COLUMBIA COUNTY WI

General Info

Columbia County was first settled by fur traders and originally home to Indians. As lands were opened for settlement, Columbia County began to grow and ample natural resources attracted many pioneers. Construction of the railroad allowed for development and settlements became communities. Portage was selected as the county seat and Columbia County continued to thrive. Businesses, churches and schools were established to meet the needs of its residents and by 1900 its population had reached 31,121. Today Columbia County is home to approximately 55,170 residents.

Area & Trail Maps

General All Purpose Maps

Sauk-Columbia County Map

Resident Guides

Great and useful info for the area.

Sauk-Columbia County Guide

Sauk-Columbia-Adams-Juneau County Guide

Navigation

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

BARABOO (COUNTY SEAT) – pop. 12,048
REEDSBURG – pop. 10,014
WISCONSIN DELLS* – pop. 2,678

Villages

CAZENOVIA* – pop. 318
IRONTON – pop. 253
LA VALLE – pop. 367
LAKE DELTON – pop. 2,914
LIME RIDGE – pop. 162
LOGANVILLE – pop. 300
MERRIMAC – pop. 420
NORTH FREEDOM – pop. 701
PLAIN – pop. 773
PRAIRIE DU SAC – pop. 3,972
ROCK SPRINGS – pop. 362
SAUK CITY – pop. 3,410
SPRING GREEN – pop. 1,628
WEST BARABOO – pop. 1,414

Towns

BARABOO – pop. 1,828
BEAR CREEK – pop. 497
DELLONA – pop. 1,199
DELTON – pop. 2,024
EXCELSIOR – pop. 1,410
FAIRFIELD – pop. 1,023
FRANKLIN – pop. 696
FREEDOM – pop. 416
GREENFIELD – pop. 911
HONEY CREEK – pop. 736
IRONTON – pop. 650
LA VALLE – pop. 1,203
MERRIMAC – pop. 868
PRAIRIE DU SAC – pop. 1,138
REEDSBURG – pop. 1,236
SPRING GREEN – pop. 1,585
SUMPTER – pop. 1,021
TROY – pop. 773
WASHINGTON – pop. 904
WESTFIELD – pop. 611
WINFIELD – pop. 752
WOODLAND – pop. 783

TRAILS

ATV, Bicycling, Snowmobile, Equestrian trails and more.

More Trails Information

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Columbia 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

Winter Carnival | Reedsburg
Winterfest | Baraboo
Hope House Fundraiser | Baraboo
Winter Carnival | Wisconsin Dells
Fall River Shiverfest

March

RAHS Choraliers Home Show | Reedsburg
District Art Show | Reedsburg
Grand Slam Spaghetti Dinner | Baraboo
Spring into Spring Green

April

May

City Wide Garage Sales | Reedsburg
Spring Wine Walk | Baraboo
Spring Faire on the Square | Baraboo
Automotion Festival | Wisconsin Dells

June

July

August

September

October

November

Downtown Baraboo Fall Wine Walk
Holly Jolly Light Parade | Baraboo
Lighted Holiday Parade | Portage
Railway Santa Express | North Freedom
Wine Walk & Shop | Baraboo
Holiday Craft Sale | Arlington
Cambria Holiday Craft & Vendor Event
Christmas by the Creek | Lodi
Columbus Holiday Parade
Randolph Holiday Bazaar

December

RESIDENTIAL SERVICES

County Residential Services

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

Accounting (608) 742-9645
Child Support 742-9609
Clerk of Courts 742-9640
County Clerk 742-9654
District Attorney 742-9650
Emergency 911
Emergency Management 742-4166
Health & Human Services 742-9227
Health Care Center 429-2181
Highway & Transportation 429-2136

Human Resources 742-9667
Land & Water Conservation 742-9670
Management Information Systems 742-9626
Planning & Zoning 742-9660
Register in Probate 742-9636
Register of Deeds 742-9677
Sheriff 742-4166
Surveyor 742-9616
Treasurer 742-9613
UW Extension 742-9680
Veteran Services 742-9618

