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Wisconsin Dells essentials

The practical stuff: groceries, a pharmacy, urgent care, the nearest ER, laundry, gas and EV charging. See what's open now and what's closest to where you're staying.

Good to know. Listed because they're useful to visitors, not as recommendations. In an emergency, call 911.

Getting around: the Dells in 9 areas, with drive times from our homes.
  • Downtown (about 10 minutes): Broadway, the riverfront and the boat docks
  • North of downtown (5 to 15 minutes): River Road, the Upper Dells and the countryside near our homes
  • Hwy 13 and north Parkway (about 12 minutes): Hwy 13 by I-90/94 and the top of the Parkway
  • The Parkway (15 to 20 minutes): The Hwy 12 strip: Noah's Ark, Mt. Olympus, the Ducks
  • Lake Delton (15 to 20 minutes): The village, the lake, Wilderness and County A
  • Kalahari and Great Wolf (20 to 25 minutes): The south end of the Parkway by I-90/94 exit 92 and the outlets
  • Mirror Lake and Ho-Chunk (20 to 25 minutes): Mirror Lake State Park, Ishnala and the casino
  • Baraboo and Devil's Lake (30 to 40 minutes): Devil's Lake, Circus World and downtown Baraboo
  • Further out (30 minutes or more): Worth the drive: Mauston, Reedsburg, Portage and beyond

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Groceries (5)

Dollar General

Lake Delton

A quick stop for snacks, drinks, paper goods and small vacation supplies, near Land of Natura.

Best for:
Grabbing a few basics fast
Hours
  • Mon to Sun: 8 am to 9 pm

Hours change by season. Check before you go.

Festival Foods

Baraboo and Devil's Lake

A large, modern supermarket in Baraboo with a big deli, bakery and prepared foods.

Best for:
A full grocery run if you're staying south or visiting Devil's Lake
Hours
  • Mon to Sun: 6 am to 10 pm

Hours change by season. Check before you go.

  • Deli
  • Pharmacy inside

Maurer's Market IGA

Downtown

The local grocery store downtown, a block off Broadway, with a deli and a butcher counter.

Best for:
Stocking the kitchen without fighting Walmart crowds
Hours
  • Mon to Sun: 7 am to 9 pm

Hours change by season. Check before you go.

  • Deli
  • Butcher counter

The Meat Market

Lake Delton

A small butcher shop in Lake Delton with fresh meats, brats and steaks for the grill.

Best for:
Steaks and brats for a cookout at your rental
Know before you go:
Closes earlier than the grocery stores, around 6 pm on weekdays.
Hours
  • Mon: 9 am to 6 pm
  • Tue: Closed
  • Wed to Fri: 9 am to 6 pm
  • Sat: 9 am to 5 pm
  • Sun: 10 am to 2 pm

Hours change by season. Check before you go.

  • Butcher counter

Walmart Supercenter

Lake Delton

The big one-stop shop near the I-90/94 exit in Lake Delton: groceries, swimsuits, sunscreen, chargers and a pharmacy.

Best for:
A big grocery run and anything you forgot to pack
Know before you go:
The pharmacy inside keeps shorter hours than the store, about 9 am to 7 pm on weekdays.
Hours
  • Mon to Sun: 6 am to 11 pm

Hours change by season. Check before you go.

  • Pharmacy inside
  • Open late

Pharmacy (1)

Walgreens

Hwy 13 and north Parkway

The drugstore on Highway 13 north of downtown, with a drive-thru pharmacy, first aid, sunscreen and snacks.

Best for:
Prescriptions and medicine cabinet basics
Know before you go:
The store is open until 11 pm, but the pharmacy closes earlier (about 6 pm, 5 pm on weekends) and closes for a half hour around lunch. Call ahead to transfer a prescription.
Hours
  • Mon to Sun: 7 am to 11 pm

Hours change by season. Check before you go.

  • Drive-thru pharmacy
  • Open late

Urgent care and ER (3)

Delton Family Medical Center

Lake Delton

A Mile Bluff family clinic in Lake Delton near the interstate, open weekdays.

Best for:
A weekday clinic visit when you can call ahead
Know before you go:
Call first and ask about same-day appointments for visitors.
Hours
  • Mon to Fri: 8 am to 4:30 pm
  • Sat to Sun: Closed

Hours change by season. Check before you go.

SSM Health St. Clare Hospital Emergency Room

Baraboo and Devil's Lake

The nearest hospital emergency room, in Baraboo, open 24 hours.

Best for:
Emergencies and anything after urgent care hours
Know before you go:
It's about 20 to 25 minutes from most of the Dells. In an emergency, call 911.
Hours
  • Mon to Sun: midnight to midnight

Hours change by season. Check before you go.

  • 24 hours

SSM Health Urgent Care

Lake Delton

The walk-in urgent care on the Parkway in Lake Delton for minor injuries and illnesses, with X-ray on site.

Best for:
Earaches, pink eye, sprains and other non-emergencies
Know before you go:
Bring your insurance card. For anything serious, go to the emergency room in Baraboo or call 911.
Hours
  • Mon to Wed: 9 am to 5 pm
  • Thu to Sat: 9 am to 8 pm
  • Sun: 9 am to 5 pm

Hours change by season. Check before you go.

  • Walk-in

Gas and convenience (1)

Kwik Trip

Lake Delton and Downtown and Hwy 13 and north Parkway and Kalahari and Great Wolf

Wisconsin's favorite gas station chain: fuel, coffee, hot food, groceries, ice and firewood, most open 24 hours.

4 locations:
Near I-90/94 (Munroe Ave) (532 W Munroe Ave, Wisconsin Dells); Downtown (Broadway) (1013 Broadway, Wisconsin Dells); Highway 13 north (420 WI-13, Wisconsin Dells); Parkway near Kalahari (1171 Wisconsin Dells Pkwy S, Baraboo)
Best for:
Gas, ice, milk, bananas and Glazers
Know before you go:
The big one on Munroe Ave near I-90/94 has the most room and the most pumps.
Hours
  • Mon to Sun: midnight to midnight

Hours change by season. Check before you go.

  • 24 hours

EV charging (2)

IONNA Charging Station

Kalahari and Great Wolf

A covered DC fast-charging stop near the Kalahari exit, with CCS and Tesla-style (NACS) plugs and card payment.

Best for:
A fast charge with food nearby
Know before you go:
You can pay with a card or phone, no app required.
Hours
  • Mon to Sun: midnight to midnight

Hours change by season. Check before you go.

  • 24 hours
  • Fast charging
Map and photosUpdated Oct 2026

Tesla Supercharger

Hwy 13 and north Parkway

A Tesla Supercharger on Highway 13 north of downtown.

Best for:
Topping up a Tesla near the Upper Dells
Hours
  • Mon to Sun: midnight to midnight

Hours change by season. Check before you go.

  • 24 hours
  • Fast charging
Map and photosUpdated Oct 2026

Laundromat (1)

Church Street Laundromat

Downtown

A self-serve laundromat in Wisconsin Dells, handy for wet towels and swimsuits on a longer trip.

Best for:
A laundry stop mid-trip
Hours
  • Mon to Sun: 6 am to 10 pm

Hours change by season. Check before you go.

Liquor and beer (1)

BWP Liquor Dells-Delton

Lake Delton

A big liquor store on the Parkway with a large selection of Wisconsin craft beer, wine and spirits, including build-your-own six-packs.

Best for:
Wisconsin beer for the cooler
Hours
  • Mon to Sun: 9 am to 9 pm

Hours change by season. Check before you go.

List last updated Oct 2026.

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