Red Cedar Lake State Natural Area
Photo Credit: Photo Courtesy of Joshua Mayer
Photo Credit: Photo Courtesy of Joshua Mayer
Features
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On Water
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Natural Attractions Type
- Parks, Forests, Trails
- Scenic Vistas
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State and National Trails
- Yes
Red Cedar Lake State Natural Area
Information:
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Red Cedar Lake is an irregularly shaped 370 acres, with extensive surrounding wetlands. This relatively undisturbed marshy shallow lake provides excellent habitat for numerous waterfowl and marsh birds. Designated a State Natural Area in 1984 and owned by the DNR, no motors are allowed but hike in and enjoy the scenery.
What's Nearby
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1
Beehive: The 60s Musical
1/15/2026 - 2/22/2026
Fort Atkinson - 8.03 miles away
2
Janesville Jets Hockey
9/20/2025
Janesville - 18.9 miles away
3
Dueling Pianos
1/09/2026
Janesville - 21.36 miles away
4
Steadily Improv'ing Live Improv Show
9/20/2025
Janesville - 21.36 miles away
5
Comedy on Main
9/26/2025
Janesville - 21.36 miles away
6
Winter Free Fishing Weekend
1/16/2026 - 1/18/2026
Madison - 21.66 miles away
7
Coppia Concerts: Arco e Tasto-Hidden Gems
1/10/2026
Fitchburg - 24.14 miles away
8
The Wright Stuff: What to Learn from Frank Lloyd Wright
1/13/2026
Madison - 24.19 miles away


