State Parks Near Oshkosh, Wisconsin
16 state park units lie within 50 miles of Oshkosh. The closest is Mascoutin Valley State Trail, about 15 mi south of town. 3 parks are within 25 miles, close enough for an evening visit.
- Closest park
- Mascoutin Valley State Trail15 mi south
- Within 25 miles
- 3of 16 within 50 mi
- With camping
- 4parks list campsites
- Dog-friendly
- 1pets allowed
State parks near Oshkosh, nearest first
Straight-line distance from central Oshkosh; 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 →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 →Newton Blackmour State Trail
Things to do include horseback riding and biking.
Hours, fees and rules for Newton Blackmour State Trail →Wild Goose State Trail
Things to do include horseback riding and biking.
Hours, fees and rules for Wild Goose 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 →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 →Eisenbahn State Trail
Visitors come for biking and hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Eisenbahn State Trail →Hartman Creek State Park
Popular activities here are horseback riding, canoeing and kayaking, hunting in season, boating, and swimming. Camping is available: campsites, including tent sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Hartman Creek State Park →Heritage Hill State Park
Heritage Hill State Park is a 55-acre park in Brown County, in Allouez.
Hours, fees and rules for Heritage Hill State Park →Devil's River State Trail
Popular activities here are biking.
Hours, fees and rules for Devil's River State Trail →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 →Lizard Mound State Park
Things to do include hiking and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Lizard Mound State Park →Tomorrow River State Trail
Popular activities here are horseback riding, biking, and hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Tomorrow River State Trail →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 →
Best picks by activity
Camping near Oshkosh
- High Cliff State Park 17 mi northeast · Campground listed
- Kettle Moraine State Forest – Northern Unit 33 mi southeast · 200 campsites
- Hartman Creek State Park 39 mi northwest · Campground listed
- Kohler-Andrae State Park 49 mi southeast · Campground listed
Dog-friendly state parks near Oshkosh
- High Cliff State Park 17 mi northeast · Pets allowed under park rules
Swimming near Oshkosh
- High Cliff State Park 17 mi northeast · Beach, pool or swim area
- Kettle Moraine State Forest – Northern Unit 33 mi southeast · Beach, pool or swim area
- Hartman Creek State Park 39 mi northwest · Beach, pool or swim area
- Kohler-Andrae State Park 49 mi southeast · Beach, pool or swim area
Hiking near Oshkosh
- High Cliff State Park 17 mi northeast · Hiking trails listed
- Kettle Moraine State Forest – Northern Unit 33 mi southeast · Hiking trails listed
- Eisenbahn State Trail 38 mi southeast · Hiking trails listed
- Hartman Creek State Park 39 mi northwest · Hiking trails listed
- Lizard Mound State Park 44 mi southeast · Hiking trails listed
+ 2 more in the list above
Fishing near Oshkosh
- High Cliff State Park 17 mi northeast · Fishing listed
- Kettle Moraine State Forest – Northern Unit 33 mi southeast · Fishing listed
- Hartman Creek State Park 39 mi northwest · Fishing listed
- Kohler-Andrae State Park 49 mi southeast · Fishing listed
Questions about state parks near Oshkosh
What is the closest state park to Oshkosh?
Mascoutin Valley State Trail is the closest, about 15 miles south of Oshkosh in a straight line. Next are High Cliff State Park and Friendship State Trail.
How many state parks are near Oshkosh?
16 state park units are within 50 miles, and 3 within 25 miles. That includes parks, recreation areas, historic sites and natural areas run by the state.
Which state parks near Oshkosh have camping?
4 parks list camping, the nearest being High Cliff State Park, Kettle Moraine State Forest – Northern Unit and Hartman Creek State Park. Check each park page for site types, hookups and how to reserve.
Are dogs allowed at state parks near Oshkosh?
Yes, at 1 park, including High Cliff 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 Oshkosh?
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 Fond du Lac, WI18 mi south
- Near Appleton, WI20 mi northeast
- Near Beaver Dam, WI41 mi south
- Near Manitowoc, WI44 mi east
- Near Green Bay, WI45 mi northeast
- Near Sheboygan, WI46 mi southeast
- Near West Bend, WI46 mi southeast
- Near Watertown, WI58 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.