Only 3 solid colors allowed. 

3. Submission: Submissions may be digital or hand-drawn. If digital, submissions must be emailed to parks.rec@saukcountywi.gov; acceptable file formats include JPG, PNG or PDF. If hand-drawn, submissions must be delivered to the Sauk County Parks + Recreation office at S7995 White Mound Drive, Hillpoint, WI 53937; Typical office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 4 PM CST; Entries must be able to be scanned or photographed clearly.

4. Deadline: All entries must be submitted by 4:00 PM CST on May 4, 2026. The winner will be announced May 20, 2026.

5. Judging: Designs will be reviewed by Sauk County staff and narrowed down to the top 5. Judging criteria may include creativity, originality and representation of park, nature, conservation and/or recreation. Only one final design will be chosen by the general public via social media messages, comments, emails, votes cast at and over the phone to the Sauk County Parks + Recreation office.

6. Prize: One winning design will be featured on the 2027 Sauk County annual sticker. The winning artist will receive recognition on social media and the Sauk County website, a free 2027 Sauk County annual sticker and a $50 gift card to Sauk County Parks + Recreation. Prizes must be claimed by December 31, 2026.

7. Rights & Usage: By submitting a design, entrants grant Sauk County permission to use, reproduce and modify the artwork for promotional and official park purposes, including printing and digital use. By submitting a design, entrants understand that no copyright infringements have been made by their design. The artist will always be credited where possible.

8. General conditions: Inappropriate or offensive content will not be accepted. Sauk County reserves the right to make minor adjustments to the winning design. Sauk County has the right to cancel or modify the event at any time. Entrants agree to the official rules and consent to Sauk County using their design, name and likeness for publicity and promotion.  This contest is not sponsored, endorsed, associated or administered by Facebook or Instagram.  No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited.

Now Hiring Parks Seasonal Worker Positions!
We’re now hiring for our Parks Seasonal Worker positions! Visit the Employment tab on homepage of the Sauk County website.

Accessible Hunting Blind Applications Open
We’re now accepting applications to use our accessible hunting blind at White Mound County Park this year! Applications are due March 24, 2026. See the Accessibility page for the application and full details.

Outdoor Activities Available!
Are you looking for some fun outdoor activities to do, or are you in the mood to go out and explore nature? Come to the White Mound County Park office to borrow snowshoes, activity backpacks, and hammocks for FREE! These amenities are available inside the office vestibule, come check them out and have some fun!

2026 State Trail Passes
2026 state trail passes are now available for purchase! Please remember that it is required to have one when using the Great Sauk State Trail. You can purchase a trail pass at the Sauk County Parks and Recreation office or find a vendor on our Where to Purchase page. Self-registration tubes are also available along the trail.

Thank you to anyone who purchases a pass, your contributions directly benefit the Great Sauk State Trail!

2026 Camping Reservations
Online and phone reservations are now open at White Mound County Park for the 2026 camping season. Book online here, or give our office a call at, 608-355-4800.

Great Sauk State Trail -  Highway 12 Crossing
As some of you may know, there is a section of the Great Sauk State Trail that crosses Highway 12, near Culver’s, which can be a busy intersection. Please see images below for a closer look.

Sauk County staff are aware that this is a tough place for trail users to cross and want to make it safer for everyone. We are asking for public input - if you have a concern, experience, or comment that you would like to share regarding this crossing, please email us at parks.rec@saukcountywi.gov.

Thank you!

Rustic Sites
Exciting news, everyone!

White Mound County Park will have 3 rustic sites available for camping next year! These are defined as hike-in, hike-out sites without water, electricity, or bathrooms. Each rustic site will accommodate tents, and they each have a picnic table, fire ring, utility post, and boulder seating.

- Rustic Campsite #1 is southwest of the Parks maintenance building, approximately 0.6 miles from nearest parking lot
- Rustic Campsite #2 is north of the horse campground, approximately 0.7 miles from the horse campground parking lot
- Rustic Campsite #3 is southeast of the boat landing, approximately 0.3 miles from the boat landing parking lot

These are available to be reserved for the 2026 camping season. For more information about rustic campsites and making reservations please see our Rustic Camping and Reservation Policy pages.

White Mound Drive Closed!
Heads up! Most of White Mound Drive is closed until spring. You can still access the boat landing via Lake Road, and our office/beach area using White Mound Drive off of County Road GG.

Lost & Found Announcement
Throughout the year we have collected many lost and found items across all our parks. Any items that remain unclaimed after February 3, 2026 will be disposed of.

If you think you may have lost something at a Sauk County Park please either call us at (608) 355-4800 or send an email to parks.rec@saukcountywi.gov with a description of your item.

Some of our inventory includes clothing, sunglasses, shoes, jewelry, keys, toys, fishing lures, and a jump start pack.

The first harvest from the accessible hunting blind!
A special milestone at White Mound County Park!

We’re excited to share that the first deer has been harvested from our accessible hunting blind! This blind was created to provide equal outdoor opportunities for hunters with disabilities, and seeing it serve its purpose is so rewarding. Please see below for the photo. 

Congratulations to the hunter, Guido, on a successful harvest!