Council Grounds State Park
Council Grounds State Park is a state park in Lincoln County. It was established in 1938. 3 lakes with water-quality readings are within 15 miles of the park, including Alexander Lake, Lake Pesobic, Tug Lake.
Council Grounds State Park State Park spans an unrecorded acreage acres in Wisconsin — a designated recreation destination with the full set of facilities the state park system provides. The park is paired with 3 measured lakes nearby, enough for a multi-lake visit; each lake page carries its own clarity, phosphorus and algae readings.
State parks pair well with the lake pages: the park itself usually has interpretive signage explaining the local lake system, but the per-lake readings tell you which actual lake in the system to head to.
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Nearby Lakes (within 15 mi)
Lakes closest to Council Grounds State Park, weighted by size. Click a lake for its water-quality readings, fish species, and depth.
| Lake | County | Surface Area | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Lake | Lincoln | 618 acres | 0.7 mi |
| Lake Pesobic | Lincoln | 147 acres | 3.7 mi |
| Tug Lake | Lincoln | 151 acres | 8.4 mi |
Other Parks in the Area
- Rib Mountain State Park— State Park, 18.6 mi
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Source: EPA National Aquatic Resource Surveys, 2026.