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Recreation

Lake Kegonsa State Park

Lake Kegonsa State Park offers a variety of recreation opportunities. View the links below to learn more about some of the popular activities available at this park.

Accessibility

Lake Kegonsa State Park offers several accessible opportunities including accessible campsites, an accessible fishing pier, a boat launch with accessible boarding piers, and two picnic shelters. For visitors interested in activities on the water, the park offers an adaptive tandem kayak available through their rental program. Call the property for more information on the adaptive kayak. Lake Kegonsa is one of several properties featuring universally accessible trails. For more information, visit Accessible Recreation.

Lower Yahara River Trail

At Lake Kegonsa State Park, visitors can access the Lower Yahara River Trail [exit DNR]. This county trail provides a 2.5-mile off-road section between Madison and McFarland and a 1.6-mile section between Fish Camp County Park and Lake Kegonsa State Park. Between McFarland and Fish Camp County Park, a 2-mile on-road route connects the two trail sections. The Lower Yahara River Trail is suitable for bicycles, skaters, strollers, walkers, joggers and wheelchairs. Pets are not allowed on boardwalks and bridges. The trailhead at Lake Kegonsa is next to the White Oak Trail parking lot near the campground entrance. 

Boating, canoeing and kayaking

Boating, canoeing and kayaking at Lake Kegonsa State Park

Camping

Camping at Lake Kegonsa State Park

Fishing

Fishing at Lake Kegonsa State Park

Hiking

Hiking at Lake Kegonsa State Park

Hunting

Archery-only hunting and trapping at Lake Kegonsa State Park

Picnicking and shelters

Picnicking and shelters at Lake Kegonsa State Park

Swimming

Swimming at Lake Kegonsa State Park

Winter activities

Winter activities at Lake Kegonsa State Park