What does it cost to visit Dorothy Lake State Natural Area?

Entry to Dorothy Lake State Natural Area: Vehicle pass required (WI $13/day; out-of-state $16/day).

Are dogs allowed at Dorothy Lake State Natural Area?

Yes, dogs are allowed at Dorothy Lake State Natural Area.

Can I swim at Dorothy Lake State Natural Area?

Yes, Dorothy Lake is open to swimming at Dorothy Lake State Natural Area.

State park

Dorothy Lake State Natural Area

The park entrance is 8.5 miles from Cornell. Day-use fee: Vehicle pass required (WI $13/day; out-of-state $16/day). Dorothy Lake State Natural Area is a state park in Wisconsin.

Dorothy Lake State Natural Area map

Dorothy Lake State Natural Area boundary from USGS PAD-US or the managing agency, simplified for display. Not for navigation or legal boundaries.

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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 Dorothy Lake State Natural Area: Vehicle pass required (WI $13/day; out-of-state $16/day).
: Dorothy Lake State Natural Area is 8.5 miles from Cornell.
: Yes, dogs are allowed at Dorothy Lake State Natural Area.
: Yes, Dorothy Lake is open to swimming at Dorothy Lake State Natural Area.

Before you go

Dorothy Lake State Natural Area is 8.5 miles from Cornell.

Camping at Dorothy Lake State Natural Area

Sites can be reserved in advance.

Reserve a site with the park's booking system

What to see

Natural area / preserve Designation in agency park name

Swimming

Dorothy Lake

Public lands next to Dorothy Lake State Natural Area

State parkChippewa Moraine Lakes State Natural Area, a state park, is 1.2 miles away, straight line between the two boundaries.
State parkChippewa Moraine State Recreation Area is 1.2 miles away, straight line between the two boundaries.

Measured between the units' boundaries as mapped in USGS PAD-US. Distances are straight line, not driving.

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