State Parks Near Oak Creek, Wisconsin
19 state park units lie within 50 miles of Oak Creek, including 4 parks across the line in Illinois. The closest is Lakeshore State Park, about 11 mi north of town. 4 parks are within 25 miles, close enough for an evening visit.
- Closest park
- Lakeshore State Park11 mi north
- Within 25 miles
- 4of 19 within 50 mi
- With camping
- 91 with cabins
- Dog-friendly
- 5pets allowed
State parks near Oak Creek, nearest first
Straight-line distance from central Oak Creek; driving distance is usually longer.
Lakeshore State Park
Things to do include canoeing and kayaking, boating, biking, fishing, and hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Lakeshore State Park →Hank Aaron State Trail
Popular activities here are biking.
Hours, fees and rules for Hank Aaron State Trail →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 →Richard Bong State Recreation Area
Popular activities here are off-highway vehicle riding, horseback riding, canoeing and kayaking, hunting in season, and boating. For overnight stays there are 2 camping areas (tent sites).
Hours, fees and rules for Richard Bong State Recreation Area →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 →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 →Adeline Jay Geo-Karis Illinois Beach State Park
The official site lists about 5 miles of trails. If you'd rather not camp, the park offers lodge rooms.
Hours, fees and rules for Adeline Jay Geo-Karis Illinois Beach State Park →White River State Trail
Things to do include horseback riding and biking.
Hours, fees and rules for White River 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 →Chain O' Lakes State Park
Covering about 5,124 acres, Chain O' Lakes State Park lies in Lake County, about 3 miles north of Fox Lake.
Hours, fees and rules for Chain O' Lakes State Park →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 →Big Foot Beach State Park
Visitors come for canoeing and kayaking, hunting in season, boating, swimming, and fishing. The official site lists about 5 miles of trails. For overnight stays there are 100 campsites (tent sites).
Hours, fees and rules for Big Foot Beach 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 →Volo Bog State Natural Area
Covering about 796 acres, Volo Bog State Natural Area lies in Lake County, in Lakemoor.
Hours, fees and rules for Volo Bog State Natural Area →Moraine Hills State Park & McHenry Dam State Park
Its trail network totals roughly 10 miles, according to the park.
Hours, fees and rules for Moraine Hills State Park & McHenry Dam State Park →Lizard Mound State Park
Things to do include hiking and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Lizard Mound 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 →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 →
Best picks by activity
Camping near Oak Creek
- Richard Bong State Recreation Area 21 mi southwest · Campground listed
- Kettle Moraine State Forest – Lapham Peak Unit 28 mi northwest · Campground listed
- Adeline Jay Geo-Karis Illinois Beach State Park 29 mi south · Campground listed
- Chain O' Lakes State Park 32 mi southwest · Campground listed
- Kettle Moraine State Forest – Southern Unit 34 mi west · 264 campsites
+ 4 more in the list above
Cabins and lodging near Oak Creek
- Adeline Jay Geo-Karis Illinois Beach State Park 29 mi south · Cabins or other roofed stays
Dog-friendly state parks near Oak Creek
- Lakeshore State Park 11 mi north · Pets allowed under park rules
- Havenwoods State Forest 18 mi north · Pets allowed under park rules
- Adeline Jay Geo-Karis Illinois Beach State Park 29 mi south · Pets allowed under park rules
- Kettle Moraine State Forest – Southern Unit 34 mi west · Pets allowed under park rules
- Harrington Beach State Park 43 mi north · Pets allowed under park rules
Swimming near Oak Creek
- Richard Bong State Recreation Area 21 mi southwest · Beach, pool or swim area
- Kettle Moraine State Forest – Southern Unit 34 mi west · Beach, pool or swim area
- Big Foot Beach State Park 35 mi southwest · Beach, pool or swim area
- Kettle Moraine State Forest – Pike Lake Unit 37 mi northwest · Beach, pool or swim area
- Harrington Beach State Park 43 mi north · Beach, pool or swim area
Hiking near Oak Creek
- Lakeshore State Park 11 mi north · Hiking trails listed
- Havenwoods State Forest 18 mi north · Hiking trails listed
- Richard Bong State Recreation Area 21 mi southwest · Hiking trails listed
- Kettle Moraine State Forest – Lapham Peak Unit 28 mi northwest · Hiking trails listed
- Kettle Moraine State Forest – Loew Lake Unit 32 mi northwest · Hiking trails listed
+ 7 more in the list above
Fishing near Oak Creek
- Lakeshore State Park 11 mi north · Fishing listed
- Richard Bong State Recreation Area 21 mi southwest · Fishing listed
- Kettle Moraine State Forest – Loew Lake Unit 32 mi northwest · Fishing listed
- Kettle Moraine State Forest – Southern Unit 34 mi west · Fishing listed
- Big Foot Beach State Park 35 mi southwest · Fishing listed
+ 2 more in the list above
Questions about state parks near Oak Creek
What is the closest state park to Oak Creek?
Lakeshore State Park is the closest, about 11 miles north of Oak Creek in a straight line. Next are Hank Aaron State Trail and Havenwoods State Forest.
How many state parks are near Oak Creek?
19 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 Oak Creek have camping?
9 parks list camping, the nearest being Richard Bong State Recreation Area, Kettle Moraine State Forest – Lapham Peak Unit and Adeline Jay Geo-Karis Illinois Beach State Park. Check each park page for site types, hookups and how to reserve.
Are dogs allowed at state parks near Oak Creek?
Yes, at 5 parks, including Lakeshore State Park, Havenwoods State Forest and Adeline Jay Geo-Karis Illinois 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 Oak Creek?
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 Milwaukee, WI13 mi north
- Near Kenosha, WI20 mi south
- Near Oconomowoc, WI34 mi northwest
- Near Elkhorn, WI35 mi southwest
- Near West Bend, WI40 mi north
- Near Whitewater, WI42 mi west
- Near Watertown, WI47 mi northwest
- Near Janesville, WI58 mi west
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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.