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Lake Kegonsa State Park

Lake Kegonsa State Park

Description

Lake Kegonsa State Park offers a natural, peaceful setting beside a glacier-hewed lake. The lake offers swimming, fishing, water-skiing, sailing and motor boating. The lake covers 3,209 acres and is more than 30 feet deep. Park visitors enjoy the lake's excellent fishing. Prairie, forest and marsh habitats offer a variety of camping, hiking, picnicking and skiing opportunities.

Location

 Directions

  42.979851, -89.233322

County: Dane

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    Learn To Fish! Clinic & Drop-In

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    Are you ready to reel in the big one?

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    Bats of Wisconsin

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    Join Master Naturalist & Bat Ambassador Garth Ewing for an engaging presentation about Wisconsin Bats and a guided tour.

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    Bumble Bees and Other Pollinators

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    What's the buzz on our state's fuzziest fliers?

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    Beneficial Pollinators

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    About one out of every three bites of food you eat is thanks to bees, birds and butterflies.

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    Bat Walk in the Park

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    As the sun sets and the light fades from the sky, the day animals retire and a new group of animals awaken. Bring your bug spray and sense of adventure as we explore for bats, getting to know their nightly routine and unique abilities. We will visit…

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    Archery in the Parks at Lake Kegonsa

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    Give archery a shot! Archery in the Parks is a fun, beginner-friendly program designed to introduce participants to the sport of archery.

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    Universe in the Park

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    This is a free, in-person, rain or shine event hosted on July 17, 2026 at 8:30 p.m. by Lake Kegonsa State Park in Stoughton, WI in the Upper Picnic Area.

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    A Hike Through History

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    Join our park educator for a guided walk through time.

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    Fuzzy Critters of Wisconsin

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    Drop in near the beach playground to learn about some of the animals that call our state home. Check out our table of artifacts to get hands-on with fur, skulls, scat, and tracks and challenge your identification skills!

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    Invasive Species Awareness Weekend: Invasive insect, disease and plant hike

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    Join DNR Forest Health and Parks staff on Invasive Species Awareness Weekend for a 1-mile hike to learn about insects, diseases and plants causing tree health issues at Lake Kegonsa State Park.

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