Dorothy Carnes Park & Rose Lake State Natural Area
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Features
- Free Admission
- Yes
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Pets Welcome/Inquire
Camping
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Natural Attractions Type
- Parks, Forests, Trails
- Scenic Vistas
- Wildlife Refuge & Reserves
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Cross-Country Skiing/Snowshoeing Trail Type
- Hilly
- Wooded
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Toilets
- Yes
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Snowshoeing
- Yes
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Shelter
- Yes
Dorothy Carnes Park & Rose Lake State Natural Area
N3220 Radloff Lane - Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
Information:
920-674-7260
Open until dusk
Dorothy Carnes Park is a nature-based, 514 acre conservation park. You will find 198 acres of prairie, 108 acres of Oak Savanah, 76 acres of agricultural land and 90 acres of wetland. The park surrounds Rose Lake marsh, one of the most diverse bird areas in the county. 480 of the 514 acres is also designated as the Rose Lake State Natural Area, due to its outstanding examples of native natural communities, significant geological formations and archaeological sites.
The park is used for hiking and cross country skiing, snow shoeing, nature study, bird watching, picnicking, and dog walking.
What's Nearby
Events
Places To Stay
Dining
1
Lake Ripley Ride 2024
7/27/2024
Cambridge - 7 miles away
2
Art on Main
8/02/2024 - 8/04/2024
Cambridge - 7.66 miles away
3
Cambridge Ribfest
8/04/2024
Cambridge - 7.73 miles away
4
Stoughton Sidewalk Sales
7/27/2024
Stoughton - 17.34 miles away
5
Tallman Arts Festival
8/03/2024
Janesville - 20.61 miles away
6
Lake Country Triathlon and Half Iron
7/27/2024
Oconomowoc - 21.62 miles away
7
Sugar Maple Music Festival
8/02/2024 - 8/03/2024
Madison - 23.44 miles away
8
Big Bass Battle
8/03/2024
Okauchee - 24.51 miles away