Photo: Wisconsin DNR
Lost Dauphin State Park is a small 19-acre gem along the Fox River just south of the city of De Pere in Brown County. The park offers rolling hiking trails and picnicking opportunities. Lost Dauphin State Park is operated locally by the Town of Lawrence.
Quick answers
When is the best time to visit Lost Dauphin State Park?
It depends on what you came for. History & mounds is best in June–September.
Do you need a state park sticker at Lost Dauphin State Park?
No. Lost Dauphin State Park doesn't require a vehicle sticker or a state trail pass.
What state parks and trails are near Lost Dauphin State Park?
The closest state properties, as the crow flies: Fox River State Trail (4 mi), Heritage Hill State Park (7 mi) and Friendship State Trail (13 mi).
Good for
- History & mounds
Best months
June · July · August · September
Visiting
- Admission: A vehicle admission sticker is not required at Lost Dauphin.
- Hours: Open sunrise to sunset year-round.
- Phone: 920-336-9131
Nearby
- Fox River State Trail (4 mi)
- Heritage Hill State Park (7 mi)
- Friendship State Trail (13 mi)
- High Cliff State Park (17 mi)
- Devil's River State Trail (20 mi)
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Text and park details on this page come from the property's DNR pages, checked every Monday; last change October 24, 2026. Closures and notices load live. Check current conditions before you go.