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Discover Wilderness Territory – Wisconsin Dells’ Premier Resort Destination

Nestled on over 600 wooded acres in Wisconsin Dells, Wilderness Territory is home to three exceptional properties ensuring accommodations for every family and traveler:

  • Wilderness Hotel & Golf Resort – Featuring 446 guest rooms, 40 Vacation Villas, 76 three- and four- bedroom Frontier Condominiums, 36 three-, four-, and five-bedroom Golf Course Cabins & Retreats, and eight 5 Bedroom Treehouse Cabins.
  • Wilderness on the Lake – A tranquil property offering 108 luxurious two- and three-bedroom lakeside condominiums along the scenic shores of Lake Delton.
  • Glacier Canyon Lodge – An unique and upscale resort featuring 460 units. Select from standard guest rooms to expansive three-bedroom condos.

Unmatched Waterpark Fun

Together, these properties boast an impressive four indoor and four outdoor waterparks, spanning nearly 500,000 square feet—the equivalent of over 12 football fields of non-stop water adventure!

Endless Activities & Attractions

Beyond the waterparks, Wilderness Territory offers a wide range of entertainment and recreation, including:

Dining & Convenience

Guests can enjoy a variety of dining options, including:

Prime Location

Conveniently and beautifully located about a mile off Interstate 90/94, Wilderness Territory is just minutes from top Wisconsin Dells attractions, including:

  • Dells Boat Tours
  • The Original Wisconsin Ducks
  • Ho-Chunk Casino
  • Outlets at the Dells

Experience the ultimate family getaway at Wilderness Territory, where adventure and relaxation meet in the heart of Wisconsin Dells!

Wilderness Territory: A Legacy of Growth & Comfort

Since opening in June 1995, Wilderness Territory has experienced tremendous growth, evolving into a premier vacation destination with over 30 diverse lodging options designed for comfort and convenience.

With a commitment to continuous growth and guest satisfaction, Wilderness Territory remains a top choice for families, groups, and adventurers seeking unmatched lodging options in Wisconsin Dells.

Take a look at our impressive growth and learn how we have become America’s Largest Waterpark Resort

1990’s

  • June 1995: Wilderness Hotel & Golf Resort opens with 79 units, the Fort Wilderness indoor waterpark (later replaced), had an activity pool, pool with play feature, and a hot tub.
  • 1996: 59 guest units are added to the main Hotel, along with the Timber Rapids tube slide and two kiddie slides.
  • 1998: The resort expands with 84 additional guest units.  New attractions, in what is known now as New Frontier outdoor waterpark include the Gold Rush tube slide, Prospector’s Creek lazy river, and BearFoot Island (BearFoot Island was later redesigned into a splash pad in 2013), also The Wilderness Woods 18-hole golf course opens (later redesigned and renamed Wild Rock).
  • 1998: Ground is broken on Phase I of the Vacation Villa development, adding 28 two-bedroom, multi-level, units.
  • 1999: Another 60 guest units are added to the main Hotel, plus Klondike Kavern, a 65,000-square-foot indoor waterpark, opens.
  • 1999: The Field brothers break ground on Field’s at the Wilderness, a premier steakhouse located within walking distance of the main hotel.

