Lake Delton, Wisconsin
Lake Delton is a village of 3,482 people in Sauk County, Wisconsin.
Why visit Lake Delton
Townapedia lists 48 museums and landmarks, 38 parks and trails, 183 places to eat, 82 places to stay and 13 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Big Sky Twin Drive-In Theatres, AMC Desert Star 15, Kilbourn Public Library and Bowman House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 82°F; January lows average 8°F, and about 41 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Lake Delton
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Lake Delton
Lake Delton is a village in Sauk County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 3,501 at the 2020 census. Located on the Wisconsin River and Lake Delton reservoir, the village forms a resort area and tourism destination along with nearby Wisconsin Dells. Lake Delton is included in the Baraboo micropolitan area about 40 miles (64 km) northwest of the state capital, Madison.
From the Wikipedia article Lake Delton, Wisconsin (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do13
Mt. Olympus Water & Theme Park
Monument and historic site · 1.6 mi
Amusement park in Wisconsin, United States
The Wonder Spot
Monument and historic site
Tourist attraction in Wisconsin, USA
Wisconsin Deer Park
Zoo and aquarium · 2.0 mi
2183 Wisconsin Dells Parkway North, Wisconsin Dells
Mo-Su 09:00-19:00
Crystal Grand Music Theatre
Cinema and theater · 1.1 mi
430 West Munroe Avenue, Wisconsin Dells
Dells Dinner Adventures
Cinema and theater · 0.5 mi
564 Wisconsin Dells Parkway South, Lake Delton
Rick Wilcox Magic Theater
Cinema and theater · 1.3 mi
1670 Wisconsin Dells Parkway North, Lake Delton
1 more on the map.
Museums and landmarks48
Kilbourn Public Library
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Library building in Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin, United States
Bowman House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Historic house in Wisconsin, United States
H. H. Bennett Studio
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Historic photographic studio and photography museum located in Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin, United States
Hulburt Creek Garden Beds
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Archaeological site
Jacob Weber House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin, listed on the NRHP in Wisconsin
Marshall Memorial Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Town hall and library building in Lake Delton, Wisconsin
Seth Peterson Cottage
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Historic house in Wisconsin, United States
Wawbeek-Horace A.J. Upham House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Historic house in Wisconsin, United States
Dells Mining Co.
Monument and historic site · 2.5 mi
427 Broadway, Wisconsin Dells
Su-Mo, Fr-Sa 10:00-17:00; Tu-Th 10:00-16:00
H.H. Bennett Studio & History Center
Museum · 2.5 mi
215 Broadway, Wisconsin Dells
May 27-Sep 17 10:00-16:00; Sep 18-Oct 29 Th-Su 10:00-16:00; Oct...
Ripley's Believe It or Not!
Monument and historic site · 2.5 mi
105 Broadway, Wisconsin Dells
09:00-23:00
Tommy Bartlett Exploratory
Museum · 0.6 mi
Attraction in Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin
560 Wisconsin Dells Parkway North, Wisconsin Dells
36 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds38
Mt. Olympus Park
Sports field and stadium · 1.6 mi
1701 Wisconsin Dells Parkway North, Wisconsin Dells
International Crane Foundation
Park · 3.3 mi
Other organization in Baraboo, United States
Kalahari Indoor Waterpark
Sports field and stadium · 1.7 mi
1305 Kalahari Drive, Wisconsin Dells
Mo-Su 10:00-21:00
Wisconsin Dells Mountain Coaster
Sports field and stadium · 1.2 mi
111 County Highway A, Baraboo
Mo-Su 10:00-20:00
Timbavati Wildlife Park
Sports field and stadium · 2.0 mi
2220 Wisconsin Dells Parkway North, Wisconsin Dells
26 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes183
Amigos Dells
Restaurant · Peruvian, Columbian, Mexican, Ecuadorian, South American · 1.0 mi
Food_truck
1470 Wisconsin Dells Parkway North, Wisconsin Dells
Mo-Th, Su 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-20:00
Bella Goose Coffee
Cafe · Regional, Coffee Shop · 2.3 mi
2370 Wisconsin Dells Parkway North, Wisconsin Dells
Mo-Su 07:00-17:00
Big Boy
Restaurant · Burger · 2.6 mi
701 Broadway, Wisconsin Dells
Su-Th 08:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 08:00-22:00
Brat House Grill
Restaurant · German · 0.5 mi
49 Wisconsin Dells Parkway South, Lake Delton
Mo-Su 11:00-02:00
Cracker Barrel
Diner · American · 1.4 mi
1295 Wisconsin Dells Parkway South, Lake Delton
Su-Th 06:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 06:00-23:00
Daylene's Supper Club
Restaurant · Supper Club · 1.0 mi
469 County Highway A, Wisconsin Dells
Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-21:30; Su 11:00-21:00
Denny's
Diner · American · 1.1 mi
1090 Wisconsin Dells Parkway South, Lake Delton
Mo-Th,Su 07:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 07:00-24:00
Denny's Diner
Restaurant · American, Breakfast, Brunch · 0.6 mi
2 West Munroe Avenue, Lake Delton
Mo-Su 06:30-14:00
Famous Dave's
Restaurant · Barbecue · 1.1 mi
31 Meadow View Drive, Lake Delton
Mo-Th,Su 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
Famous Dave's
Restaurant · Barbecue · 2.6 mi
435 Broadway, Wisconsin Dells
Su-Th 12:00-20:30; Fr-Sa 12:00-21:00
Field's at the Wilderness
Restaurant · Steak House, Regional · 0.5 mi
511 East Adams Street, Wisconsin Dells
Mo-Fr 16:00-20:30; Sa-Su 16:00-21:00
Hofbrewzhaus
Restaurant · German · 2.5 mi
514 Broadway, Wisconsin Dells
Mo-Fr 16:00-23:00; Sa-Su 11:00-23:00
171 more on the map.
