Welcome to Columbia County  

We thank you for your interest in Columbia County and encourage you to visit us soon.      The outdoors comes alive in Columbia County. Come explore our 11,000 acres of lakes, 16,000 acres of public hunting and wildlife land, 49 miles of trout streams, 27 boat landings and 3,000 campsites. Columbia County is conveniently located in south-central Wisconsin. The County is just short drive from metropolitan areas: Madison is less than an hour’s drive; Milwaukee and Rockford, less than two hours, and Chicago less than four.      Year round recreation and opportunities for relaxation are all available in Columbia County. Come for the golf, biking, canoeing, boating and fishing. Come to visit the

National Scenic Ice Age Trail, Wisconsin Dells, The Wisconsin River and Lake Wisconsin. Enjoy snowmobiling, skiing and ice fishing. Experience Columbia County’s variety of accommodations including everything from full-service resorts to intimate bed and breakfast inns.      Remember to leave time to explore the Historic Legacy in Columbia County. The County is rich in historic architecture, charming historic shopping areas, and historic sites dating back to our American Indian roots.      Scenic natural beauty, an abundance of year round leisure sports, the historic legacy and enviable antiquing combine to make Columbia County “the place to create lifetime experiences.” -The Columbia County Tourism Committee