AREA ATTRACTIONS

Area Attractions

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

AL RINGLING THEATRE

136 4th Ave. | Baraboo | (608) 356-8864

AMERICAN LEGION WI STATE HEADQUARTERS

1 American Legion Dr. | Portage | (608) 745-1090

CASCADE MOUNTAIN SKI RESORT

W10441 Cascade Mt. Rd. | Portage | (608) 742-5588

CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS MUSEUM

239 Whitney St. | Columbus | (920) 623-1992

CIRCUS WORLD MUSEUM

426 Water St. | Baraboo | (608) 356-0800

COLUMBUS 151 SPEEDWAY

W2140 Krause Rd. | Columbus | (920) 623-4393

COLUMBUS ANTIQUES MALL

239 Whitney St. | Columbus | (920) 623-1992

THE DELLS AUTO MUSEUM

Hwy. 12 | Wisconsin Dells | (608) 254-2123

MACKENZIE ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER

W7303 Co. Rd. CS & Q | Poynette | (608) 635-8105

MUSEUM AT THE PORTAGE

804 McFarlane St. | Portage | (608) 742-6682

MUSEUM OF NORMAN ROCKWELL ART

227 S Park St. | Reedsburg | (608) 524-2123

NOAH’S ARK

1410 WI Dells Pkwy. | Wisconsin Dells | (608) 254-6351

OCHSNER PARK & ZOO

903 Park St. | Baraboo | (608) 355-2767

PARDEEVILLE WI ANTIQUE MALL

103 Industrial Dr. | Pardeeville | (608) 742-6682

PIONEER LOG VILLAGE & MUSEUM

Hwy. 33 | Reedsburg | (608) 524-3419

PIRATE’S COVE

193 Hwy. 13 | Wisconsin Dells | (608) 254-7500

PORTAGE CENTER FOR THE ARTS

301 E Cook St. | Portage | (608) 742-5655

POYNETTE MUSEUM

116 N Main St. | Poynette | (608) 635-9849

SPINNING WHEELS

109 E Hartel St. | Portage | (608) 742-4035

TALIESEN

Hwy. 23 & Co. Rd. C | Spring Green | (608) 588-7900

TOMMY BARTLETT’S ROBOT WORLD & EXPLORATORY

560 WI Dells Pkwy. | Wisconsin Dells | (608) 254-2525

WOLLERSHEIM WINERY

7876 Hwy. 188 | Sauk Prairie | (608) 643-6515

PARKS AND RECREATION

Parks and Recreation

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

400 STATE TRAIL

Reedsburg | (608) 546-5011
Located between Reedsburg and Elroy along the Baraboo River, the 400 State Trail features 22 miles of hiking trails, biking trails, snowmobile trails, equestrian trails and nature trails.

DEVILS LAKE STATE PARK

Baraboo | (608) 356-8301
Located near the Ice Age National Scenic Trail, Devils Lake State Park features a spring fed lake with fishing and boating opportunities, hiking trails, biking trails and picnic areas.

GOVERNOR’S BEND PARK

Fort Winnebago | (608) 742-2178
Located near Fort Winnebago, Governor’s Bend Park features open grassy fields, streams and picnic areas.

HEMLOCK PARK

La Valle | (608) 546-5011
Located near Dutch Hollow Road, Hemlock Park features a boat launch, fishing dock, playground equipment and picnic areas.

ICE AGE TRAIL

Sauk & Columbia Counties | (608) 266-2181
Located throughout Sauk and Columbia Counties, the Ice Age Trail features over 1,000 miles of hiking trails, nature trails and designated hunting and camping areas.

LAKE GEORGE PARK

Pacific | (608) 742-6395
Located between Pardeeville and Portage, Lake George Park features a 33 acre spring fed lake with fishing and boating opportunities, nature trails and picnic areas.

MAN MOUND STATE PARK

Greenfield | (608) 356-1001
Located near Greenfield Township, Man Mound State Park features a collection of Indian mounds with the only man shaped effigy mound found in all of Wisconsin.

OWEN PARK

Caledonia | (608) 742-4801
Located near Caledonia, Owen Park features picnic areas and nature trails.

PARFREY’S GLEN STATE NATURAL AREA

Baraboo | (608) 356-8301
Located within Devils Lake State Park, Parfrey’s Glen State Natural Area is the first State Natural Area and features rocky ravines, a gorge, picnic areas and a seasonal floral display.

REDSTONE PARK

La Valle | (608) 546-5011
Located on Lake Redstone, Redstone Park features a handicapped accessible fishing dock, boat launch, swimming beach, playground equipment and picnic areas.

WHALEN GRADE FISHING PIER

Dekorra | (608) 635-2014
Located near Lake Wisconsin, Whalen Grade Fishing Pier features a boat launch and offshore fishing opportunities.

WHITE MOUND COUNTY PARK

Hillpoint | (608) 546-5011
Located near White Mound Lake, White Mound County Park features designated hunting and picnic areas, hiking trails, snowmobile and cross-country trails, and equestrian trails.

WYONA PARK

Wyocena | (608) 429-2349
Located near Wyona Lake, Wyona Park features fishing and boating opportunities, recreational trails and picnic areas.

