State Parks Near Baraboo, Wisconsin
22 state park units lie within 50 miles of Baraboo. The closest is Devil's Lake State Park, about 3 mi south of town. 6 parks are within 25 miles, close enough for an evening visit.
- Closest park
- Devil's Lake State Park3 mi south
- Within 25 miles
- 6of 22 within 50 mi
- With camping
- 16parks list campsites
- Dog-friendly
- 5pets allowed
State parks near Baraboo, nearest first
Straight-line distance from central Baraboo; driving distance is usually longer.
Devil's Lake State Park
The park supports rock climbing, canoeing and kayaking, hunting in season, boating, and swimming. The official site lists about 30 miles of trails. Camping is available: 4 camping areas, including tent sites and group camping.
Hours, fees and rules for Devil's Lake State Park →Sauk Prairie State Recreation Area
Sauk Prairie State Recreation Area is a 3,375-acre recreation area in Sauk County, about 7 miles south of Baraboo.
Hours, fees and rules for Sauk Prairie State Recreation Area →Mirror Lake State Park
The park supports canoeing and kayaking, hunting in season, boating, swimming, and biking. Camping is available: 68 campsites across 2 camping areas, including tent sites and group camping.
Hours, fees and rules for Mirror Lake State Park →Rocky Arbor State Park
Visitors come for hunting in season, hiking, and picnicking. Camping is available: campsites, including tent sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Rocky Arbor State Park →Natural Bridge State Park
The park supports hunting in season and hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Natural Bridge State Park →400 State Trail
Popular activities here are horseback riding and biking.
Hours, fees and rules for 400 State Trail →Tower Hill State Park
Visitors come for canoeing and kayaking, hunting in season, fishing, hiking, and picnicking. The official site lists about 2 miles of trails. Camping is available: 10 campsites, including tent sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Tower Hill State Park →Governor Nelson State Park
Things to do include canoeing and kayaking, boating, swimming, biking, and fishing. Its trail network totals roughly 8 miles, according to the park.
Hours, fees and rules for Governor Nelson State Park →Cross Plains State Park
Popular activities here are hunting in season, fishing, and hiking. Its trail network totals roughly 11.5 miles, according to the park.
Hours, fees and rules for Cross Plains State Park →Blue Mound State Park
Things to do include hunting in season, swimming, biking, hiking, and picnicking. Its trail network totals roughly 20 miles, according to the park. Camping is available: 78 campsites, including tent sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Blue Mound State Park →Hillsboro State Trail
Covering about 54 acres, Hillsboro State Trail lies in Juneau County, in Hillsboro.
Hours, fees and rules for Hillsboro State Trail →Military Ridge State Trail
The park supports biking and hiking. For overnight stays there are campsites (tent sites).
Hours, fees and rules for Military Ridge State Trail →Buckhorn State Park
Popular activities here are canoeing and kayaking, hunting in season, boating, swimming, and biking. For overnight stays there are 69 campsites across 2 camping areas (tent sites).
Hours, fees and rules for Buckhorn State Park →Capital Springs State Recreation Area
The park supports canoeing and kayaking, hunting in season, boating, biking, and fishing. The official site lists about 6 miles of trails. Camping is available: campsites, including tent sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Capital Springs State Recreation Area →Roche-A-Cri State Park
Things to do include hunting in season, fishing, hiking, and picnicking. Overnight options include campsites, with tent sites. The park says there are no showers.
Hours, fees and rules for Roche-A-Cri State Park →Governor Dodge State Park
Things to do include horseback riding, canoeing and kayaking, hunting in season, boating, and swimming.
Hours, fees and rules for Governor Dodge State Park →Lake Kegonsa State Park
Popular activities here are canoeing and kayaking, hunting in season, boating, swimming, and fishing. For overnight stays there are campsites (tent sites).
Hours, fees and rules for Lake Kegonsa State Park →Mill Bluff State Park
Popular activities here are hunting in season, swimming, biking, hiking, and picnicking. Camping is available: 21 campsites, including tent sites. The park says there are no showers.
Hours, fees and rules for Mill Bluff State Park →Wildcat Mountain State Park
Things to do include horseback riding, canoeing and kayaking, hunting in season, fishing, and hiking. Camping is available: 44 campsites across 4 camping areas, including tent sites, group camping, and equestrian camping.
