Parks Near Madison, Wisconsin
Nestled between lakes, Madison offers access to diverse parks from the Driftless Area to Lake Michigan shores.
Popular Parks Near Madison
Devil's Lake State Park
45 miles from Madison
4.8
State Park
Highlights:
- Bluff trails
- Swimming
- Rock climbing
Apostle Islands National Lakeshore
280 miles from Madison
4.8
National Lakeshore
Highlights:
- Sea caves
- Lighthouses
- Kayaking
Governor Dodge State Park
50 miles from Madison
4.5
State Park
Highlights:
- Canyons
- Lakes
- Horse trails
Popular Activities
- Hiking
- Kayaking
- Rock climbing
- Swimming
- Camping
Best Times to Visit
- Summer (June-August)
- Fall for colors
- Winter for ice caves
Driving Tips
- Devil's Lake fills early on summer weekends
- Apostle Islands ice caves only accessible in winter
- Driftless Area has unique topography
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