We spent Memorial weekend 2026 camping at Lake Kegonsa State Park…read more It was a bit of a mixed bag for us. The good: +The Campground is wooded, which is our favorite type of campground +They have showers +The bathroom with the showers was kept impeccably clean +You are in pretty close proximity to shopping (15 minutes or so) so if you find you forgot something, you don't have far to go The less than ideal: +Our fire ring was in rough shape with a big hole in the grate over the fire which made it difficult when making pudgie pies +The women's pit bathroom near our campsite had a burnt out light which I discovered after dark when I needed to go. It was the last time I used that bathroom and instead walked or drove up to the flushing bathrooms near the entrance +The lake itself was full of algae and kinda stinky in spots. Not a great place to swim or really enjoy the water in any way. +Due in part (I'm sure) to the stagnant water nearby, the mosquitos were plentiful All in all, I wouldn't likely camp here again but enjoyed sleeping in the woods none-the-less!

Arrived before 6 pm on Friday. Office was closed, and the campground host was nowhere to be found,…read moreso there was no way to purchase firewood. (Even a nearby private place selling firewood was out.). When we arrived at our campsite, there was someone parked in it, and we had to shoo them out. The next day we had a lot of scheduled activities, so we were away from the site in our camper van most of the day. To show we were occupying the site, I put up my Happy Campers sign and left my big water jug on the picnic table. When we returned that evening, my sign had been stolen, the water jug emptied and tossed on the ground, and there was another squatter in the site. That's the first time in many years of camping that I've had something stolen from a campsite. Parks needs more patrols and a campground host who is actually on site.

I liked the mountain biking here a lot. As a beginner I found challenging trails but nothing…read moredangerous for me so that was good. I liked the mix of technical and flow on the different trails. Only lack of a star because the trails were not always labeled well causing us to get lost a couple times.

Leo (the bulldog) and I enjoyed a hike at CamRock park. Dog park permit required, fyi. You can…read morepurchase annual passes through the city/county or else buy a daily pass on-site. This park seems predominantly geared (pun not intended, I swear!) towards mountain bike riders but there are several loops that hikers can also enjoy. (Mountain bikers need a trail pass too, fyi. Daily or annual passes can be purchased on-site). We didn't come across too many other people while we were here, despite it being a gorgeous fall day. We did meet up with one dog off-leash running with a biker. Scrraaappppe!! (dragging out soapbox) Argh! I get it - for many people they think their dog is well-behaved so they don't need to be on a leash. Well, there are rules for a reason and when people disregard those and let their dog off-leash when they shouldn't, parks crack down & change rules to not allow dogs at all (um, look at most Madison parks as a prime example). People with "well-behaved dogs" forget that #1) other people may be afraid of dogs and your off-leash dog is especially scary to them and #2) other dogs you encounter may be dog-aggressive or leash-aggressive so if your dog runs up to them, oooh boy! ANYway, back to CamRock. This was a fine spot for hiking and I'd go back if I were in the area. However, if I were driving from Madison I would probably opt for Indian Lake over CamRock for a hiking trip. I would definitely like to go back to CamRock in the spring though for some mountain biking, those trails looked like fun!

Post closing to public, leave conditions safe for park users, consider what is best and safe for a…read moredog park, stop using poisons that are making dogs sick, finish and area before starting another, and no exclude park users from information by blocking them on social platforms and meetings. If you were acting with integrity you would be able to disclose information to those that actually use the park. Also those on the board should not only be avid park users, but also DC residents as they are the ones paying taxes.

My last review of the park was 2 years ago. Since then, a vault toilet has been added, as well as 9…read moremore acres of trail. We visit these 88 acres of peaceful beauty several times a week!

Is this heaven? Rolled into town after a four hour drive with the dogs and found this oasis If we…read morelived near by I would be a regular. If you've never been, here's what you need to know. 1. You need to fill out a waiver for each dog. 2. Day pass is $10 for two dogs as of this review 3. Full bar! Not included in the price of admission 4. Food truck. The night we were there was Paddies Patties. Top notch smash burgers and wings! 5. Your dogs will be totally exhausted by the end of your stay. It would be awesome if....they had a coffee bar. That would be prima!

I adore this business. I've only visited in the winter but i imagine it is idealistic in the…read moresummer. The drinks are quick and staff is attentive. The outdoor yard is perfect for dogs to roam and owners to relax with a cold beverage. $10 dog day pass or 10 visits for $80

Warner Dog Park offers wide open spaces for dogs to run as well as plenty of wooded areas,…read morelakeshore trails, and even a few hilly bits to make it a great workout for all. It is wildly cold and windy at the moment- so wear all your layers. So many layers. There aren't a ton of trees to buffer the wind, but some. Bring sunglasses. That snow reflects the sunlight so brightly. The dogs chased birds, met a few new friends. Great place to spend an hour on a Saturday morning.

"Be careful... two dogs got very sick from eating something at Warner Dog Park. 2/2026. The park…read morewas closed for a bit and this is under investigation.

Great dog park! They have both small and large dog areas. The larger dog area is a nice loop. The…read moretrail is well maintained and there's tons of space for the dogs to run. It's a beautiful area with large prairie grass. I always have a tired dog after coming here.

A great camping spot close to everything in Madison and Monona. Resident cranes visited us every…read moreday!

Quarry Park is one of the few Madison parks that allows dogs on-leash to walk in the park. This is…read morelikely because this park is primarily here to serve mountain bikers. The park consists of a wooded area laced with crisscrossing dirt mountain biking trails. Get ready to bust a glute because the hills here are steep! But the pooches will have fun; they love getting to charge up and down the gravel hills. The park seems to be seldom utilized; on several trips here we only ran into a pair of mountain bikers once and never any other other hikers/dogs. Don't look for official signage or a parking lot because you won't find it. There is plenty of street parking available on Steven's St. and there are random trail entrances along that side of the park.

If you have a dog that can jump a 4 ft fence, this is not the park for you. My husky had no problem…read morejumping right over it, and lots of humans jump the fence as well. Great for small dogs, or ones that are not escape artists.

When we did not want to tackle Prairie Moraine, we came to Badger Prairie. I really like the gravel…read morepath that rings the perimeter of the park. You can get your steps in while your dog trots along with you or move into the middle of the park, where a large green space is perfect for using a "Chuck-It!" My dog happens to love the tall grasses to bound around in, so plenty of options!

I love this park tucked away in Monona. The park has roughly 56-acres that are laid out along a…read moreglacial drumlin, or small hill, not far from the eastern shore of Lake Monona. There are paths leading through woodland, savanna, and, most notably, ponds and marshes that are home to a wide variety of waterfowl. We love going for a walk or jog here when we don't want to travel far. It is a wonderful spot for a quick escape from the noise and distraction of the surrounding urban environment.

A nice get away in a little urban area.. Check out the burial mound and enjoy the water fowl.read more