State Parks Near Fond du Lac, Wisconsin
16 state park units lie within 50 miles of Fond du Lac. The closest is Mascoutin Valley State Trail, about 8 mi west of town. 4 parks are within 25 miles, close enough for an evening visit.
- Closest park
- Mascoutin Valley State Trail8 mi west
- Within 25 miles
- 4of 16 within 50 mi
- With camping
- 5parks list campsites
- Dog-friendly
- 2pets allowed
State parks near Fond du Lac, nearest first
Straight-line distance from central Fond du Lac; driving distance is usually longer.
Mascoutin Valley State Trail
The park supports horseback riding and biking.
Hours, fees and rules for Mascoutin Valley State Trail →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 →Wild Goose State Trail
Things to do include horseback riding and biking.
Hours, fees and rules for Wild Goose State Trail →Eisenbahn State Trail
Visitors come for biking and hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Eisenbahn State Trail →Lizard Mound State Park
Things to do include hiking and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Lizard Mound State Park →High Cliff State Park
Visitors come for horseback riding, canoeing and kayaking, hunting in season, boating, and swimming. Overnight options include campsites, with tent sites and group camping.
Hours, fees and rules for High Cliff State Park →Friendship State Trail
Things to do include horseback riding and biking.
Hours, fees and rules for Friendship State Trail →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 →Kohler-Andrae State Park
Visitors come for horseback riding, canoeing and kayaking, hunting in season, boating, and swimming. Camping is available: 2 camping areas, including tent sites and group camping.
Hours, fees and rules for Kohler-Andrae State Park →Harrington Beach State Park
Things to do include horseback riding, canoeing and kayaking, hunting in season, boating, and swimming. Camping is available: campsites, including tent sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Harrington Beach State Park →Fischer Creek State Recreation Area
Fischer Creek State Recreation Area is a 120-acre recreation area in Manitowoc County, about 2 miles northeast of Cleveland.
Hours, fees and rules for Fischer Creek State Recreation Area →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 →Devil's River State Trail
Popular activities here are biking.
Hours, fees and rules for Devil's River State Trail →Lost Dauphin State Park
Covering about 11 acres, Lost Dauphin State Park lies in Brown County, about 4 miles southwest of De Pere.
Hours, fees and rules for Lost Dauphin State Park →Fox River State Trail
Things to do include horseback riding and biking.
Hours, fees and rules for Fox River State Trail →Newton Blackmour State Trail
Things to do include horseback riding and biking.
Hours, fees and rules for Newton Blackmour State Trail →
Best picks by activity
Camping near Fond du Lac
- Kettle Moraine State Forest – Northern Unit 17 mi southeast · 200 campsites
- High Cliff State Park 28 mi north · Campground listed
- Kettle Moraine State Forest – Pike Lake Unit 32 mi south · 32 campsites
- Kohler-Andrae State Park 37 mi east · Campground listed
- Harrington Beach State Park 37 mi southeast · Campground listed
Dog-friendly state parks near Fond du Lac
- High Cliff State Park 28 mi north · Pets allowed under park rules
- Harrington Beach State Park 37 mi southeast · Pets allowed under park rules
Swimming near Fond du Lac
- Kettle Moraine State Forest – Northern Unit 17 mi southeast · Beach, pool or swim area
- High Cliff State Park 28 mi north · Beach, pool or swim area
- Kettle Moraine State Forest – Pike Lake Unit 32 mi south · Beach, pool or swim area
- Kohler-Andrae State Park 37 mi east · Beach, pool or swim area
- Harrington Beach State Park 37 mi southeast · Beach, pool or swim area
Hiking near Fond du Lac
- Kettle Moraine State Forest – Northern Unit 17 mi southeast · Hiking trails listed
- Eisenbahn State Trail 20 mi southeast · Hiking trails listed
- Lizard Mound State Park 26 mi southeast · Hiking trails listed
- High Cliff State Park 28 mi north · Hiking trails listed
- Kettle Moraine State Forest – Pike Lake Unit 32 mi south · Hiking trails listed
+ 3 more in the list above
Fishing near Fond du Lac
- Kettle Moraine State Forest – Northern Unit 17 mi southeast · Fishing listed
- High Cliff State Park 28 mi north · Fishing listed
- Kettle Moraine State Forest – Pike Lake Unit 32 mi south · Fishing listed
- Kohler-Andrae State Park 37 mi east · Fishing listed
- Harrington Beach State Park 37 mi southeast · Fishing listed
+ 1 more in the list above
Questions about state parks near Fond du Lac
What is the closest state park to Fond du Lac?
Mascoutin Valley State Trail is the closest, about 8 miles west of Fond du Lac in a straight line. Next are Kettle Moraine State Forest – Northern Unit and Wild Goose State Trail.
How many state parks are near Fond du Lac?
16 state park units are within 50 miles, and 4 within 25 miles. That includes parks, recreation areas, historic sites and natural areas run by the state.
Which state parks near Fond du Lac have camping?
5 parks list camping, the nearest being Kettle Moraine State Forest – Northern Unit, High Cliff State Park and Kettle Moraine State Forest – Pike Lake Unit. Check each park page for site types, hookups and how to reserve.
Are dogs allowed at state parks near Fond du Lac?
Yes, at 2 parks, including High Cliff State Park and Harrington Beach 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 Fond du Lac?
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 Oshkosh, WI18 mi north
- Near West Bend, WI28 mi southeast
- Near Beaver Dam, WI29 mi southwest
- Near Appleton, WI35 mi north
- Near Sheboygan, WI35 mi east
- Near Watertown, WI43 mi south
- Near Manitowoc, WI44 mi northeast
- Near Oconomowoc, WI46 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.