State Parks Near Windsor, Wisconsin
23 state park units lie within 50 miles of Windsor. The closest is Governor Nelson State Park, about 11 mi southwest of town. 5 parks are within 25 miles, close enough for an evening visit.
- Closest park
- Governor Nelson State Park11 mi southwest
- Within 25 miles
- 5of 23 within 50 mi
- With camping
- 16parks list campsites
- Dog-friendly
- 4pets allowed
State parks near Windsor, nearest first
Straight-line distance from central Windsor; driving distance is usually longer.
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 →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 →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 →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 →Aztalan State Park
Visitors come for canoeing and kayaking, hunting in season, boating, fishing, and hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Aztalan State Park →Sauk Prairie State Recreation Area
Sauk Prairie State Recreation Area is a 3,375-acre recreation area in Sauk County, about 7 miles south of Baraboo.
Hours, fees and rules for Sauk Prairie State Recreation Area →Devil's Lake State Park
The park supports rock climbing, canoeing and kayaking, hunting in season, boating, and swimming. The official site lists about 30 miles of trails. Camping is available: 4 camping areas, including tent sites and group camping.
Hours, fees and rules for Devil's Lake 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 →Blue Mound State Park
Things to do include hunting in season, swimming, biking, hiking, and picnicking. Its trail network totals roughly 20 miles, according to the park. Camping is available: 78 campsites, including tent sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Blue Mound State Park →Natural Bridge State Park
The park supports hunting in season and hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Natural Bridge State Park →Military Ridge State Trail
The park supports biking and hiking. For overnight stays there are campsites (tent sites).
Hours, fees and rules for Military Ridge State Trail →Mirror Lake State Park
The park supports canoeing and kayaking, hunting in season, boating, swimming, and biking. Camping is available: 68 campsites across 2 camping areas, including tent sites and group camping.
Hours, fees and rules for Mirror Lake 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 →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 →Rocky Arbor State Park
Visitors come for hunting in season, hiking, and picnicking. Camping is available: campsites, including tent sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Rocky Arbor State Park →Wild Goose State Trail
Things to do include horseback riding and biking.
Hours, fees and rules for Wild Goose State Trail →Tower Hill State Park
Visitors come for canoeing and kayaking, hunting in season, fishing, hiking, and picnicking. The official site lists about 2 miles of trails. Camping is available: 10 campsites, including tent sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Tower Hill 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 →Governor Dodge State Park
Things to do include horseback riding, canoeing and kayaking, hunting in season, boating, and swimming.
Hours, fees and rules for Governor Dodge State Park →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 →Yellowstone Lake State Park
Visitors come for canoeing and kayaking, hunting in season, boating, swimming, and biking. Overnight options include campsites, with tent sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Yellowstone Lake State Park →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 – 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 →
Best picks by activity
Camping near Windsor
- Capital Springs State Recreation Area 15 mi south · Campground listed
- Lake Kegonsa State Park 19 mi south · Campground listed
- Devil's Lake State Park 26 mi northwest · Campground listed
- Glacial Drumlin State Trail 28 mi southeast · Campground listed
- Blue Mound State Park 32 mi southwest · 78 campsites
+ 11 more in the list above
Dog-friendly state parks near Windsor
- Lake Kegonsa State Park 19 mi south · Pets allowed under park rules
- Aztalan State Park 24 mi southeast · Pets allowed under park rules
- Blue Mound State Park 32 mi southwest · Pets allowed under park rules
- Kettle Moraine State Forest – Southern Unit 45 mi southeast · Pets allowed under park rules
Swimming near Windsor
- Governor Nelson State Park 11 mi southwest · Beach, pool or swim area
- Lake Kegonsa State Park 19 mi south · Beach, pool or swim area
- Devil's Lake State Park 26 mi northwest · Beach, pool or swim area
- Blue Mound State Park 32 mi southwest · Beach, pool or swim area
- Mirror Lake State Park 34 mi northwest · Beach, pool or swim area
+ 4 more in the list above
Hiking near Windsor
- Governor Nelson State Park 11 mi southwest · Hiking trails listed
- Capital Springs State Recreation Area 15 mi south · Hiking trails listed
- Lake Kegonsa State Park 19 mi south · Hiking trails listed
- Cross Plains State Park 20 mi southwest · Hiking trails listed
- Aztalan State Park 24 mi southeast · Hiking trails listed
+ 16 more in the list above
Fishing near Windsor
- Governor Nelson State Park 11 mi southwest · Fishing listed
- Capital Springs State Recreation Area 15 mi south · Fishing listed
- Lake Kegonsa State Park 19 mi south · Fishing listed
- Cross Plains State Park 20 mi southwest · Fishing listed
- Aztalan State Park 24 mi southeast · Fishing listed
+ 8 more in the list above
Questions about state parks near Windsor
What is the closest state park to Windsor?
Governor Nelson State Park is the closest, about 11 miles southwest of Windsor in a straight line. Next are Capital Springs State Recreation Area and Lake Kegonsa State Park.
How many state parks are near Windsor?
23 state park units are within 50 miles, and 5 within 25 miles. That includes parks, recreation areas, historic sites and natural areas run by the state.
Which state parks near Windsor have camping?
16 parks list camping, the nearest being Capital Springs State Recreation Area, Lake Kegonsa State Park and Devil's Lake State Park. Check each park page for site types, hookups and how to reserve.
Are dogs allowed at state parks near Windsor?
Yes, at 4 parks, including Lake Kegonsa State Park, Aztalan State Park and Blue Mound 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 Windsor?
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 Madison, WI13 mi southwest
- Near Beaver Dam, WI27 mi northeast
- Near Baraboo, WI28 mi northwest
- Near Watertown, WI28 mi east
- Near Whitewater, WI39 mi southeast
- Near Oconomowoc, WI41 mi east
- Near Reedsburg, WI41 mi northwest
- Near Janesville, WI41 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.