2000’s

  • 2000: Field’s at the Wilderness opens within walk distance to the main Hotel. The MotherLode, a Northwoods-themed family restaurant, opens just off in the New Frontier Lobby (later rebranded as Wild Canyon Café before being replaced completely during our Fall of 2019 renovations). Phase II of the Vacation Villa project is completed, along with a 6-hole par, 3 golf course called Little Links (later replaced to what is now Wilderland Park). The Frontier Condominium project begins, alongside construction of a $1.5 million, 6,700-square-foot golf course clubhouse.
  • 2001: The resort’s golf clubhouse opens, along with some of the Frontier Condominiums.
  • Summer 2002: 162 additional guest rooms are added to the main Hotel, along with a second check-in lobby called Wild West and Dodge ‘em City, home to Timberland Playhouse and Northern Lights Arcade. Lake Wilderness outdoor waterpark opens. Construction begins on Wilderness on the Lake, a $37 million, 108-unit premier condominium project on Lake Delton. The last Frontier Condominiums are completed. (In 2022, the Wild West lobby is phased out after the remodel and expansion of the New Frontier Lobby)
  • August 2002: Phase I of the Wilderness 4-bedroom cabins (#1–#4) is unveiled.
  • February 2003: Wild West indoor waterpark, a $10 million addition featuring its own sports bar, and The Thirsty Buffalo (now Swimm’n Chick’n), opens. Nearby, Sarento’s at the Wilderness opens, serving fine Italian cuisine.
  • July 2003: Wilderness on the Lake, a 108-unit condominium complex overlooking Lake Delton, opens. It features two- and three-bedroom lakeside condos each with a private four-season patio and four-person Jacuzzi® tub.
  • October 2003: Phase II of the Wilderness cabin project is completed, introducing five 5 Bedroom Entertainment Cabins (#5–#9).
  • Spring 2004: The final 5 Bedroom Entertainment Cabins (#10–#14) are completed.
  • June 2004: The Great Wave, a large outdoor wave pool with private cabanas, opens. (later, after two seasons, the wave pool is enclosed and becomes part of the Wild WaterDome indoor waterpark).
  • Summer 2004: Pistol Pete’s Ice Cream and the OK Corral Lazer Tag Arena (which was relocated from the New Frontier region) opens inside Dodge ‘em City (OK Corral later relocates back to the New Frontier area).
  • June 2005: Wilderness unveils sixteen 3 Bedroom Golf Course Cabins and opens and completes The Hurricane thrill slide addition in Klondike Kavern indoor waterpark.
  • October 2005: For its 10th anniversary, Wilderness announces a $150 million expansion, including: Glacier Canyon Lodge – A 460-condo upscale resort with a 25,000 sq. ft. conference and banquet center. Lost World Outdoor Waterpark – A massive 3.2-acre attraction. Great Wave Enclosure – The outdoor wave pool near the main hotel is enclosed with a state-of-the-art Foil Tec roof for year-round tanning. Monk’s Bar & Grill – A new on-site location for this Wisconsin favorite. Wild Rock Golf Course – An 18-hole championship course designed by world-renowned architects Hurdzan & Fry.
  • April 2006: Wilderness opens the Wild WaterDome, its largest indoor waterpark, featuring The Great Wave—the nation’s largest indoor wave pool—under a Foil Tec roof. Survivor’s Bar & Grillle opens in the mezzanine above The Wild WaterDome.
  • July 2006: Glacier Canyon Lodge and Lost World outdoor waterpark open, featuring a 1,600-foot interactive adventure river, dinosaur-themed basketball hoops, and a kiddie play area with stegosaurus and pteranodon sculptures.
  • December 2006: Glacier Canyon Lodge’s 25,000 sq. ft. conference and banquet center opens.
  • January 2007: Monk’s Bar & Grill opens between The Wilderness Resort & Glacier Canyon Lodge, marking its second Wisconsin Dells location. Wilderness developers finalize plans for an events center, hotel, and condominium complex in Sevierville, TN (Wilderness at the Smokies).
  • Summer 2007: Halley’s Comet Racers debut at Lost World outdoor waterpark at Glacier Canyon Lodge.
  • Fall 2007: Cabins #1 & #3 are converted into 5 Bedroom Media Cabins with dedicated media rooms. Plans are announced to double Glacier Canyon Lodge’s conference and banquet center to 55,000 sq. ft. Gold Mine Mountain, the original play structure inside Klondike Kaven, is replaced with a new multi-level play & spray structure—Bonanza Bluff. Key details include improved sightlines and family-friendliness. The Hurricane thrill slide is also upgraded with lights and sound effects.
  • May 2008: Wilderness opens Wild Rock, its new championship golf course designed by Hurdzan & Fry. The Cannonbowl ride, in the Wild West indoor waterpark, is upgraded with special effects and rebranded as The Black Hole. Walking trails are also added around the resort.
  • June 2008: Due to extreme rainfall, the shoreline of Lake Delton breaches and drains into the Wisconsin River. Wilderness on the Lake remains unharmed.
  • Fall 2008: A 31,471 sq. ft. addition to Glacier Canyon Lodge Conference Center is completed.
  • December 2008: Wild Buccaneer, 3-D blacklight pirate-themed, mini golf (later replaced by Lost Cabin Laser Tag) opens. Goody Gum Drop Sweet & Wild Candy Shoppe (now Candy Cabin) opens in the Wild West region. The resort’s Fitness Center relocates from the far New Frontier region to above the Wild West entrance. Wilderness Resort is named Sauk County Development Corporation’s 2008 Large Business of the Year.
  • March 2009: Wild Abyss, 3-D blacklight ocean-themed, mini golf opens. Klondike Kavern indoor waterpark undergoes renovations.
  • July 2009: Indoor bumper boats debut in Wild West indoor waterpark (later removed and replaced with YeeHaw’s Watering Hole). Built next to Lost World outdoor waterpark, a Jurassic-themed outdoor mini golf course, as well as go-karts & kiddie karts are added.
  • August 2009: The Wilderness Canyon Zip Line Tour opens over the canyon that sits between the Wilderness Hotel and Glacier Canyon Lodge.
  • October 2009:  Tombstone Town Haunted Hotel, Mineshaft Mirror Maze, and Big Fish Mini Golf open (all later replaced by new attractions).

