Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin

Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin
Downtown Wisconsin Dells (WIS 23)
Nickname(s): 
The Dells, The Waterpark Capital of the World
Location of Wisconsin Dells in Wisconsin
Wisconsin Dells
Wisconsin Dells
Coordinates: 43°38′15″N 89°46′44″W / 43.6374°N 89.7788°W / 43.6374; -89.7788
Country United States
State Wisconsin
Counties
Founded1857
Renamed1931
Government
  TypeMayor–council
  MayorEdward Wojnicz
Area
  Total
8.18 sq mi (21.19 km2)
  Land7.84 sq mi (20.3 km2)
  Water0.34 sq mi (0.89 km2)
Elevation
909 ft (277 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total
2,942
  Density375.3/sq mi (144.9/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
  Summer (DST)UTC−5 (Central)
ZIP Code
53965
Area code608
FIPS code55-88150
GNIS feature ID1576900
Websitewww.citywd.org

Wisconsin Dells is a city in Columbia, Sauk, Adams and Juneau counties in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. The city takes its name from the Dells of the Wisconsin River, a scenic gorge that features sandstone formations along the banks of the Wisconsin River. Wisconsin Dells is a popular Midwestern tourist destination, home to several water parks and tourist attractions.

The city had a population of 2,942 as of the 2020 census. Wisconsin Dells is about 42 miles (68 km) northwest of Madison, the state's capital city. It is located in the greater Madison metropolitan area.