Lake Kegonsa State Park

Lake Kegonsa State Park
Lake Kegonsa from Lake Kegonsa State Park
LocationDane, Wisconsin, United States
Coordinates42°58′35″N 89°13′55″W / 42.97639°N 89.23194°W / 42.97639; -89.23194
Area343 acres (139 ha)
Established1962
Governing bodyWisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Lake Kegonsa
Lake Kegonsa
Coordinates42°58′N 89°15′W / 42.967°N 89.250°W / 42.967; -89.250
Basin countriesUnited States
Surface area3,209 acres (1,299 ha)
Max. depth30 ft (9.1 m)
Surface elevation843 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.