2010’s

  • Spring 2010: All guest rooms in the main Hotel receive upgrades, including new beds, linens, and flat-screen televisions.
  • January 2012: The Northern Lights Sky Ropes Course opens in the Wild West region of the hotel.
  • June 2012: The Lunar Loop & Cosmic Drop extreme thrill slides debut at Lost World outdoor waterpark.
  • Summer 2013: BearFoot Island Sprayground, a fun splash pad area, opens and replaces the B at the New Frontier outdoor waterpark.
  • February 2014: A new 4,000-square-foot, two-story OK Corral Lazer Arena and Marshall Training Lazer Maze open near the New Frontier lobby. (these attractions were later removed for the lobby expansion in 2019)
  • April 2014: Klondike Boardwalk opens outside the mezzanine level of Klondike Kavern indoor waterpark, featuring Klondike Pizza Kitchen, Klondike Kate’s Libations, and Yukon Yogurt.
  • May 2014: Margarita’s Swim-Up Bar opens in The Wild WaterDome, featuring an outdoor seating area that extends into the New Frontier outdoor waterpark.
  • July 2014: Wilderwoods Indoor Go-Kart Trail and Wilderwoods Mega Prize Arcade open in an expanded space that previously served as an indoor skywalk between The Wild WaterDome and New Frontier lobby. Some space from the New Frontier outdoor waterpark is repurposed for this expansion.
  • August 2015: Wilderness breaks ground on its first J-1 worker dormitory.
  • December 2015: Wilderness introduces the Midwest’s first Slideboarding rides, an interactive waterslide gaming experience, at Klondike Kavern. (the gaming component for Slideboarding was removed in 2023)
  • February 2016: D.O.A. Room Escapes, opens the first of their escape room at Wilderness on the Lake: The Hotel and The Basement. (both were later replaced)
  • March 2017: A third escape room, by D.O.A. Room Escapes, The Circus, designed for children ages 4-11, debuts. (this one was also later replaced)
  • May 2017: A brand new four-story playhouse in Dodge ‘Em City replaces the original Timberland Playhouse from 2002. The name of the new structure, Timberland Playhouse, remains the same.
  • Fall 2017: Wilderness breaks ground on a second J-1 worker dormitory.
  • January 2018: Wilderness acquires Field’s at the Wilderness and Sarento’s from the Field brothers.
  • May 2018: Wilderness collaborates with D.O.A. Room Escapes to replace The Hotel room escape with a new Titanic-themed escape room.
  • June 2018: Field’s at the Wilderness unveils The Patio, featuring an outdoor dining area with tables, fire pits, and plush seating for seasonal entertainment.
  • July 2018: Five private cabanas are added to the Wild West indoor waterpark.
  • January 2019: Three Clip ‘N Climb Challenge Walls in Dodge ‘Em City, next to the Timberland Playhouse area, opens.
  • Fall 2019: Wild Canyon Café restaurant closes to make way for Camp Social Food Hall. The New Frontier lobby undergoes a major renovation. The resort’s laser tag and laser maze attractions relocate to the Wild West section. (the laser maze is later removed to accommodate a more engaging selection of arcade games). Construction begins on Take Flight, the first theater-style fly ride attraction in Wisconsin. D.O.A. Room Escapes begins construction on The Twister at Wilderness on the Lake.

2020’s

  • Spring 2020: The Lost Cabin Laser Tag Arena opens inside Dodge ’em City, located in the Wild West region of the hotel.
  • Summer 2020: D.O.A. Room Escapes replaces The Basement with Twister.
  • September 2020: Take Flight, the first theater-style fly ride attraction in Wisconsin, debuts.
  • Summer 2021: Tacolicious Food Truck opens at Lost World outdoor waterpark.
  • December 2021: Molly’s Shake Shoppe opens inside The Wild WaterDome.
  • April 2022: Renovations begin on all 446 main hotel guest rooms and the Wild West indoor waterpark. Wilderness also announced that Thirsty Buffalo will be removed and replaced by Swimm’n Chick’n.
  • June 2022: Mama Tiger Korean BBQ opens at Lake Wilderness outdoor waterpark.
  • July 2022: Mission: MARS by D.O.A. Room Escape debuts, replacing The Circus escape room.
  • November 2022: The newly renovated Wild West indoor waterpark reopens, featuring: Ransack Ridge – a new interactive play structure. Twisted Trails – a two-lane dueling tube slide, Warped Wagons – a two-lane dueling mat racer ride, and Yeehaw’s Watering Hole – a new swim-up bar
  • December 2022: RFID wristbands are introduced, allowing guests to unlock their guest room doors and make purchases throughout the resort with a simple scan.
  • January 2023: Bear Paw Funnel Cakes opens at the Wild West indoor waterpark.
  • March 2023: Wilderness announces the development of eight 5 Bedroom Treehouse Cabins, with an opening date of August 2023. A newly refurbished and expanded OP’s Market is also unveiled in the Wild West region.
  • June 2023: Daily Dough opens inside Camp Social Food Hall.
  • August 2023: The first of eight 5 Bedroom Treehouse Cabins becomes available for guests.
  • September 2023: Mama Tiger Korean BBQ expands with a second, year-round location inside Camp Social Food Hall.