Governor Nelson State Park

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Information: 608-831-3005
Toll Free: 888-936-7463
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A beautiful year round day-use State Park located on Lake Mendota where recreation and nature mingle within sight of the State Capitol. Effigy mounds can be seen on the Woodland Trail. Enjoy lakeshore picnic areas, sandy swimming beaches (No lifeguard on beach), bird watching, or ease into country solitude. Winter activities include 5.2 miles of cross country ski trails, snowshoeing, and ice fishing. Call park for pet rules or for shelter reservations. 4 stall boat landing. Has adaptive equipment available for people with mobility impairment including sit skis for cross country skiing. Redtail Hawk Trail, 1.03 miles & Oak Savanna Trail, 1.65 miles, both are moderate difficulty, Groomed for traditional and skate ski, no pets. Woodland Trail, 1.18 miles, hard difficulty, groomed traditional only, no pets. Morningside Trail, 1.31 miles, easy difficulty, portions groomed for traditional and skate ski, pets allowed, snowshoes and hiking allowed.

  • Adaptive Equipment Available
    • Yes
  • Features
    • Boating Services Available
    • On Water
    • Pets Welcome/Inquire
  • Cross-Country Skiing/Snowshoeing Trail Type
    • Groomed
    • Tracked
    • Flat
    • Hilly
    • Open
    • Wooded
  • Fish Type
    • Blue Gill
    • Catfish
    • Coho Salmon
    • Crappie
    • Lake Trout
    • Musky
    • Northern Pike
    • Panfish
    • Rainbow Trout
    • Smallmouth Bass
    • Walleye
  • Fishing style
    • Ice
    • Inland Lake / River
  • Natural Attractions Type
    • Beaches
    • Parks, Forests, Trails
    • Scenic Vistas
  • Trail Length (miles)
    • 5.2
  • Ski Skating
    • Yes
  • Toilets
    • Yes
  • Snowshoeing
    • Yes
  • Beach
    • Yes
  • Shelter
    • Yes
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