Capital Springs State Recreation Area
The park entrance is 2.2 miles from Monona. Day-use fee: Vehicle pass required (WI $13/day; out-of-state $16/day). Capital Springs State Recreation Area is a state park in Dane County, Wisconsin.
Capital Springs State Recreation Area map
Capital Springs State Recreation Area boundary from USGS PAD-US or the managing agency, simplified for display. Not for navigation or legal boundaries.
Fire restrictions
Agency fire restriction orders for this unit are not tracked here yet. Restrictions change with the season, so check the current orders before any campfire, stove or target shooting.
County and local burn bans may also apply on private, state, or county land nearby. On federal land, follow the land manager's order; off it, follow the strictest county or local rule that applies. When both touch your trip, obey both.
Common questions
- Sites can be reserved in advance.
- Entry to Capital Springs State Recreation Area: Vehicle pass required (WI $13/day; out-of-state $16/day).
- Capital Springs State Recreation Area is 2.2 miles from Monona.
- Yes, dogs are allowed at Capital Springs State Recreation Area.
Before you go
Capital Springs State Recreation Area is 2.2 miles from Monona.
Camping at Capital Springs State Recreation Area
Sites can be reserved in advance.
What to see
- State recreation area Designation in agency park name
- State park system unit Listed on the agency park identity roster
Fishing and water
Lake Waubesa fishing (0.7 miles outside the boundary): its fishing and stocking record on fishypedia.com.
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