Land Resources & Parks
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Dodge County Parks
Dodge County has five beautiful county parks that are located throughout our great county. Whether you're looking to enjoy some of our waterways, picturesque views or to set up camp, there's a place for you. Best part? All of our parks are always free to visit any time of year. Looking for information on boating, snowmobiling, biking or hiking? Visit the Trails & Waterways page for more activities.
![Astico Park]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1758556222/cododgewigov/lxven3xqg9yqkktlqkti/AsticoPark.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1758556222/cododgewigov/lxven3xqg9yqkktlqkti/AsticoPark.png","width":375}])
100 acres of picturesque camping, hiking and waterfront space.
![Derge Park]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1758558256/cododgewigov/flmkzfshzoogo1p5cfg8/DergePark.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1758558256/cododgewigov/flmkzfshzoogo1p5cfg8/DergePark.png","width":375}])
Just outside of Beaver Dam is 13 lakeside acres primed for fishing and camping.
![Harnischfeger Park]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1758558577/cododgewigov/bqb7hsjng7fst1odgfkz/HarnischfegerPark.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1758558577/cododgewigov/bqb7hsjng7fst1odgfkz/HarnischfegerPark.png","width":375}])
Dodge County's largest park with tons of amenities for families looking to camp, hike and play.
![Ledge Park]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1758557656/cododgewigov/lqstgoqiptl3hwtiw37k/LedgePark.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1758557656/cododgewigov/lqstgoqiptl3hwtiw37k/LedgePark.png","width":375}])
Picturesque views and great hikes are in store at Dodge County's most visited & camped park.
![Nitschke Mounds Park]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1758557233/cododgewigov/b1y5kwwsdkc74kvvsmyc/NitschkeMounds.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1758557233/cododgewigov/b1y5kwwsdkc74kvvsmyc/NitschkeMounds.png","width":375}])
Hike through a piece of history. 39 preserved effigy mounds believed to have been constructed around 800 AD - 1100 AD.
![Trails & Waterways]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1758557851/cododgewigov/edjhcmc69i7snntbjdb3/HoriconMarsh.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1758557851/cododgewigov/edjhcmc69i7snntbjdb3/HoriconMarsh.png","width":375}])
Hundreds of miles of rivers, lakes and trails span the entirety of Dodge County available for year-round activities.
By The Numbers
13%
New Home Permits
From 2023 to 2024 our zoning department tracked an increase in new home building in Dodge County.
382
Acres of County Park
Dodge County has hundreds of acres across five beautiful parks with free entry for visitors and residents alike.
47,969
Parcels Maintained in 2025
Our Land Information Division carefully documents and maintains records for tens of thousands of parcels contained within Dodge County.
178,757
Park Visitors
Dodge County's parks are a major attraction, consistently bringing in hundreds of thousands of visitors every year.
$2 Million
Community Development Fund
The Community Development division of Land Resources & Parks oversees an innovative grant program that directly impacts Dodge County residents and communities.
983
Permits Reviewed
In 2024 alone, the Code Administration Division oversaw the issuance and review of nearly 1,000 permits.