Lake Kegonsa State Park
| Lake Kegonsa State Park | |
|---|---|
Lake Kegonsa from Lake Kegonsa State Park | |
| Location | Dane, Wisconsin, United States |
| Coordinates | 42°58′35″N 89°13′55″W / 42.97639°N 89.23194°W |
| Area | 343 acres (139 ha) |
| Established | 1962 |
| Governing body | Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources |
| Lake Kegonsa | |
|---|---|
Lake Kegonsa | |
| Coordinates | 42°58′N 89°15′W / 42.967°N 89.250°W |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Surface area | 3,209 acres (1,299 ha) |
| Max. depth | 30 ft (9.1 m) |
| Surface elevation | 843 ft (257 m) |
Lake Kegonsa State Park is a state park in Wisconsin, United States, on the northeast shore of Lake Kegonsa. It is located in Dane County southeast of Madison, Wisconsin. The park consists of a mix of oak woodland, prairie, and wetlands. Known for its campground, beach, and approximately 5 miles (8.0 km) of hiking trails, the park offers swimming, fishing, water-skiing, sailing, and a boat landing.
Lake Kegonsa, a glacial lake, covers 3,209 acres (12.99 km2) and has a maximum depth of over 30 feet (9 m). It was created by a glacier during the Wisconsin glaciation of the last ice age approximately 12,000 years ago.