State Parks Near Oconomowoc, Wisconsin
23 state park units lie within 50 miles of Oconomowoc, including 1 park across the line in Illinois. The closest is Kettle Moraine State Forest – Lapham Peak Unit, about 6 mi southeast of town. 7 parks are within 25 miles, close enough for an evening visit.
- Closest park
- Kettle Moraine State Forest – Lapham Peak Unit6 mi southeast
- Within 25 miles
- 7of 23 within 50 mi
- With camping
- 11parks list campsites
- Dog-friendly
- 6pets allowed
State parks near Oconomowoc, nearest first
Straight-line distance from central Oconomowoc; driving distance is usually longer.
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 →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 →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 →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 →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 – 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 →Aztalan State Park
Visitors come for canoeing and kayaking, hunting in season, boating, fishing, and hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Aztalan 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 →Lakeshore State Park
Things to do include canoeing and kayaking, boating, biking, fishing, and hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Lakeshore State Park →Lizard Mound State Park
Things to do include hiking and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Lizard Mound State Park →White River State Trail
Things to do include horseback riding and biking.
Hours, fees and rules for White River State Trail →Eisenbahn State Trail
Visitors come for biking and hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Eisenbahn State Trail →Wild Goose State Trail
Things to do include horseback riding and biking.
Hours, fees and rules for Wild Goose State Trail →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →Mascoutin Valley State Trail
The park supports horseback riding and biking.
Hours, fees and rules for Mascoutin Valley State Trail →
Best picks by activity
Camping near Oconomowoc
- Kettle Moraine State Forest – Lapham Peak Unit 6 mi southeast · Campground listed
- Glacial Drumlin State Trail 16 mi west · Campground listed
- Kettle Moraine State Forest – Southern Unit 17 mi south · 264 campsites
- Kettle Moraine State Forest – Pike Lake Unit 18 mi northeast · 32 campsites
- Big Foot Beach State Park 37 mi south · 100 campsites
+ 6 more in the list above
Dog-friendly state parks near Oconomowoc
- Kettle Moraine State Forest – Southern Unit 17 mi south · Pets allowed under park rules
- Aztalan State Park 19 mi west · Pets allowed under park rules
- Havenwoods State Forest 27 mi east · Pets allowed under park rules
- Lakeshore State Park 31 mi east · Pets allowed under park rules
- Lake Kegonsa State Park 38 mi west · Pets allowed under park rules
+ 1 more in the list above
Swimming near Oconomowoc
- Kettle Moraine State Forest – Southern Unit 17 mi south · Beach, pool or swim area
- Kettle Moraine State Forest – Pike Lake Unit 18 mi northeast · Beach, pool or swim area
- Big Foot Beach State Park 37 mi south · Beach, pool or swim area
- Richard Bong State Recreation Area 37 mi southeast · Beach, pool or swim area
- Lake Kegonsa State Park 38 mi west · Beach, pool or swim area
+ 3 more in the list above
Hiking near Oconomowoc
- Kettle Moraine State Forest – Lapham Peak Unit 6 mi southeast · Hiking trails listed
- Kettle Moraine State Forest – Loew Lake Unit 12 mi northeast · Hiking trails listed
- Glacial Drumlin State Trail 16 mi west · Hiking trails listed
- Kettle Moraine State Forest – Southern Unit 17 mi south · Hiking trails listed
- Kettle Moraine State Forest – Pike Lake Unit 18 mi northeast · Hiking trails listed
+ 12 more in the list above
Fishing near Oconomowoc
- Kettle Moraine State Forest – Loew Lake Unit 12 mi northeast · Fishing listed
- Kettle Moraine State Forest – Southern Unit 17 mi south · Fishing listed
- Kettle Moraine State Forest – Pike Lake Unit 18 mi northeast · Fishing listed
- Aztalan State Park 19 mi west · Fishing listed
- Lakeshore State Park 31 mi east · Fishing listed
+ 7 more in the list above
Questions about state parks near Oconomowoc
What is the closest state park to Oconomowoc?
Kettle Moraine State Forest – Lapham Peak Unit is the closest, about 6 miles southeast of Oconomowoc in a straight line. Next are Kettle Moraine State Forest – Loew Lake Unit and Glacial Drumlin State Trail.
How many state parks are near Oconomowoc?
23 state park units are within 50 miles, and 7 within 25 miles. That includes parks, recreation areas, historic sites and natural areas run by the state.
Which state parks near Oconomowoc have camping?
11 parks list camping, the nearest being Kettle Moraine State Forest – Lapham Peak Unit, Glacial Drumlin State Trail and Kettle Moraine State Forest – Southern Unit. Check each park page for site types, hookups and how to reserve.
Are dogs allowed at state parks near Oconomowoc?
Yes, at 6 parks, including Kettle Moraine State Forest – Southern Unit, Aztalan State Park and Havenwoods State Forest. Dogs usually must be leashed, and some areas such as beaches or buildings may be off-limits.
Are there free state parks near Oconomowoc?
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, WI13 mi northwest
- Near Whitewater, WI22 mi southwest
- Near Milwaukee, WI27 mi east
- Near West Bend, WI27 mi northeast
- Near Elkhorn, WI30 mi south
- Near Beaver Dam, WI30 mi northwest
- Near Oak Creek, WI34 mi southeast
- Near Janesville, WI39 mi southwest
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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.