State Parks Near Monroe, Wisconsin
24 state park units lie within 50 miles of Monroe, including 9 parks across the line in Illinois and Iowa. The closest is Cadiz Springs State Recreation Area, about 7 mi west of town. 6 parks are within 25 miles, close enough for an evening visit.
- Closest park
- Cadiz Springs State Recreation Area7 mi west
- Within 25 miles
- 6of 24 within 50 mi
- With camping
- 172 with cabins
- Dog-friendly
- 6pets allowed
State parks near Monroe, nearest first
Straight-line distance from central Monroe; driving distance is usually longer.
Cadiz Springs State Recreation Area
Things to do include canoeing and kayaking, hunting in season, boating, swimming, and fishing. Its trail network totals roughly 8 miles, according to the park.
Hours, fees and rules for Cadiz Springs State Recreation Area →Sugar River State Trail
The park supports hunting in season, biking, and hiking. For overnight stays there are campsites (tent sites).
Hours, fees and rules for Sugar River State Trail →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 →Lake Le-Aqua-Na State Recreation Area
The official site lists about 8.5 miles of trails.
Hours, fees and rules for Lake Le-Aqua-Na State Recreation Area →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 →Apple River Canyon State Park
For overnight stays there are campsites (tent sites).
Hours, fees and rules for Apple River Canyon State Park →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →Pecatonica State Trail
Visitors come for off-highway vehicle riding, horseback riding, and biking.
Hours, fees and rules for Pecatonica State Trail →Belmont Mound State Park
The park supports hunting in season, hiking, and picnicking. The official site lists about 2.5 miles of trails.
Hours, fees and rules for Belmont Mound 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 →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 →Rock Cut State Park
Rock Cut State Park is a 3,080-acre park in Winnebago County, in Loves Park.
Hours, fees and rules for Rock Cut State Park →Mississippi Palisades State Park
In Carroll County, about 4 miles northwest of Savanna, Mississippi Palisades State Park covers about 2,500 acres.
Hours, fees and rules for Mississippi Palisades State Park →Lowden State Park
Covering about 204 acres, Lowden State Park lies in Ogle County, in Oregon.
Hours, fees and rules for Lowden State Park →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 →White Pines Forest State Park
Roofed lodging includes lodge rooms.
Hours, fees and rules for White Pines Forest State Park →Castle Rock State Park
The official site lists about 6 miles of trails.
Hours, fees and rules for Castle Rock State Park →Lowden-Miller
In Ogle County, about 10 miles northeast of Dixon, Lowden-Miller covers about 2,347 acres.
Hours, fees and rules for Lowden-Miller →Bellevue State Park
Popular activities here are hunting in season, wildlife watching, and hiking. Camping is available: campsites, including RV sites with full hookups, group camping, and showers. There are also lodge rooms for rent.
Hours, fees and rules for Bellevue State Park →
Best picks by activity
Camping near Monroe
- Sugar River State Trail 11 mi northeast · Campground listed
- New Glarus Woods State Park 13 mi north · Campground listed
- Lake Le-Aqua-Na State Recreation Area 16 mi southwest · Campground listed
- Yellowstone Lake State Park 21 mi northwest · Campground listed
- Apple River Canyon State Park 23 mi southwest · Campground listed
+ 12 more in the list above
Cabins and lodging near Monroe
- White Pines Forest State Park 43 mi south · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Bellevue State Park 47 mi southwest · Cabins or other roofed stays
Dog-friendly state parks near Monroe
- Cadiz Springs State Recreation Area 7 mi west · Pets allowed under park rules
- Lake Le-Aqua-Na State Recreation Area 16 mi southwest · Pets allowed under park rules
- Blue Mound State Park 31 mi north · Pets allowed under park rules
- Lake Kegonsa State Park 33 mi northeast · Pets allowed under park rules
- Rock Cut State Park 38 mi southeast · Pets allowed under park rules
+ 1 more in the list above
Swimming near Monroe
- Cadiz Springs State Recreation Area 7 mi west · Beach, pool or swim area
- Yellowstone Lake State Park 21 mi northwest · Beach, pool or swim area
- Blue Mound State Park 31 mi north · Beach, pool or swim area
- Lake Kegonsa State Park 33 mi northeast · Beach, pool or swim area
- Governor Nelson State Park 38 mi north · Beach, pool or swim area
+ 1 more in the list above
Hiking near Monroe
- Cadiz Springs State Recreation Area 7 mi west · Hiking trails listed
- Sugar River State Trail 11 mi northeast · Hiking trails listed
- New Glarus Woods State Park 13 mi north · Hiking trails listed
- Yellowstone Lake State Park 21 mi northwest · Hiking trails listed
- Military Ridge State Trail 30 mi north · Hiking trails listed
+ 9 more in the list above
Fishing near Monroe
- Cadiz Springs State Recreation Area 7 mi west · Fishing listed
- Yellowstone Lake State Park 21 mi northwest · Fishing listed
- Capital Springs State Recreation Area 33 mi northeast · Fishing listed
- Lake Kegonsa State Park 33 mi northeast · Fishing listed
- Cross Plains State Park 33 mi north · Fishing listed
+ 3 more in the list above
Questions about state parks near Monroe
What is the closest state park to Monroe?
Cadiz Springs State Recreation Area is the closest, about 7 miles west of Monroe in a straight line. Next are Sugar River State Trail and New Glarus Woods State Park.
How many state parks are near Monroe?
24 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 Monroe have camping?
17 parks list camping, the nearest being Sugar River State Trail, New Glarus Woods State Park and Lake Le-Aqua-Na State Recreation Area. Check each park page for site types, hookups and how to reserve.
Are dogs allowed at state parks near Monroe?
Yes, at 6 parks, including Cadiz Springs State Recreation Area, Lake Le-Aqua-Na State Recreation Area and Blue Mound 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 Monroe?
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 Freeport, IL22 mi south
- Near Janesville, WI32 mi east
- Near Roscoe, IL34 mi east
- Near Madison, WI35 mi north
- Near Rockford, IL38 mi southeast
- Near Belvidere, IL45 mi southeast
- Near Windsor, WI48 mi north
- Near Whitewater, WI49 mi east
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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.