State Parks Near West Bend, Wisconsin
18 state park units lie within 50 miles of West Bend. The closest is Lizard Mound State Park, about 4 mi northeast of town. 7 parks are within 25 miles, close enough for an evening visit.
- Closest park
- Lizard Mound State Park4 mi northeast
- Within 25 miles
- 7of 18 within 50 mi
- With camping
- 7parks list campsites
- Dog-friendly
- 5pets allowed
State parks near West Bend, nearest first
Straight-line distance from central West Bend; driving distance is usually longer.
Lizard Mound State Park
Things to do include hiking and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Lizard Mound State Park →Eisenbahn State Trail
Visitors come for biking and hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Eisenbahn 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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 – 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 →Hank Aaron State Trail
Popular activities here are biking.
Hours, fees and rules for Hank Aaron 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 →Lakeshore State Park
Things to do include canoeing and kayaking, boating, biking, fishing, and hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Lakeshore State Park →Mascoutin Valley State Trail
The park supports horseback riding and biking.
Hours, fees and rules for Mascoutin Valley State Trail →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 →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 →Aztalan State Park
Visitors come for canoeing and kayaking, hunting in season, boating, fishing, and hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Aztalan 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 – 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 →
Best picks by activity
Camping near West Bend
- Kettle Moraine State Forest – Pike Lake Unit 10 mi southwest · 32 campsites
- Kettle Moraine State Forest – Northern Unit 16 mi north · 200 campsites
- Harrington Beach State Park 19 mi east · Campground listed
- Kettle Moraine State Forest – Lapham Peak Unit 28 mi southwest · Campground listed
- Kohler-Andrae State Park 29 mi northeast · Campground listed
+ 2 more in the list above
Dog-friendly state parks near West Bend
- Harrington Beach State Park 19 mi east · Pets allowed under park rules
- Havenwoods State Forest 23 mi southeast · Pets allowed under park rules
- Lakeshore State Park 30 mi southeast · Pets allowed under park rules
- Aztalan State Park 42 mi southwest · Pets allowed under park rules
- Kettle Moraine State Forest – Southern Unit 43 mi southwest · Pets allowed under park rules
Swimming near West Bend
- Kettle Moraine State Forest – Pike Lake Unit 10 mi southwest · Beach, pool or swim area
- Kettle Moraine State Forest – Northern Unit 16 mi north · Beach, pool or swim area
- Harrington Beach State Park 19 mi east · Beach, pool or swim area
- Kohler-Andrae State Park 29 mi northeast · Beach, pool or swim area
- Kettle Moraine State Forest – Southern Unit 43 mi southwest · Beach, pool or swim area
Hiking near West Bend
- Lizard Mound State Park 4 mi northeast · Hiking trails listed
- Eisenbahn State Trail 8 mi north · Hiking trails listed
- Kettle Moraine State Forest – Pike Lake Unit 10 mi southwest · Hiking trails listed
- Kettle Moraine State Forest – Loew Lake Unit 15 mi southwest · Hiking trails listed
- Kettle Moraine State Forest – Northern Unit 16 mi north · Hiking trails listed
+ 8 more in the list above
Fishing near West Bend
- Kettle Moraine State Forest – Pike Lake Unit 10 mi southwest · Fishing listed
- Kettle Moraine State Forest – Loew Lake Unit 15 mi southwest · Fishing listed
- Kettle Moraine State Forest – Northern Unit 16 mi north · Fishing listed
- Harrington Beach State Park 19 mi east · Fishing listed
- Kohler-Andrae State Park 29 mi northeast · Fishing listed
+ 3 more in the list above
Questions about state parks near West Bend
What is the closest state park to West Bend?
Lizard Mound State Park is the closest, about 4 miles northeast of West Bend in a straight line. Next are Eisenbahn State Trail and Kettle Moraine State Forest – Pike Lake Unit.
How many state parks are near West Bend?
18 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 West Bend have camping?
7 parks list camping, the nearest being Kettle Moraine State Forest – Pike Lake Unit, Kettle Moraine State Forest – Northern Unit and Harrington Beach State Park. Check each park page for site types, hookups and how to reserve.
Are dogs allowed at state parks near West Bend?
Yes, at 5 parks, including Harrington Beach State Park, Havenwoods State Forest and Lakeshore 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 West Bend?
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, WI27 mi southeast
- Near Oconomowoc, WI27 mi southwest
- Near Fond du Lac, WI28 mi northwest
- Near Sheboygan, WI32 mi northeast
- Near Watertown, WI32 mi southwest
- Near Beaver Dam, WI33 mi west
- Near Oak Creek, WI40 mi south
- Near Oshkosh, WI46 mi northwest
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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.