Muscoda, Wisconsin on the Wisconsin River

Located in the heart of the Lower Wisconsin State Riverway (Wisconsin Riverway Board), Muscoda, Wisconsin is a Nature lover's dream. With access to thousands of acres of public land on which to hunt, fish or hike to enjoy the many wildflowers. If your tour of the nearby Sand Barrens is in mid June, you might enjoy seeing the cactus in bloom. The winding Rustic Roads can be enjoyed by auto or motorcycle and also the hearty bicycle rider, viewing the vibrant fall colors. A float trip down the scenic Lower Wisconsin River is a great way to do some bird watching and perhaps notice an eagle catching a meal.

A campground (map) located among tall pine trees, complete with showers, electric hook-ups and a dump station, is on the edge of the Wisconsin River, is the only riverbank facility of it's kind along the lower 90 miles of the Wisconsin River as it serves both water and highway travelers. Adjacent to the campground is a picnic area with playground equipment for the children.

Muscoda, which means "Prairie of Flowers," is a growing community of 1,453 nestled among the rolling hills along the flowing Wisconsin River, in the corner of three counties, Grant, Iowa and Richland. Muscoda (pronounced MUS-CO-Day) celebrated its centennial in August 1994.

In 1982, Muscoda acquired the title of "Wisconsin's Morel Capital." The Morel Mushroom Festival is held each year during the weekend after Mother's Day.

Muscoda Area Veteran's Memorial

Help support the Muscoda Area Veteran's Memorial. Here is more information on the Memorial.

A neighbor of Muscoda, northwest along the river, is the Ho-Chunk Bison Ranch. A short ride by auto will take you to the ranch to view the Bison and maybe a tour of the Effigy Mounds along the Wisconsin River.

If winter's snow holds your interest, then a ride down the many snowmobile trails or some cross country skiing would bring fun into your day.

Muscoda, Wisconsin is also widely recognized as being the home of renowned metal sculptor Ellis Nelson, whose works produced at his shop in Muscoda the past 15 years have garnered worldwide recognition and publicity. He was featured on "Good Morning America" and on CNN.