Capital Springs State Recreation Area
Capital Springs State Recreation Area is a state recreation area in Dane County. It was established in 2000. 8 graded lakes are within 15 miles of the park, including Lake Waubesa, Lake Mendota, Lake Kegonsa.
Designation
State Recreation Area
County
Dane County
Established
2000
Official Resources
Nearby Graded Lakes (within 15 mi)
Lakes closest to Capital Springs State Recreation Area, weighted by size. Click a lake for its full water quality grade, fish species, and depth.
| Lake | County | Grade | Surface Area | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Waubesa | Dane | B | 2.1K acres | 1.9 mi |
| Lake Mendota | Dane | B | 9.8K acres | 6.3 mi |
| Lake Kegonsa | Dane | B | 3.2K acres | 6.5 mi |
| Lake Wingra | Dane | B | 336 acres | 4.6 mi |
| Lake Monona | Dane | C | - | 2.3 mi |
| Odana Pond | Dane | F | 14 acres | 6.6 mi |
| Brazee Lake | Dane | F | 148 acres | 14.3 mi |
| Tiedman Pond | Dane | F | 9 acres | 9.5 mi |
Other Parks in the Area
- Lake Kegonsa State Park— State Park, 6.5 mi
- Governor Nelson State Park— State Park, 8.8 mi
- New Glarus Woods State Park— State Park, 22.3 mi
- Aztalan State Park— State Park, 24.1 mi
Park location and metadata sourced from Wikidata. For trail maps, camping reservations, and current conditions, visit the official WI DNR. Lake grades are derived from EPA Water Quality Portal data using Metropolitan Council standards.