Driftless Area – Page 3 – My Wisconsin Space

The Winnebago Indians called this highest point in southern Wisconsin “Weehaukaja”, meaning “a high place with a wonderful view.” There are two 40 ft. observation towers offering a commanding view in all directions. At 1,716 feet above sea level, you will have clear views of the state capitol in Madison, 25 miles away. The park has the only heated swimming pool in the Wisconsin park system. The campground is open year round, has 77 sites (16 with electricity), and a rustic accessible cabin. This 1,100 acre park has three trails designated as hiking-only. The park has 6 miles of off-road bicycle trails. Access is also provided to the 40-mile Military Ridge State Trail that runs from Governor Dodge State Park, through Blue Mound State Park and on to Madison.

Mirror Lake was formed by the old mill dam on Dell Creek near Lake Delton in 1860. Dell Creek is within the non-glaciated, or what is known as the driftless area of Wisconsin. Sandstone was formed from river deposits into shallow seas about 500,000,000 years ago, during the Late Cambrian geologic period. The rock outcroppings of Mirror Lake’s gorges are formed from weathered sandstone. Over the last 10,000 years Dell Creek cut gorges into the thick, soft sandstone rock. This 2,050 acre park lies within three miles of Wisconsin Dells and draws more than 200,000 visitors a year. The park has many miles of trails for hiking, cross-country skiing, mountain biking and nature viewing. The no-wake lake is ideal for canoeing and kayaking. There are 151 family campsites in three campgrounds, seven walk-in group sites for tents only, an accessible cabin for people with disabilities and a unique rental cottage designed by Frank Lloyd Wright.

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