
Showing 9 of 15 parks within 75 miles of Appleton










State Park • WI • 9.2 mi
Overview High Cliff State Park is a distinctive Lake Winnebago shoreline park located in east-central Wisconsin near the community of Sherwood. Known for its…

State Park • WI • 19 mi
Overview Lost Dauphin State Park is a small and quiet state park located in west-central Wisconsin near the village of Fountain City along the Mississippi…

State Park • State Historic Site • WI • 24 mi
Overview Heritage Hill State Historical Park is a living history museum located in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Spanning several hundred acres, the park preserves and…

State Park • WI • 40 mi
Overview Hartman Creek State Park is a well-known central Wisconsin park located near the city of Waupaca. Centered around a chain of clear lakes and…

State Park • State Recreation Area • WI • 41 mi
Overview Fischer Creek State Recreation Area is a quiet coastal park located along the shoreline of Lake Michigan in northeastern Wisconsin. Known for its open…

State Park • WI • 46 mi
Overview Located in east-central Wisconsin near the village of Campbellsport, Campbellsport Drumlins State Park showcases a distinctive landscape shaped by the…

State Park • WI • 50 mi
Overview Located along the Oconto River in northeastern Wisconsin, Copper Culture State Park preserves one of the most significant archaeological sites in the…

State Park • WI • 54 mi
Overview Kohler-Andrae State Park is a scenic Lake Michigan shoreline park located near the city of Sheboygan in eastern Wisconsin. Renowned for its sweeping…

State Park • WI • 57 mi
Overview Lizard Mound State Park is a culturally significant park located in Washington County in southeastern Wisconsin. Known for its preserved Native…
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Appleton sits along the Fox River in northeastern Wisconsin and serves as a convenient gateway to many of the region’s most scenic parks and natural landscapes. Within roughly 75 miles of the city, visitors can explore a wide variety of parks, lakes, forests, and shoreline environments that showcase the beauty of northeastern Wisconsin.
This distance includes destinations across the Fox Valley, the forests of northern Wisconsin, and the dramatic shorelines of the Door Peninsula. Whether you are planning a day trip to a nearby state park or searching for new hiking trails and lakeside parks to explore, the parks near Appleton offer many opportunities for outdoor adventure.
The landscapes surrounding Appleton feature a diverse mix of forested hills, inland lakes, wetlands, and river corridors shaped by glaciers that once covered much of Wisconsin. These natural environments support a wide range of wildlife habitats and provide scenic settings for outdoor exploration throughout the year.
Visitors exploring parks within this region can enjoy wooded trails, quiet lakeshores, scenic overlooks, and expansive natural areas that highlight the varied landscapes of northeastern Wisconsin.
Parks within 75 miles of Appleton offer a wide range of outdoor recreation opportunities. Hiking and biking trails wind through forests and along rivers, while nearby lakes and bays provide places for boating, fishing, paddling, and swimming.
Many parks also feature campgrounds, picnic areas, playgrounds, wildlife viewing areas, and nature centers that make them ideal destinations for families and outdoor enthusiasts exploring the region.
From scenic lakes and forested state parks to coastal landscapes along Lake Michigan, the parks within 75 miles of Appleton provide countless opportunities to experience the outdoors in northeastern Wisconsin. Use this guide to discover nearby parks and start planning your next outdoor adventure.