Hours, fees and rules for Wildcat Mountain State Park →New Glarus Woods State Park
Popular activities here are hunting in season, biking, hiking, and picnicking. Camping is available: campsites, including tent sites.
Hours, fees and rules for New Glarus Woods State Park →Elroy-Sparta State Trail
Visitors come for hunting in season and biking. Camping is available: campsites, including tent sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Elroy-Sparta State Trail →Yellowstone Lake State Park
Visitors come for canoeing and kayaking, hunting in season, boating, swimming, and biking. Overnight options include campsites, with tent sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Yellowstone Lake State Park →
Best picks by activity
Camping near Baraboo
- Devil's Lake State Park 3 mi south · Campground listed
- Mirror Lake State Park 7 mi northwest · 68 campsites
- Rocky Arbor State Park 12 mi north · Campground listed
- Tower Hill State Park 27 mi southwest · 10 campsites
- Blue Mound State Park 31 mi south · 78 campsites
+ 11 more in the list above
Dog-friendly state parks near Baraboo
- Blue Mound State Park 31 mi south · Pets allowed under park rules
- Roche-A-Cri State Park 37 mi north · Pets allowed under park rules
- Lake Kegonsa State Park 42 mi southeast · Pets allowed under park rules
- Mill Bluff State Park 44 mi northwest · Pets allowed under park rules
- Wildcat Mountain State Park 45 mi west · Pets allowed under park rules
Swimming near Baraboo
- Devil's Lake State Park 3 mi south · Beach, pool or swim area
- Mirror Lake State Park 7 mi northwest · Beach, pool or swim area
- Governor Nelson State Park 27 mi southeast · Beach, pool or swim area
- Blue Mound State Park 31 mi south · Beach, pool or swim area
- Buckhorn State Park 36 mi north · Beach, pool or swim area
+ 4 more in the list above
Hiking near Baraboo
- Devil's Lake State Park 3 mi south · Hiking trails listed
- Mirror Lake State Park 7 mi northwest · Hiking trails listed
- Rocky Arbor State Park 12 mi north · Hiking trails listed
- Natural Bridge State Park 13 mi southwest · Hiking trails listed
- Tower Hill State Park 27 mi southwest · Hiking trails listed
+ 13 more in the list above
Fishing near Baraboo
- Devil's Lake State Park 3 mi south · Fishing listed
- Mirror Lake State Park 7 mi northwest · Fishing listed
- Tower Hill State Park 27 mi southwest · Fishing listed
- Governor Nelson State Park 27 mi southeast · Fishing listed
- Cross Plains State Park 27 mi south · Fishing listed
+ 7 more in the list above
Questions about state parks near Baraboo
What is the closest state park to Baraboo?
Devil's Lake State Park is the closest, about 3 miles south of Baraboo in a straight line. Next are Sauk Prairie State Recreation Area and Mirror Lake State Park.
How many state parks are near Baraboo?
22 state park units are within 50 miles, and 6 within 25 miles. That includes parks, recreation areas, historic sites and natural areas run by the state.
Which state parks near Baraboo have camping?
16 parks list camping, the nearest being Devil's Lake State Park, Mirror Lake State Park and Rocky Arbor State Park. Check each park page for site types, hookups and how to reserve.
Are dogs allowed at state parks near Baraboo?
Yes, at 5 parks, including Blue Mound State Park, Roche-A-Cri State Park and Lake Kegonsa State Park. Dogs usually must be leashed, and some areas such as beaches or buildings may be off-limits.
Are there free state parks near Baraboo?
None of the nearby parks list free entry; most charge a daily vehicle fee or accept an annual pass. Fees are on each park page.
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- Near Reedsburg, WI14 mi west
- Near Windsor, WI28 mi southeast
- Near Madison, WI31 mi southeast
- Near Beaver Dam, WI46 mi east
- Near Watertown, WI54 mi east
- Near Monroe, WI60 mi south
- Near Wisconsin Rapids, WI64 mi north
- Near Janesville, WI65 mi southeast
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Built from official park data and updated as parks change; this list was last rebuilt Oct 30, 2026. Features shown are those the official source lists. Filter these parks on the map.