De Forest is located in Dane County between Madison and Portage along US Hwy 51 on the banks of the Yahara River near Sun Prairie, Waunakee, Governor Nelson State Park, and Lake Mendota. The population estimate for July 1, 1998 was 6,865, an increase of 1,983 since 1990.
Accommodations in De Forest include Holiday Inn Express. Click for more details, including other accommodations in the area, as well as online reservations.
De Forest is part of the Madison, Wisconsin metro area.