ADAMS COUNTY WI

General Info

Originally home to American Indian tribes, Adams County was first settled in the 1830s as lumbercamps were established throughout the area. It was named in honor of President John Adams and Quincy was selected as the county seat until it was moved by voters to Friendship in 1858. Early residents raised crops, farmed livestock and harvested timber, and the area grew slowly until the development of the railroad. By 1900 its population had reached 9,141 and the area continued to grow. Today Adams County is home to approximately 20,088 residents.

Area & Trail Maps

General All Purpose Maps

Adams-Juneau County Map

Resident Guides

Great and useful info for the area.

Adams-Juneau County Guide

Adams-Juneau-Sauk-Columbia County Guide

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Cities

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

Residential Services

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

License Centers

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

Trapping Seasons

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

Trail Information & Maps

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

Parks and Recreation

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

Hunting Seasons

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

Fishing Seasons

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

Local Events

Get out and enjoy what County has to offer

Area Attractions

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

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CITIES

Cities In County

Not including unincorporated communities

Cities

Adams

Villages

Friendship

Towns

Adams
Big Flats
Colburn
Dell Prairie
Easton
Jackson
Leola
Lincoln
Monroe
New Chester
New Haven
Preston
Quincy
Richfield
Rome
Springville
Strongs Prairie

TRAILS

ATV, Bicycling, Snowmobile, Equestrian trails and more.

More Trails Information

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Adams 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

If you’re looking for some entertainment here’s a list of events going on.

Featured Events:

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January

February

March

April

May

June

GRABAAWR | Adams
Crime Stoppers Brat Fry | Adams
Operation Lifesaver Ride for Safety | Adams
Pie & Ice Cream Social | Adams
Dairy Best Farm Tour | Camp Douglas
Elroy Fair
Brat Fry Fundraiser | Friendship
Roche-A-Cri Park Open House | Friendship
Rick Klein Memorial Fishing Tournament | Friendship
Castle Rock Patriotic Days | Friendship
Summer Smash | Mauston
Monroe Prairie ATV Poker Run
Monroe Prairie ATV Scavenger Hunt
Lake Sherwood Lodge Craft Show | Nekoosa
Rome Classic Car, Bike & Snowmobile Show
Taste of Wisconsin Dells
Dells River Triathlon | Wisconsin Dells
Block the Sun Run & Walk | Wisconsin Dells
Wisconsin Dells Waterslide-athon
BBQ Blues Festival | Wisconsin Dells

July

August

September

October

November

December

RESIDENTIAL SERVICES

County Residential Services

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

Administrative Coordinator (608) 339-4577
Child Support 339-4228
Clerk of Circuit Court 339-4208
Corporation Counsel 339-4267
County Clerk 339-4200
District Attorney 339-4217
Emergency Management 339-4248
Health & Human Services 339-4505
Highway Department 339-3355
Land & Water Conservation 339-4268
Maintenance 339-4282

Parks & Recreation 339-4230
Planning & Zoning 339-4504
Register in Probate 339-4213
Register of Deeds 339-4206
Sheriff 339-3304
Solid Waste & Recycling 339-9178
Surveyor 339-4222
Treasurer 339-4202
UW Extension 339-4237
Veterans Services 339-4221

