State Parks Near Whitewater, Wisconsin
23 state park units lie within 50 miles of Whitewater, including 4 parks across the line in Illinois. The closest is Kettle Moraine State Forest – Southern Unit, about 9 mi east of town. 7 parks are within 25 miles, close enough for an evening visit.
- Closest park
- Kettle Moraine State Forest – Southern Unit9 mi east
- Within 25 miles
- 7of 23 within 50 mi
- With camping
- 12parks list campsites
- Dog-friendly
- 6pets allowed
State parks near Whitewater, nearest first
Straight-line distance from central Whitewater; driving distance is usually longer.
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 →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 – 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 →Aztalan State Park
Visitors come for canoeing and kayaking, hunting in season, boating, fishing, and hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Aztalan 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 – 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 →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 →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 →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 →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 – 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 →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 →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 – 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 →Hank Aaron State Trail
Popular activities here are biking.
Hours, fees and rules for Hank Aaron State Trail →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →Lakeshore State Park
Things to do include canoeing and kayaking, boating, biking, fishing, and hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Lakeshore State Park →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 →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 →
Best picks by activity
Camping near Whitewater
- Kettle Moraine State Forest – Southern Unit 9 mi east · 264 campsites
- Glacial Drumlin State Trail 14 mi north · Campground listed
- Kettle Moraine State Forest – Lapham Peak Unit 22 mi northeast · Campground listed
- Big Foot Beach State Park 24 mi southeast · 100 campsites
- Lake Kegonsa State Park 27 mi west · Campground listed
+ 7 more in the list above
Dog-friendly state parks near Whitewater
- Kettle Moraine State Forest – Southern Unit 9 mi east · Pets allowed under park rules
- Aztalan State Park 17 mi north · Pets allowed under park rules
- Lake Kegonsa State Park 27 mi west · Pets allowed under park rules
- Rock Cut State Park 36 mi south · Pets allowed under park rules
- Havenwoods State Forest 44 mi northeast · Pets allowed under park rules
+ 1 more in the list above
Swimming near Whitewater
- Kettle Moraine State Forest – Southern Unit 9 mi east · Beach, pool or swim area
- Big Foot Beach State Park 24 mi southeast · Beach, pool or swim area
- Lake Kegonsa State Park 27 mi west · Beach, pool or swim area
- Richard Bong State Recreation Area 34 mi southeast · Beach, pool or swim area
- Kettle Moraine State Forest – Pike Lake Unit 39 mi northeast · Beach, pool or swim area
+ 1 more in the list above
Hiking near Whitewater
- Kettle Moraine State Forest – Southern Unit 9 mi east · Hiking trails listed
- Glacial Drumlin State Trail 14 mi north · Hiking trails listed
- Aztalan State Park 17 mi north · Hiking trails listed
- Kettle Moraine State Forest – Lapham Peak Unit 22 mi northeast · Hiking trails listed
- Big Foot Beach State Park 24 mi southeast · Hiking trails listed
+ 11 more in the list above
Fishing near Whitewater
- Kettle Moraine State Forest – Southern Unit 9 mi east · Fishing listed
- Aztalan State Park 17 mi north · Fishing listed
- Big Foot Beach State Park 24 mi southeast · Fishing listed
- Lake Kegonsa State Park 27 mi west · Fishing listed
- Capital Springs State Recreation Area 34 mi northwest · Fishing listed
+ 6 more in the list above
Questions about state parks near Whitewater
What is the closest state park to Whitewater?
Kettle Moraine State Forest – Southern Unit is the closest, about 9 miles east of Whitewater in a straight line. Next are Glacial Drumlin State Trail and Kettle Moraine State Forest – Mukwonago River Unit.
How many state parks are near Whitewater?
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 Whitewater have camping?
12 parks list camping, the nearest being Kettle Moraine State Forest – Southern Unit, Glacial Drumlin State Trail and Kettle Moraine State Forest – Lapham Peak Unit. Check each park page for site types, hookups and how to reserve.
Are dogs allowed at state parks near Whitewater?
Yes, at 6 parks, including Kettle Moraine State Forest – Southern Unit, Aztalan State Park and Lake Kegonsa 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 Whitewater?
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.
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- Near Madison, WI39 mi northwest
- Near Windsor, WI39 mi northwest
- Near Belvidere, IL40 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.