Lake Kegonsa State Park
| Lake Kegonsa State Park | |
| Wisconsin State Park | |
 Lake Kegonsa from Lake Kegonsa State Park | |
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Dane |
| Location | Stoughton |
| - coordinates | 42°58′35″N 89°13′55″W / 42.97639°N 89.23194°WCoordinates: 42°58′35″N 89°13′55″W / 42.97639°N 89.23194°W |
| Area | 343 acres (139 ha) |
| Founded | 1962 |
| Management | Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources |
  Location of Lake Kegonsa State Park in Wisconsin
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Lake Kegonsa State Park is a state park of Wisconsin, United States, on the northeast shore of Lake Kegonsa. It is located in Dane County southeast of Madison, Wisconsin. The park consists of forest, 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 itself covers 3,209 acres (12.99 km2) and is more than 30 feet (9 m) deep. It was created by a glacier during the last ice age approximately 12,000 years ago.[1]
References
- ↑ "Lake Kegonsa State Park". Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. 2012-05-16. Retrieved 2012-06-03.
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