AREA ATTRACTIONS

Area Attractions

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

ADAMS COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

507 Main St. | Friendship | (608) 339-7732
www.adamshistory.com

BOORMAN HOUSE MUSEUM

211 N Union St. | Mauston | (608) 847-2070

BUCKLEY’S BRIDGE & MILL

Hwy. M | New Lisbon | (608) 462-5931

BURR OAK WINERY

N5873 Hwy. 12 | New Lisbon | (608) 562-5271
www.burroakwinery.com

CASTLE AT THE BAY

1844 20th Ave. | Arkdale | (608) 339-2090
www.castleatthebay.com

DELLS ISLAND RESORT

655 N Frontage Rd. | Wisconsin Dells | (608) 254-8306
www.dellsislandresort.com

DYRACUSE PARK

1047 Co. Rd. O | Nekoosa | (715) 325-8014
www.romewi.com

ELROY MUSEUM & HISTORICAL SOCIETY

P.O. Box 35 | Elroy | (608) 462-8747
www.elroyhistoricalmuseum.com

ELROY THEATER

122 Main St. | Elroy | (608) 462-4990
www.elroytheatre.elroychamber.com

HARRY A. MORTENSON COLLECTION

115 W Park St. | New Lisbon | (608) 562-3213

H.H. BENNET STUDIO

215 Broadway St. | Wisconsin Dells | (608) 253-3523
www.hhbennettstudio.wisconsinhistory.org

JUNEAU COUNTY COURTHOUSE

220 E State St. | Mauston | (608) 847-9300
www.juneau.wi.gov

JUNEAU COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

P.O. Box 321 | Mauston | (608) 462-5931

MCGOWAN HOUSE

P.O. Box 264 | Friendship | (608) 339-7732

NECEDAH NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE

W7996 W 20th St. | Necedah | (608) 565-2551
www.stateparks.com/necedah.html

PETENWELL HYDROELECTRIC PLANT

11397 18th Ave. | Necedah | (608) 565-2217

QUAD D RANCH RIDING STABLE

1841 Deerborn Dr. | Friendship | (608) 339-6436

RED RIDGE RANCH

W4881 Hwy. 82 | Mauston | (608) 847-2273
www.redridgeranch.com

RIPLEY’S BELIEVE IT OR NOT

115 Broadway St. | Wisconsin Dells | (608) 253-7556
www.ripleys.com

WI NATIONAL GUARD MUSEUM

101 Independence Dr. | Camp Douglas | (608) 427-1280
www.wisconsin.gov

WIZARD QUEST

105 Broadway St. | Wisconsin Dells | (608) 254-2184
www.wizardquest.org

WOODSIDE RANCH RESORT

400 Hwy. 82 | Mauston | (800) 626-4275
www.woodsideranch.com

PARKS AND RECREATION

Parks and Recreation

*For more information on County Parks, visit: http://www.co.adams.wi.gov/

ADAMS COUNTY CASTLE ROCK PARK

2397 Hwy. Z, Rt. 2 | Friendship | (608) 339-7713
Located on 141 acres southwest of Friendship, Adams County Castle Rock County Park features a boat launch, fishing opportunities, swimming beach, playground equipment, recreational trails and picnic areas and is open year-round.

BUCKHORN STATE PARK

Buckhorn Park Ave. | Necedah | (608) 847-9389
Located on 4,500 acres near Castle Rock Lake, Buckhorn State Park features a primitive campground, handicap accessible cabin, boat launch, fishing opportunities, swimming beach, waterfowl hunting blinds, picnic areas and recreational trails.

JUNEAU COUNTY CASTLE ROCK PARK

650 Prairie St. | Mauston | (608) 847-7089
Located on 160 acres in the heart of Mauston, Juneau County Castle Rock Park features a modern campground, boat launch, fishing opportunities, swimming beach, playground equipment, picnic areas, concessions and is open year-round.

KENNEDY COUNTY PARK

Co. Rd. M | New Lisbon | (608) 847-9389
Located on 200 acres near the Lemonweir River, Kennedy County Park features a primitive campground, boat launch, fishing opportunities, playground equipment, picnic areas and recreational trails.

PETENWELL COUNTY PARK

2004 Bighorn Dr. | Arkdale | (608) 564-7513
Located on 431 acres northwest of Friendship, Petenwell County Park features a modern campground, boat launch, fishing opportunities, swimming beach, playground equipment, game room, recreational trails, picnic areas and is open year-round.

WILDERNESS COUNTY PARK

N14054 N 21st Ave. | Necedah | (608) 565-7285
Located on 80 acres near the Petenwell Dam, Wilderness County Park features a modern campground, boat launch, fishing opportunities, swimming beach, playground equipment, recreational trails, picnic areas, concessions and is open year-round.

*For more information on parks throughout Adams County, call (608) 339-4230 or for more information on parks throughout Juneau County, call (608) 847-9389.

**Seasonal boat slip reservations are accepted on a first-come basis after January 1st. Monthly, weekly and daily boat slip rentals are only accepted at the time of use.