YELLOW THUNDER PARK

Baraboo | (608) 546-5011
Yellow Thunder Park features picnic areas and a burial marker for Chief Yellow Thunder.

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:

BARABOO

FARM & FLEET
1100 South Blvd. | Baraboo | (608) 356-7736

MIRROR LAKE RENTALS
E10320 Fern Dell Rd. | Baraboo | (608) 254-8702

SAUK COUNTY CLERK
505 Broadway Ave. | Baraboo | (608) 355-3286

VIKING EXPRESS II
935 8th St. | Baraboo | (608) 356-6969

COLUMBUS

COLUMBUS TRUE VALUE
815 Park Ave. | Columbus | (920) 623-3133

COLUMBUS WEST TRAVEL CENTER
2200 W James St. | Columbus | (920) 623-9740

FALL RIVER

FALL RIVER MOBIL MART
722 S Main St. | Fall River | (608) 484-3475

LAKE DELTON

WALMART #3505
130 Commerce St. | Lake Delton | (608) 253-3490

LA VALLE

CORNER EXPRESS
112 E Main St. | La Valle | (608) 985-7517

HARTJE FARM, HOME & TIRE
S1428 Hwy. 33 | La Valle | (608) 985-8124

LODI

CRYSTAL LAKE CAMPGROUND
N550 Gannon Rd. | Lodi | (608) 592-5607

HARMONY GROVE BP
N2695 Park St. | Lodi | (608) 592-4433

MERRIMAC

LAKESIDE HARDWARE & COUNTRY STORE
E23965 Hwy. 78 | Merrimac | (608) 493-2019

MOON VALLEY RESORT
E13105 Hwy. 78 | Merrimac | (608) 493-2226

PARDEEVILLE

PARDEEVILLE QUICK STOP
510 S Main St. | Pardeeville | (608) 429-2744

PARDEEVILLE SPORT MARINE
W6209 Hwy. 33 | Pardeeville | (608) 429-3036

EDERERS DO-IT-BEST HARDWARE
E5663A Hwy. B | Plain | (608) 546-3713

PLAIN KWIK STOP
995 Wachter Ave. | Plain | (608) 564-3900

PORTAGE

COLUMBIA COUNTY CLERK
400 Dewitt St. | Portage | (608) 742-9654

DW MENS WEAR & SPORTS
125 W Cook St. | Portage | (608) 742-7745

JOT’S FOOD MART
W10620 Hwy. 33 | Portage | (608) 742-0905

KMART #3768
2935 New Pinery Rd. | Portage | (608) 742-7010

WALMART #1799
2950 New Pinery Rd. | Portage | (608) 742-1432

POYNETTE

BOWERS LAKESIDE RESORT
W10941 Corning St. | Poynette | (608) 438-8500

HOOKER’S RIVER STOP
W9378 Parkway Dr. | Poynette | (608) 635-8495

NORTHPOINT PLAZA
W9290 Hwy. CS | Poynette | (608) 635-7139

PRAIRIE DU SAC

SAUK PRAIRIE LIVE BAIT & TACKLE
509 Water St. | Prairie du Sac | (608) 279-0182

REEDSBURG

MARTEN’S TRUE VALUE
100 Viking Dr. | Reedsburg | (608) 524-8999

VIKING EXPRESS
1375 E Main St. | Reedsburg | (608) 524-3777

RIO

MR. T’S MOTORSPORTS
115 W Hwy. 16 | Rio | (920) 922-3866

ROCK SPRINGS

CJ’S ROCK N STOP
103 W Broadway | Rock Springs | (608) 493-2019

SAUK CITY

ACE SAUK PRAIRIE
500 Water St. | Sauk City | (608) 643-2433

SPRING GREEN

DOERRE HARDWARE
116 W Jefferson St. | Spring Green | (608) 588-2166

WISCONSIN RIVERSIDE RESORT
S13220 Shifflet Rd. | Spring Green | (608) 588-2826

WOODY’S, LLC
E5016 Hwy. 14 | Spring Green | (608) 588-2717

WEST BARABOO

GANDER MOUNTAIN (#125)
315 W Pine St. | West Baraboo | (608) 356-9800

WALMART #1396
920 Hwy. 12 | West Baraboo | (608) 356-1765

WISCONSIN DELLS

RIVER’S EDGE BAIT SHOP
20 River’s Edge Rd. | Wisconsin Dells | (608) 254-6494

SCHLEEF’S BAIT SHOP
1141 E Hiawatha Dr. | Wisconsin Dells | (608) 257-2034