Lizard Mound State Park is a small, peaceful park known for its historic Indian mounds. Visitors can enjoy winding trails that weave between mounds and through a bit of forest, offering a calm and interesting walk. The park features a large pavilion with a fire pit, making it a nice spot for picnics, though there are no playgrounds or extensive facilities. The trails are not paved and are surrounded by farm fields, which can cause a cow manure smell at times, especially near the parking lot. The park is well maintained, but the parking lot is small, and visits usually last around 30 minutes, making it ideal for a quick stop rather than a full day outing. Visitors can explore the mounds, learn about their history at the informational center, and enjoy the quiet, sacred atmosphere. However, the site is considered a tribal sacred site, so activities like running or picnicking should be respectful. There are warnings about ticks and poison ivy, so visitors should stay on the trails. The park does not have toilets or pet-friendly policies. Overall, Lizard Mound State Park is a charming, educational stop for those interested in native history and nature.
Nice but small park. We went through in like 30 minutes. We are trying to get to every state park we can so we stopped here and then hopped over to the Kettle Moraine Northern Unit for more adventuring.
August 2025
Well kept trails. Depending on when you go it'll smell like cow poop at the parking lot because the place is surrounded by farm fields. Once you walk down the trails it won't smell as bad. Lol
August 2025
Just a neat place for a walk through to remember another time and another people
