Best Lakes for Kayaking Near Wisconsin Dells
Wisconsin
13 kayaking lakes within driving distance of Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin, ranked by water quality and kayaking-specific filters. Filtered for grade A, B, or C water quality, public access, and ideal paddling size (30-3,000 acres).
A moderate cluster of 13 graded lakes lies within reach of Wisconsin Dells, averaging a grade of C. Dutch Hollow Lake (A) is the cleanest of the set.
Filtered for kayaking, the nearby-lake list narrows further. kayaking-specific signals — fish species, public access, depth profile, motor-boat congestion — interact with the LakeGrade rubric in different ways depending on the use case.
| # | Lake | County | Grade | Distance | Clarity | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dutch Hollow Lake | Sauk | A | 21 mi | 15 ft | - |
| 2 | Big Roche A Cri Lake | Adams | B | 29.7 mi | 10 ft | - |
| 3 | Camelot Lake | Adams | B | 39.9 mi | 7 ft | - |
| 4 | Peppermill Lake | Adams | B | 12.6 mi | 7.5 ft | - |
| 5 | Lawrence Lake | Marquette | B | 20.8 mi | 6.7 ft | - |
| 6 | Cruson Slough Lake | Richland | B | 38.1 mi | 7.6 ft | - |
| 7 | Mcginnis Lake | Adams | C | 16.2 mi | 6.2 ft | - |
| 8 | White Mound Lake | Sauk | C | 24.4 mi | 5 ft | - |
| 9 | Arkdale Lake | Adams | C | 28.4 mi | 5 ft | - |
| 10 | White River Pond | Waushara | C | 37.6 mi | 9.6 ft | - |
| 11 | Lake Sherwood | Adams | C | 39.7 mi | 5.5 ft | - |
| 12 | Friendship Lake | Adams | C | 24.4 mi | 4 ft | - |
| 13 | Bakkens Pond | Sauk | C | 36.1 mi | 2.5 ft | - |
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Source: EPA National Aquatic Resource Surveys, 2026.