So I'm writing this review from the perspective of a dog mom, and I think this park was a total let…read moredown for bringing your pup. We came here to visit due to its proximity to Madison and the fact that they had a dog beach. Sounds great. We parked somewhat near the beach and it's a short walk to the (very small) dog beach. Madison lakes in general are pretty gross, but today this one had a large amount of still water and algae, so wasn't really looking to stay here very long based on that. Figured we'd move on to a hike once my dog got his dunk in the water (which does kinda require a bath as soon as you get home). The trail by the dog beach then continues in different directions from the dog beach, but there are signs saying no dogs allowed. So you're kind of trapped in this small area. It was a warm summer day when we came here, so walking in the open blazing sun was not sounding great. We drove around the park to different trails trying to find something shaded and more than a quarter mile, but wasn't having much luck. The only wooded trail that was about 1.2 miles was the White Oak Trail, which looked amazing, but that trail doesn't allow dogs. Overall, I'd argue that this is not a very dog-friendly outdoor area and not worth the trip. Again, this review is solely for those visiting with their dogs, but who wants to go on an awesome outdoor adventure hike without man's best friend?

We are visiting family near by via RV. Needed a place to dump the grey/black tanks. Called the…read morepark and Marcer answered with the information on how to access the park's dump station. All went well and it's a beautiful well kept park. Cost for non campers to dump tanks was $10. Flush and potable water is available.

I liked the mountain biking here a lot. As a beginner I found challenging trails but nothing…read moredangerous for me so that was good. I liked the mix of technical and flow on the different trails. Only lack of a star because the trails were not always labeled well causing us to get lost a couple times.

Leo (the bulldog) and I enjoyed a hike at CamRock park. Dog park permit required, fyi. You can…read morepurchase annual passes through the city/county or else buy a daily pass on-site. This park seems predominantly geared (pun not intended, I swear!) towards mountain bike riders but there are several loops that hikers can also enjoy. (Mountain bikers need a trail pass too, fyi. Daily or annual passes can be purchased on-site). We didn't come across too many other people while we were here, despite it being a gorgeous fall day. We did meet up with one dog off-leash running with a biker. Scrraaappppe!! (dragging out soapbox) Argh! I get it - for many people they think their dog is well-behaved so they don't need to be on a leash. Well, there are rules for a reason and when people disregard those and let their dog off-leash when they shouldn't, parks crack down & change rules to not allow dogs at all (um, look at most Madison parks as a prime example). People with "well-behaved dogs" forget that #1) other people may be afraid of dogs and your off-leash dog is especially scary to them and #2) other dogs you encounter may be dog-aggressive or leash-aggressive so if your dog runs up to them, oooh boy! ANYway, back to CamRock. This was a fine spot for hiking and I'd go back if I were in the area. However, if I were driving from Madison I would probably opt for Indian Lake over CamRock for a hiking trip. I would definitely like to go back to CamRock in the spring though for some mountain biking, those trails looked like fun!

My favorite dog park in the Madison area! The parking lot and once you enter the park can be busy…read moreespecially on the weekends but once you're in the park is so big with so many trails, even if it's busy you have plenty of space. The park is so well taken care of and the views are amazing. Not only does my dog love it but I love it because it feels like I'm out on a hike. It's not like many other dog parks where it's just a loop. You do need a pass for this dog park. I always leave with a very happy, very tired pup. Highly recommend!

Stunning park! Great place to meditate while your dog sniffs and cavorts. We visit as often as…read morepossible.

Is this heaven? Rolled into town after a four hour drive with the dogs and found this oasis If we…read morelived near by I would be a regular. If you've never been, here's what you need to know. 1. You need to fill out a waiver for each dog. 2. Day pass is $10 for two dogs as of this review 3. Full bar! Not included in the price of admission 4. Food truck. The night we were there was Paddies Patties. Top notch smash burgers and wings! 5. Your dogs will be totally exhausted by the end of your stay. It would be awesome if....they had a coffee bar. That would be prima!

I adore this business. I've only visited in the winter but i imagine it is idealistic in the…read moresummer. The drinks are quick and staff is attentive. The outdoor yard is perfect for dogs to roam and owners to relax with a cold beverage. $10 dog day pass or 10 visits for $80

Warner Dog Park offers wide open spaces for dogs to run as well as plenty of wooded areas,…read morelakeshore trails, and even a few hilly bits to make it a great workout for all. It is wildly cold and windy at the moment- so wear all your layers. So many layers. There aren't a ton of trees to buffer the wind, but some. Bring sunglasses. That snow reflects the sunlight so brightly. The dogs chased birds, met a few new friends. Great place to spend an hour on a Saturday morning.

"Be careful... two dogs got very sick from eating something at Warner Dog Park. 2/2026. The park…read morewas closed for a bit and this is under investigation.

Great dog park! They have both small and large dog areas. The larger dog area is a nice loop. The…read moretrail is well maintained and there's tons of space for the dogs to run. It's a beautiful area with large prairie grass. I always have a tired dog after coming here.

A great camping spot close to everything in Madison and Monona. Resident cranes visited us every…read moreday!

Quarry Park is one of the few Madison parks that allows dogs on-leash to walk in the park. This is…read morelikely because this park is primarily here to serve mountain bikers. The park consists of a wooded area laced with crisscrossing dirt mountain biking trails. Get ready to bust a glute because the hills here are steep! But the pooches will have fun; they love getting to charge up and down the gravel hills. The park seems to be seldom utilized; on several trips here we only ran into a pair of mountain bikers once and never any other other hikers/dogs. Don't look for official signage or a parking lot because you won't find it. There is plenty of street parking available on Steven's St. and there are random trail entrances along that side of the park.

If you have a dog that can jump a 4 ft fence, this is not the park for you. My husky had no problem…read morejumping right over it, and lots of humans jump the fence as well. Great for small dogs, or ones that are not escape artists.

Sunny and we'll maintained park with lots of winding trails. Our dogs loved it and we did too.read more

I love this park tucked away in Monona. The park has roughly 56-acres that are laid out along a…read moreglacial drumlin, or small hill, not far from the eastern shore of Lake Monona. There are paths leading through woodland, savanna, and, most notably, ponds and marshes that are home to a wide variety of waterfowl. We love going for a walk or jog here when we don't want to travel far. It is a wonderful spot for a quick escape from the noise and distraction of the surrounding urban environment.

A nice get away in a little urban area.. Check out the burial mound and enjoy the water fowl.read more