The new Capital Springs State Recreation Area just south of Madison encompasses about 3,000 acres. The recreation area is composed of two properties; Capital Springs State Recreation Area and Lake Farm Centennial State Park nestled within the recreation area. The 9.5 mile paved Capital City State Trail runs directly through the recreation area.
When completed, the new State Park will seamlessly join Dane County''s Lake Farm Park and newly acquired state land into a cooperatively operated and managed park. The recreation area will include familiar wildlife and recreation areas like the Monona Conservancy Wetlands, MMSD Wildlife Observation Area, Nine Springs E-way, Nevin Fish Hatchery, Jenni and Kyle Preserve and the Capital City Trail.
Capital Springs State Recreation Area currently offers 54 campsites (39 of which are electrical); accessible campsites; dump station; accessible picnic area; boat launch; 1.5 mile guided nature hike and hiking trails.
The Jenni & Kyle Preserve was specially designed to serve children and persons with disabilities, and provides accessible fishing and picnic areas, trails, wheelchair swings and a shelter building around two spring fed ponds containing trout and panfish.
For camping reservations, contact the Dane County Parks Dept. at (608) 246-3896.