History
The village of Lake Delton was originally named Norris for Edward Norris, the surveyor of the village, in 1850. The Village changed its name to Delton, but changed again in 1926 to Mirror Lake to avoid a conflict with the Town of Delton in that area. The name Lake Delton was taken after the construction of the Dell Creek dam creating a reservoir also known as Lake Delton. The village was incorporated in 1954.
On June 9, 2008, Lake Delton, the approximately 267-acre (1.08 km2) dammed artificial lake adjacent to the village, overflowed its banks, washing away four homes and a portion of Old Newport Road (County Highway "A") while nearly emptying the lake basin into the Wisconsin River following several days of torrential rains.
From the History section of Lake Delton, Wisconsin on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay82
Best Western Ambassador Inn & Suites
Motel and hotel · 2.2 mi
610 South Frontage Road, Wisconsin Dells
Days Inn & Suites Wisconsin Dells
Motel and hotel · 2.5 mi
2504 Wisconsin Dells Parkway, Wisconsin Dells
Churches and places of worship3
Bethany Lutheran ELCA
Church · Evangelical Lutheran · 2.5 mi
620 Broadway, Wisconsin Dells
Saint Cecilia Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 2.4 mi
603 Oak Street, Wisconsin Dells
Shopping58
Gas and EV charging14
Schools, colleges and libraries7
Healthcare3
SSM Health Dean Medical Group
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.4 mi
530 Wisconsin Dells Parkway South, Lake Delton
Map of Lake Delton
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26°F | 8°F | 1.3 in | 11.5 in |
| Feb | 31°F | 11°F | 1.4 in | 10.2 in |
| Mar | 43°F | 22°F | 2.3 in | 5.9 in |
| Apr | 57°F | 33°F | 4.1 in | 2.0 in |
| May | 69°F | 45°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 79°F | 56°F | 5.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 82°F | 60°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 80°F | 57°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 73°F | 49°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 60°F | 37°F | 2.8 in | 0.4 in |
| Nov | 44°F | 26°F | 2.2 in | 2.0 in |
| Dec | 32°F | 15°F | 1.8 in | 8.7 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Wisconsin Dells (1 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Sauk County has had 9 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-06-30: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2020-04-04: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2018-10-18: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, And Landslides (Flood)
- 2008-06-14: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2007-08-26: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Tri-County Regional Airport (LNR) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 33 miles away.
- West Baraboo 8 mi south, about 13 min by car
- Baraboo 9 mi south, about 14 min by car
- Reedsburg 11 mi west, about 18 min by car
- Portage 16 mi east, about 26 min by car
- Pardeeville 24 mi east, about 39 min by car
- Adams 25 mi north, about 40 min by car
- Westfield 25 mi northeast, about 40 min by car
- Elroy 26 mi northwest, about 43 min by car
- Montello 26 mi northeast, about 43 min by car
- Hillsboro 28 mi west, about 45 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Lake Delton, Wikideas1, CC0
- OldKilbournLibrary, Jonathunder, GFDL 1.2
- BowmanHouse, Jonathunder, GFDL 1.2
- Jacob Weber House Wisconsin Dells, Jeff the quiet, CC0
- Seth Peterson Cottage Exterior, Brendannee, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Horace A J Upham House, Jeff the quiet, CC0
- BennettStudio, User:Jonathunder, GFDL 1.2
- Marshall Memorial Hall, Tgkrause, CC BY-SA 3.0
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