Argyle is known as the "Gateway to Yellowstone Lake".  The 450 acre lake is part of the Yellowstone Lake State Park, which is only one of the area attractions for those who love the outdoors. Argyle has several recreational opportunities during all seasons of the year.

 

Leisure/Recreation Opportunities

  • Argyle Legion Community Park

        Located at the north side of the village, the American Legion Community Park was created in the late 1940's through the efforts of the American Legion. The park is now operated by the village. Within the park is a baseball field, a softball and youth ball field, lighted tennis courts,  sand pit volleyball courts, two shelter houses, and playground equipment.

        In 1993, through a cooperative effort between the village and the school district, new playground equipment was installed in the park. New lighted basketball courts were added just south of the school, located next to the park.

     

  • Argyle Boat Launch

        The village also operates a small park and boat landing on the East Branch of the Pecatonica River off Highway 81 just west of the bridge. This launch affords many opportunities for fishing and canoeing north of Argyle.  Many area residents enjoy canoeing from "Thunder Bridge" north of Argyle, past the beautiful Pine covered rocky bluffs along the winding Pecatonica River to Argyle. The 2-3 hour downstream journey is well worth the effort to see the abundance of wildlife that lives at rivers edge.  Another canoe trip available is the downstream trip from Argyle to Bloody Lake at the Blackhawk Memorial County Park near Woodford, WI.  This 2 to 3 hour trip by canoe takes you down the winding route through the rich farmland between Argyle and Woodford.

    Either canoe trip can be accomplished with the help of Yellowstone Valley Canoe Rental by calling (608)543-3220 or (608)214-7229.

     

  • Blackhawk Memorial County Park

            Operated by Lafayette County, 120-acre Blackhawk Memorial County Park offers primitive camping sites, hiking trails, playground equipment, and area fishing. It is located on County Highway Y about six miles south of Argyle and just north of the village of Woodford.

     

  • Yellowstone Golf Course

 The Course

        Nestled between the Pecatonica and Yellowstone rivers as well as the Bluffs overlooking the rivers, makes makes this a simply beautiful course along with the natural beauty comes the natural owners. Wildlife is abundant around the course, it's no surprise to see Deer, Turkey as well as Sand Hill Cranes on your trip around the links. This 9-Hole course offers a challenge for golfers and guarantees you a good time.

The Restaurant

Not only can you get a round of golf at the Yellowstone golf course afterwards you can get a round of drinks at the Gnarly Oak Restaurant & Bar located in the club house Gnarly Oak offers everything from a simple lunch to an elegant dinner and a banquet facility with all your party needs.

 

  • Yellowstone Lake State Park

        Yellowstone Lake State Park is located about eight miles northwest of Argyle. It can be reached by taking either County Highway G and turning north on South Lake Road or by taking County Highway N and turning west on Lake Road.

        Yellowstone Lake was created between 1949 and 1954 by damming the Yellowstone River. The 450-acre lake is Southwestern Wisconsin's only sizable body of water and is surrounded by rolling hills typical of this area of the state.

        In addition to the lake, there are 850 acres in the state park on the northern shore of the lake. The state also owns and manages an adjoining 3,700-acre wildlife area.

        Facilities available at the park include 130 individual campsites, group camping for about 200 people, hiking and cross-country skiing trails, snowmobile trails, swimming area, and picnic areas. Fishing is one of the most popular activities in the park, including ice fishing.

 

  • Other State Parks in the area
    • New Glarus Woods State Park
    • Cadiz Spring State Park
    • Blue Mounds State Park
    • Governor Dodge State Park