Lake Kegonsa State Park
Winter Activities

There are many ways to have fun at Lake Kegonsa State Park in the winter.

Winter sunset at Lake Kegonsa State Park.
Photo by Pat Ready

Cross-Country Skiing

Cross-country skiing is very popular. About 6 miles of trails, including the 1.2-mile White Oak Nature Trail, are groomed and tracked when weather and snow conditions permit. There is not a regular schedule for grooming and tracking. Whenever possible the trails are tracked for diagonal-stride skiers and groomed for skate skiers. When the trail is too narrow to skate, please ski in the set track. Diagonal-stride skiers, especially beginners, greatly appreciate a clear track.

Trails go through both prairies and woods.
DNR Photo

Most of the ski trails are easy to moderate in difficulty. A few have hills with difficult turns. Please use caution at all times when on the trails. Ski trail conditions can change rapidly throughout the day.

Most trails are one way. For everyone's safety and enjoyment, please ski in the direction posted on the winter map [PDF 85KB].

Hiking

Pets and hiking are not allowed on the ski trails. Separate trails are available for hikers. The Oak Knoll Trail is open year round for hiking. Leashed pets are permitted.

Sledding

A sledding hill is also available at the park's beach area. When using the sledding hill, please be aware of the surface conditions. Icing will occur after moderate use. Steering is difficult under icy conditions.

The hill can be filled with sledders on nice snowy days.
DNR Photos by Bonnie Gruber

Ice Fishing

Lake Kegonsa offers excellent ice fishing opportunities. Panfish provide most of the fishing action along with some northern and walleye angling. Access to the lake from the park in the winter months is by foot only.

More About Winter

Admission fees are charged all year. Those who visit during the winter may need to walk or ski to various areas in the park, as not all park roads are plowed and some are closed to vehicle traffic.

Snowmobiling is not allowed in the park. There are local and county trails in the area.

For more information, call (608) 873-9695, e-mail Lake Kegonsa State Park, or US mail:

Lake Kegonsa State Park
2405 Door Creek Road
Stoughton, WI 53589