Indian Lake County Park
Description:
At 483 acres, Indian Lake County Park is one of Dane County’s largest parks. A winding trail leads to a historic chapel built in 1857, located on a hilltop with a breathtaking view of the lake and surrounding valley. Trails provide access around the entire lake, offering many recreational opportunities including access to a log cabin warming house. The park also has an unfenced dog park located adjacent to the small boat launch on the west side of the lake. (Dane County Parks Department)
608-246-3896
8183 State Highway 19 Cross Plains, WI 53528
5AM - 10PM daily
43.195827 -89.620495
Amenities:
- Parking
- Picnic Area
- Shelter (Electric)
- Restrooms (Vault)
- Scenic Overlook
- Boat Ramp
Only electric motors allowed on lake, gas motors prohibited.
Local Knowledge:
A park trail leads to St. Mary of the Oaks Shrine overlooking Indian Lake. The little stone chapel was built in 1857 by John Endres in fulfillment of a religious vow he made in return for protecting the lives of his family during a diptheria epidemic.
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