If you live or plan to travel to Mount Horeb, Wisconsin in Dane County, please use this page as a resource to better understand not only where to fly, but also where it is safest to fly a drone: Best Places to Fly a Drone in Mount Horeb.
Disclaimer: I am not liable for your decisions if anything happens to you and / or your drone. It may be worthwhile investing in DJI Care Refresh to keep you flying!
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Google Map of Mount Horeb, Wisconsin: https://goo.gl/maps/iFi3gnZQAqUY6EBA9
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1 — Stewart Lake County Park
3106 Co Hwy JG, Mt Horeb, Wisconsin 53572
- Airspace Class: Class G — Uncontrolled
- Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/BHUZkrKE1v1WgxRB6
This is a beautiful lake surrounded by a beautiful landscape. The photo below was actually taken during the autumn coloration.
If the park is too busy, you can also consider taking off from the Family Aquatic Center, but for the visibility of your aircraft, it is best to approach the park closer.
Nearby Warnings from Kittyhawk
2 — Donald County Park
1945 WI-92 Trunk, Mt Horeb, WI 53572
- Airspace Class: Class G — Uncontrolled
- Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/F5Te562fWazVM2uF8
I haven’t had a chance to fly at this park, but when I look at what is available on Google Maps, there are streams, grasslands and beautiful rock formations! Horseback riding and dogs welcome.
I would not recommend flying very high in this area. Check the Kittyhawk warning in this area because there is a privately owned aerodrome within 1.20 miles of Donald County Park. I just want you to be aware of these potential risks to prevent an accident. Always fly with caution, as you should anyway.
Nearby Warnings from Kittyhawk
3 — Sunrise Park
119 Telemark Pkwy, Mt Horeb, WI 53572
- Airspace Class: Class G — Uncontrolled
- Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/FAk3RBEkos1XriQ28
Even if it is not Stewart Lake, there could be other interesting possibilities, as the skate park is located here. Also, the nearby Norsk Golf Club would provide a beautiful landscape.
Nearby Warnings from Kittyhawk
4 — Waltz Park
601 Reid Dr, Mt Horeb, WI 53572
- Airspace Class: Class G — Uncontrolled
- Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/4Xt1nHQBh3PAP42XA
Waltz Park is located on Brian Street on the Village’s northeast side, Waltz Park includes a playground, basketball court, sand volleyball court, soccer field, ball diamond and a sledding hill. Waltz Park also has a reservable, open shelter with electric outlets you could use to charge up your drone batteries, restrooms and six picnic tables. Being adjacent to the Military Ridge State Trail, Waltz Park has become a popular rest stop for bikers and hikers.
Nearby Warnings from Kittyhawk
5 — Liberty Park
1201 Cox Dr, Mt Horeb, WI 53572
- Airspace Class: Class G — Uncontrolled
- Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/WNX46JSytvYtvhCF6
Liberty Park is located east of the Military Ridge Trail overpass on Cox Drive. Its’ main feature is a full-grown, irrigated soccer field, which is heavily used from spring to fall. The park also has a shelter with outlets to recharge your drone batteries, a concession area, a water fountain, six picnic tables and restrooms. There is also a small playground. Liberty Park is also a place to go sledding in winter.
Nearby Warnings from Kittyhawk
Kittyhawk Flight Data
1 — Warnings for Stewart Lake County Park
Docken Field Airport
Kittyhawk
Mount Horeb, Wisconsin
Type: Private Use Aerodrome
Status: Operational
Distance: 2.10 miles (from the center of Stewart Lake)
Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/1gT8brUYQK3bDwG1A
2 — Warnings for Donald County Park
Hecklers’ Strip
Kittyhawk
Mount Horeb, Wisconsin
Type: Private Use Aerodrome
Status: Operational
Distance: 1.20 miles (from the Donald County Park)
Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/AypH1N9uVX1QiuQt9
3 — Warnings for Sunrise Park
Docken Field Airport
Mount Horeb, Wisconsin
Type: Private Use Aerodrome
Status: Operational
Distance: 2.43 miles (from the Sunrise Park)
Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/1gT8brUYQK3bDwG1AHecklers’ Strip
Kittyhawk
Mount Horeb, Wisconsin
Type: Private Use Aerodrome
Status: Operational
Distance: 3.40 miles (from the Sunrise Park)
Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/AypH1N9uVX1QiuQt9
4 — Warnings for Waltz Park
Docken Field Airport
Kittyhawk
Mount Horeb, Wisconsin
Type: Private Use Aerodrome
Status: Operational
Distance: 2.39 miles (from the Waltz Park)
Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/1gT8brUYQK3bDwG1A
5 — Warnings for Liberty Park
Docken Field Airport
Kittyhawk
Mount Horeb, Wisconsin
Type: Private Use Aerodrome
Status: Operational
Distance: 1.83 miles (from Liberty Park)
Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/1gT8brUYQK3bDwG1A
I wanted to include Grundahl Park, but found it too close to the Private Use Aerodrome.