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Governor Nelson State Park

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Address: 5140 County Highway M, Waunakee, WI 53597, USA
Phone: (608) 831-3005
State: Wisconsin
City: Waunakee
Zip Code: 53597


Opening Hours

Monday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Thursday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Friday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Saturday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Sunday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM

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Reviews
Grab your leash and dog and experience 4 seasons of great hiking paths and pier jumping for your hounds. Loved that we can grab the girls quick and give them swimming opportunities in different weather when the lake is free of ice. Be prepared for boggy areas and some mud in spring and fall. Everything will wash and dry so it's worth the dogs getting a tub bath once home
8 years ago (17-02-2018)
It's a great park that's very close to Madison. It's nice for walking or fishing in the summer and in the winter they have snow shoeing and cross country skiing trails that are very nice. I'd highly recommend it if you are on Madison west side and don't want to drive a long way for a state park.
8 years ago (16-02-2018)
Governor Nelson is a prime example of the varied ecosystems of SW Wisconsin. In one visit you can stroll through mixed deciduous forest, crest a hill into prairie oak savannah, stroll through rolling grassland and squelch through native wetlands rife with turkey, Osprey and native crane species. Meadowlarks stop over in spring and I’ve even seen bluebirds. The park offers lakeshore with playground, 2 off leash dog areas, one of which is beach, a fish cleaning station and ample parking. With over 420 acres it there’s plenty of room to stretch out and feel like you’re alone. From the top of the grassland you’re offered sweeping views of the cusp of the unglaciated regions of SW Wisconsin. Within the forest itself you can visit ancient native council mounds and read about the first peoples throughout the park. This park attracts mostly responsible dog owners with well socialized pets.
9 years ago (03-01-2018)
It's a beautiful park, and has an amazing view of the Madison skyline. However, the bathrooms are a little gross, and there are no garbage cans. But the park is beautiful. It has a large sandy beach and a wonderful picnic area. It also has a great boat landing.
9 years ago (12-09-2017)
Well maintained. My dog and I both love our time here
9 years ago (04-01-2018)
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