State Parks Near Beaver Dam, Wisconsin
20 state park units lie within 50 miles of Beaver Dam. The closest is Wild Goose State Trail, about 12 mi northeast of town. 1 park is within 25 miles, close enough for an evening visit.
- Closest park
- Wild Goose State Trail12 mi northeast
- Within 25 miles
- 1of 20 within 50 mi
- With camping
- 9parks list campsites
- Dog-friendly
- 4pets allowed
State parks near Beaver Dam, nearest first
Straight-line distance from central Beaver Dam; driving distance is usually longer.
Wild Goose State Trail
Things to do include horseback riding and biking.
Hours, fees and rules for Wild Goose State Trail →Mascoutin Valley State Trail
The park supports horseback riding and biking.
Hours, fees and rules for Mascoutin Valley State Trail →Aztalan State Park
Visitors come for canoeing and kayaking, hunting in season, boating, fishing, and hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Aztalan State Park →Kettle Moraine State Forest – Pike Lake Unit
The park supports canoeing and kayaking, hunting in season, boating, swimming, and biking. Camping is available: 32 campsites across 2 camping areas, including tent sites and primitive or hike-in sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Kettle Moraine State Forest – Pike Lake Unit →Glacial Drumlin State Trail
The park supports hunting in season, biking, and hiking. For overnight stays there are campsites (tent sites).
Hours, fees and rules for Glacial Drumlin State Trail →Eisenbahn State Trail
Visitors come for biking and hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Eisenbahn State Trail →Kettle Moraine State Forest – Loew Lake Unit
Visitors come for horseback riding, canoeing and kayaking, hunting in season, boating, and fishing.
Hours, fees and rules for Kettle Moraine State Forest – Loew Lake Unit →Lizard Mound State Park
Things to do include hiking and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Lizard Mound State Park →Kettle Moraine State Forest – Northern Unit
Popular activities here are cross-country skiing, horseback riding, winter sports, canoeing and kayaking, and hunting in season. Camping is available: 200 campsites across 4 camping areas, including tent sites and group camping.
Hours, fees and rules for Kettle Moraine State Forest – Northern Unit →Kettle Moraine State Forest – Lapham Peak Unit
Visitors come for horseback riding, biking, hiking, and picnicking. Overnight options include campsites, with tent sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Kettle Moraine State Forest – Lapham Peak Unit →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 →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 →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 →Kettle Moraine State Forest – Southern Unit
Things to do include horseback riding, canoeing and kayaking, hunting in season, boating, and swimming. Camping is available: 264 campsites across 7 camping areas, including tent sites, primitive or hike-in sites, and group camping.
Hours, fees and rules for Kettle Moraine State Forest – Southern Unit →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 →Kettle Moraine State Forest – Mukwonago River Unit
Covering about 986 acres, Kettle Moraine State Forest – Mukwonago River Unit lies in Waukesha County, about 3 miles southeast of Eagle.
Hours, fees and rules for Kettle Moraine State Forest – Mukwonago River Unit →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 →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 →Havenwoods State Forest
The park supports biking, hiking, and picnicking. The official site lists about 6 miles of trails.
Hours, fees and rules for Havenwoods State Forest →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 →
Best picks by activity
Camping near Beaver Dam
- Kettle Moraine State Forest – Pike Lake Unit 28 mi east · 32 campsites
- Glacial Drumlin State Trail 30 mi south · Campground listed
- Kettle Moraine State Forest – Northern Unit 36 mi east · 200 campsites
- Kettle Moraine State Forest – Lapham Peak Unit 37 mi southeast · Campground listed
- Lake Kegonsa State Park 39 mi southwest · Campground listed
+ 4 more in the list above
Dog-friendly state parks near Beaver Dam
- Aztalan State Park 28 mi south · Pets allowed under park rules
- Lake Kegonsa State Park 39 mi southwest · Pets allowed under park rules
- Kettle Moraine State Forest – Southern Unit 44 mi south · Pets allowed under park rules
- Havenwoods State Forest 49 mi southeast · Pets allowed under park rules
Swimming near Beaver Dam
- Kettle Moraine State Forest – Pike Lake Unit 28 mi east · Beach, pool or swim area
- Kettle Moraine State Forest – Northern Unit 36 mi east · Beach, pool or swim area
- Governor Nelson State Park 38 mi southwest · Beach, pool or swim area
- Lake Kegonsa State Park 39 mi southwest · Beach, pool or swim area
- Kettle Moraine State Forest – Southern Unit 44 mi south · Beach, pool or swim area
+ 2 more in the list above
Hiking near Beaver Dam
- Aztalan State Park 28 mi south · Hiking trails listed
- Kettle Moraine State Forest – Pike Lake Unit 28 mi east · Hiking trails listed
- Glacial Drumlin State Trail 30 mi south · Hiking trails listed
- Eisenbahn State Trail 30 mi east · Hiking trails listed
- Kettle Moraine State Forest – Loew Lake Unit 31 mi southeast · Hiking trails listed
+ 11 more in the list above
Fishing near Beaver Dam
- Aztalan State Park 28 mi south · Fishing listed
- Kettle Moraine State Forest – Pike Lake Unit 28 mi east · Fishing listed
- Kettle Moraine State Forest – Loew Lake Unit 31 mi southeast · Fishing listed
- Kettle Moraine State Forest – Northern Unit 36 mi east · Fishing listed
- Governor Nelson State Park 38 mi southwest · Fishing listed
+ 6 more in the list above
Questions about state parks near Beaver Dam
What is the closest state park to Beaver Dam?
Wild Goose State Trail is the closest, about 12 miles northeast of Beaver Dam in a straight line. Next are Mascoutin Valley State Trail and Aztalan State Park.
How many state parks are near Beaver Dam?
20 state park units are within 50 miles, and 1 within 25 miles. That includes parks, recreation areas, historic sites and natural areas run by the state.
Which state parks near Beaver Dam have camping?
9 parks list camping, the nearest being Kettle Moraine State Forest – Pike Lake Unit, Glacial Drumlin State Trail and Kettle Moraine State Forest – Northern Unit. Check each park page for site types, hookups and how to reserve.
Are dogs allowed at state parks near Beaver Dam?
Yes, at 4 parks, including Aztalan State Park, Lake Kegonsa State Park and Kettle Moraine State Forest – Southern Unit. Dogs usually must be leashed, and some areas such as beaches or buildings may be off-limits.
Are there free state parks near Beaver Dam?
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.
State parks near other cities
- Near Watertown, WI20 mi south
- Near Windsor, WI27 mi southwest
- Near Fond du Lac, WI29 mi northeast
- Near Oconomowoc, WI30 mi southeast
- Near West Bend, WI33 mi east
- Near Madison, WI40 mi southwest
- Near Oshkosh, WI41 mi north
- Near Whitewater, WI44 mi south
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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.