***Camping reservations can be made by calling (888) 947-2757 or online at www.wiparks.net.

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 County:

ADAMS

ADAMS SUPER 8
2188 Hwy. 13 | Adams | (866) 266-1506

BIG RIVER SPORTS
2156 Hwy. 13 | Adams | (608) 339-7664

PAMIDA #186
220 Lincoln St. | Adams | (608) 339-2572

ARKDALE

JB SALES
1898 State Rt. 21 | Arkdale | (608) 564-7400

MY QUALITY MARINE & SPORT SHOP
999 Hwy. 13 | Arkdale | (920) 295-8322

PENTENWELL SPORT SHOP & GENERAL STORE
1903 Bighorn Dr. | Arkdale | (608) 564-7707

ELROY

ELROY AUTO SUPPLY, LLC
263 Main St. | Elroy | (608) 462-5192

FRIENDSHIP

ADAMS COUNTY CLERK
402 Main St. | Friendship | (608) 339-4200

DAN’S DAM BAIT SHOP, LLC
1977 Edgewood Dr. | Friendsip | (608) 339-2967

ONE STOP SHOP
1232 Hwy. 13 | Friendship | (608) 564-7413

LYNDON STATION

LYNDON HARDWARE SPORTING GOODS
167 Wisconsin St. | Lyndon Station | (608) 666-2425

MAUSTON

CASTLE ROCK HIDEAWAY
N6187 Co. Hwy. G | Mauston | (608) 847-4475

JUNEAU COUNTY CLERK
220 E State St. | Mauston | (608) 847-9300

KMART #7648
800 N Union St. | Mauston | (608) 847-5522

LITTLE SUMMIT, LLC
N1060 Hwy. 58 | Mauston | (608) 985-7109

NORTHSIDE MOBIL
705 Union St. N | Mauston | (608) 847-6189

R&R SHOOTER SUPPLIES
W6564 North Rd. | Mauston | (608) 847-4562

NECEDAH

BUCKHORN STORE
N8414 Co. Hwy. G | Necedah | (608) 565-2425

CITGO SUPER MART
602 W 3rd St. | Necedah | (608) 565-2549

NECEDAH TRUE VALUE HARDWARE
205 Main St. | Necedah | (608) 565-2232

PENTENWELL LANDING, BAIT & TACKLE
N11382 18th Ave. | Necedah | (608) 565-7212

WILDERNESS BAIT
N14133 21st Ave. | Necedah | (608) 565-3180

NEKOOSA

PRITZLS TRADING POST
251 Hwy. 13 S | Nekoosa | (715) 325-2281

NEW LISBON

D’AMOURS CEDAR SPRINGS, LLC
N7001 Hwy. 58 | New Lisbon | (608) 847-7676

GERMANTOWN JCT. STORE
N7010 Hwy. 58 | New Lisbon | (608) 847-6909

GROCERY DEPOT
201 Leer St. | New Lisbon | (608) 548-1284

M&M SPORTSHOP & SHOOTING RANGE
N6772 Germantown Rd. | New Lisbon | (608) 548-3564

WISCONSIN DELLS

B & H TROUT FARM & BAIT SHOP
3460 Hwy. 13 | Wisconsin Dells | (608) 254-7280

HOLIDAY SHORES CAMPGROUND RESORT
3901 River Rd. | Wisconsin Dells | (608) 254-2717

WONEWOC

WONEWOC FASTRIP
300 Center St. | Wonewoc | (608) 464-7191

ADAMS COUNTY WI

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CITIES

TRAILS

EVENTS

Featured Events:

January

February

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

RESIDENTIAL SERVICES

AREA ATTRACTIONS

ADAMS COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

BOORMAN HOUSE MUSEUM

BUCKLEY’S BRIDGE & MILL

BURR OAK WINERY

CASTLE AT THE BAY

DELLS ISLAND RESORT

DYRACUSE PARK

ELROY MUSEUM & HISTORICAL SOCIETY

ELROY THEATER

HARRY A. MORTENSON COLLECTION

H.H. BENNET STUDIO

JUNEAU COUNTY COURTHOUSE

JUNEAU COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

MCGOWAN HOUSE

NECEDAH NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE

PETENWELL HYDROELECTRIC PLANT

QUAD D RANCH RIDING STABLE

RED RIDGE RANCH

RIPLEY’S BELIEVE IT OR NOT

WI NATIONAL GUARD MUSEUM

WIZARD QUEST

WOODSIDE RANCH RESORT

PARKS AND RECREATION

ADAMS COUNTY CASTLE ROCK PARK

BUCKHORN STATE PARK

JUNEAU COUNTY CASTLE ROCK PARK

KENNEDY COUNTY PARK

PETENWELL COUNTY PARK

WILDERNESS COUNTY PARK

LICENSES

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ARKDALE

ELROY

FRIENDSHIP

LYNDON STATION

MAUSTON

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NEKOOSA

NEW LISBON

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