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Firewood Notice: Currently, firewood is not allowed on Wisconsin State Park, Trail or Forest properties from out of state or from more than 25 miles away from the destination campground.
In addition, firewood that has been in a Wisconsin EAB quarantined area is not allowed on properties outside of the quarantined area. Please buy firewood nearby or at the property you are going to. Call the DNR toll-free Firewood Hotline 1-877-303-WOOD (9663) for information before packing for a trip.

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GOVERNOR DODGE, WI

Status: Open year round.
Max reservation window: Tue May 20 2014

Description

Horses and bikes are legal to ride on the roads within the park.

More than 5,000 scenic acres of steep hills, bluffs, and deep valleys plus two lakes and a waterfall make this park a family favorite.

Services & Amenities:

Within Facility
  • Bike Trails
  • Boat Rentals
  • Boating
  • Canoe Rentals
  • Comfort Station
  • Disabled Access Only
  • Drinking Water
  • Dump Station
  • Fire Rings
  • Firewood
  • Fishing
  • Flush Restrooms
  • Handicap Access
  • Hiking Trails
  • Nature Area
  • Parking
  • Picnic Areas
  • Picnic Tables
  • Pit Toilet
  • Playground
  • Shelter
  • Showers
  • Swimming
  • Toilet, Pit/Vault
  • Water Drinking
  • Water Fillup Station
Alerts and Important Information
Firewood Notice: Currently, firewood is not allowed on Wisconsin State Park, Trail or Forest properties from out of state or from more than 25 miles away from the destination campground. In addition, firewood that has been in a Wisconsin EAB quarantined area is not allowed on properties outside of the quarantined area. Please buy firewood nearby or at the property you are going to. Call the DNR toll-free Firewood Hotline 1-877-303-WOOD (9663) for information before packing for a trip. NOTE: Deer hunting is allowed in many areas of Governor Dodge State Park.
Contact the park directly for further information.

Vehicle admission stickers are required.Click here for cost of the sticker.



You must check in at the Park Office

  • Shower/flush toilet buildings open approximately Apr 20, 2013;
    Shower/flush toilet buildings close approximately Oct 15, 2013.
    Dump station open approximately Apr 15, 2013;
    Dump Station Closes approximately Oct 15, 2013.
    These facilities are weather dependent and dates can change. Check with the property if you have questions.


  • For information regarding hunting in Wisconsin State Parks follow this link to the DNR web site Click here for more information

    About the Admission fees, please Click Here for reference.

    Getting There:

    GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
    43.01444, -90.11
    43°0'52"N, 90°6'36"W

    Governor Dodge State Park is located 3 miles north of Dodgeville on Hwy 23 North. The park is approximately 45 miles west of Madison.

    Contact Information:

    Mailing Address:

    GOVERNOR DODGE
    4175 STATE RD 23N
    DODGEVILLE WI 53533

    Phone Number:

    Project Office:(608)935-2315