Dorothy Carnes Park & Rose Lake State Natural Area

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
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
Earth Day Festival
4/26/2025
Jefferson - 4.12 miles away
2
Spring Jefferson Auto Swap Meet & Car Show
4/25/2025 - 4/26/2025
Jefferson - 4.44 miles away
3
Spring Jefferson
4/25/2025 - 4/26/2025
Jefferson - 4.57 miles away
4
Break in the Weather Party
4/25/2025
Edgerton - 11.66 miles away
5
Spring Fling Market: Craft & Vendor Fair
4/26/2025
Milton - 13.43 miles away
6
Run the Rock Marathon, Half-Marathon & 5K
4/27/2025
Janesville - 20.76 miles away
7
Comedy on Main: Chris Higgins and Friends
4/26/2025
Janesville - 20.83 miles away
8
Earth Day Celebration
4/27/2025
Janesville - 21.15 miles away