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Neshonoc Park

A 20-acre La Crosse County park on Lake Neshonoc with a picnic shelter, playground, boat ramp, courtesy pier, canoe launch, open play area, and dam views.

Lake NeshonocBoat launchPlayground
Aerial view of the Lake Neshonoc dam, Highway 16 bridge, and lower La Crosse River at Neshonoc ParkPhoto: Wikideas1 via Wikimedia CommonsCC0 1.0

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Official overview

What the park agency lists.

The County's current recreation plan places the park on the lake's northwest shore and documents its lake and river access, vault toilets, grass volleyball court, historic marker, and wetlands below the dam.

View La Crosse County Outdoor Recreation Plan

Community feedback

What the community says.

These are dated, neutral themes from public visitor feedback. They are not a Coulee Region Parks Guide rating or a personal visit report.

  • Families value the small sandy beach, nearby picnic area, and warm-water swimming conditions reported during summer visits.
  • Fishing, lake views, and family gatherings are recurring reasons people use the park.
  • Visitors have raised practical concerns about boat-launch alignment and the limited hand-washing setup at the vault toilets.

Good to know: Google currently labels the exact W3373 Highway 16 county park as Swarthout Park. Shoreline, swimming, launch, and dock conditions can change, so verify current conditions before relying on them.

Themes checked July 2026 from Google Maps reviews for Swarthout Park.

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Verified features

What is available at this park.

  • Picnic shelter, tables, and grills
  • Playground, open play area, and grass volleyball court
  • Boat ramp and courtesy pier on Lake Neshonoc
  • Canoe launch below the dam
  • Vault toilets and historic Neshonoc marker

Before you go

Practical details

Address
W3373 State Road 16, West Salem, WI 54669
Official source
La Crosse County Outdoor Recreation Plan
Map location
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Community feedback
Review themes checked July 2026