About The Area

Boscobel, located on the lower Wisconsin River, is a gateway to the rolling hills and meandering streams of the unglaciated driftless region of Wisconsin. Boscobel offers a rich scenic beauty and a peaceful charm. The town is known for its hunting and fishing as well as being the birthplace of the Gideon Bible. Boscobel has ten public parks, including 30-acre Kronshage Park. Some of the best canoeing, kayaking, tubing, and fishing in the state are here on the lower Wisconsin River. Our Crooked Creek Cabins are conveniently located just south of the town on 450 acres. The Crooked Creek Stream, a Class 1 Trout stream, is only a 20 yard walk from the cabins. Wake up in the morning & walk to Crooked Creek!

Activities while at Crooked Creek

Hunting

The rolling hills of the Driftless Region and floodplain forests of the Wisconsin River provide a plethora of hunting options virtually year round. Turkey hunting kicks off the spring in April, with seasons running through May and then a fall season picking up in September. Bow deer hunting starts in mid-September, followed by the gun season in late November, and muzzleloader hunting into December. Small game hunting, such as the rabbit and squirrel seasons, begins in September and runs through January. Autumn also brings a number of bird seasons such as pheasant, goose, and duck.

Trout Fishing

Boscobel is a trout fishing destination uniquely positioned in northern Grant County, Wisconsin, with neighboring counties of Crawford and Richland just across the Wisconsin River. This area is home to nearly 90 DNR-designated Class 1 trout streams, among the over 170 trout streams including Class 2 and Class 3 streams. The Crooked Creek stream is just 20 yards from our cabins. You need a Wisconsin Trout Fishing License and Trout seasons and regulations vary, so please be sure to check the DNR Wisconsin Trout Fishing pages before heading to the stream.

Trails and Hiking

With Boscobel’s central location on the Lower Wisconsin Riverway, residents and visitors have access to thousands of acres of public land for hiking and bird watching. The Lower Wisconsin Riverway starts at the dam at Prairie Du Sac and runs 92.3 miles unimpeded by any man-made structures to the Mississippi River. On that stretch of the Wisconsin River, there are 44,000 acres of accessible land, with the stretch from Spring Green to the Mississippi River known for its seclusion and scenic beauty. Wyalusing State Park on the Mississippi is a 40 minute drive.

More Information

Further information on activities in the area can be found at the Boscobel City Website.