Kettle Moraine State Forest – Lapham Peak Unit
- Status
- Status not postedDaily 6 a.m. – 9 p.m.
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Statewide rule — see below
- Camping
- Yes
- Official site
- dnr.wisconsin.gov(262) 646-3025
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Covering about 1,078 acres, Kettle Moraine State Forest – Lapham Peak Unit lies in Waukesha County, in Delafield.
Visitors come for horseback riding, biking, hiking, and picnicking. Overnight options include campsites, with tent sites.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | Daily | 6 a.m. – 9 p.m. | — |
| Daily | 6 a.m. – 9 p.m. | — |
Official wording
Open 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. year-round. The forest is open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. year-round.
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Chicago).
Pets
Pets allowed on a physical leash no longer than 8 feet at all times and under control; loose pets may be seized. Property-specific pet areas/restrictions appear on park pages.
Statewide rule from Wisconsin's park system (source). This park’s page doesn’t state its own pet rules, so check for local restrictions.
Fees and passes
Per vehicle, resident vs nonresident pricing: a vehicle admission pass is required on all motor vehicles stopping in state parks, forests and recreation areas (daily $13 WI / $16 out-of-state; annual $28 / $50; rates effective Aug. 19, 2025). State trails use a per-person trail pass for certain uses. Heritage Hill SP charges a per-person admission instead.
Statewide fee rule from Wisconsin's park system; this park’s page doesn’t list its own fees.
Wisconsin park passes
- 12-month vehicle admission pass (Wisconsin plates) — $28. All Wisconsin state parks, forests and recreation areas for 12 months Details
- 12-month vehicle admission pass (out-of-state plates) — $50. Same, nonresident vehicles Details
- 12-month pass, Wisconsin residents 65+ — $13. Resident senior vehicles Details
- 12-month reduced-rate pass (additional household vehicle) — $15.50 resident / $32.50 nonresident. Additional vehicles at the same household address; bought with a full-price pass Details
- Daily vehicle admission pass — $13 resident / $3 resident 65+ / $16 nonresident Details
From the Wisconsin state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- Wisconsin State Park System reservations (Camis 'Going to Camp')
- Phone
- 1-888-947-2757
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Camping
There is one backpacking campsite open year-round in the forest. The campsite is along the Ice Age National Scenic Trail. The site is about a 0.25-mile, downhill hike from the Tower parking lot, and about a 1-mile, uphill hike from the Evergreen parking lot. The site includes a primitive toilet. Garbage containers are not available. Firewood can be purchased at the site for a fee. Campers must practice "leave no trace" by carrying-in and carrying-out all supplies, garbage and recyclables. The main gate to the property closes at 9 p.m.
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
HikingBikingCampingHorseback ridingPicnicking
Amenities
Facilities
- Picnic areas
- Nature center or museum
Camping
- Tent camping
Recreation
- Horse trails
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Accessibility
Lapham Peak offers accessible recreation opportunities year-round. The 1.8-mile Pine Grove Path Trail is a paved universal trail with interpretive signs that travels through a prairie and wooded area. In the winter, visitors can cross-country ski on the forest’s lighted trail system with a sit ski that is available for free use. Contact the park office for more information on the sit ski and to confirm availability.
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- W329N846 Cty Hwy C
Delafield, WI 53018 - Nearest town
- Delafield
- Coordinates
- 43.0420, -88.4029
- Phone
- (262) 646-3025
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Directions from the park
Lapham Peak is 25 miles west of Milwaukee and 1 mile south of Interstate 94 near Delafield, on County Highway C. • Get directions
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Wisconsin State Park System — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- Wisconsin DNR 'Find a Park' directory (server-rendered Drupal view, ?page=0..5), filtered to /topic/parks/ property pages
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology