Governor Nelson State Park






Features
- Adaptive Equipment Available
- Yes
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On Water
Boating Services Available
Pets Welcome/Inquire
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Fishing style
- Ice
- Inland Lake / River
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Fish Type
- Blue Gill
- Catfish
- Coho Salmon
- Crappie
- Lake Trout
- Musky
- Northern Pike
- Panfish
- Rainbow Trout
- Smallmouth Bass
- Walleye
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Natural Attractions Type
- Beaches
- Parks, Forests, Trails
- Scenic Vistas
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Cross-Country Skiing/Snowshoeing Trail Type
- Groomed
- Tracked
- Flat
- Hilly
- Open
- Wooded
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Trail Length (miles)
- 5.2
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Toilets
- Yes
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Shelter
- Yes
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Ski Skating
- Yes
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Beach
- Yes
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Snowshoeing
- Yes
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Accessible Fishing Pier
- Yes
Governor Nelson State Park
Information:
608-831-3005
Toll Free:
888-936-7463
Governor Nelson State Park is situated on the shores of the 10,000-acre Lake Mendota, where recreation and nature come together in view of the State Capitol. This day-use park features a sandy beach, a boat launch, a fish cleaning facility, picnic areas, playground equipment, and over 8 miles of trails. Visitors can also explore Native American effigy mounds along the Woodland Trail.
Governor Nelson State Park offers an accessible fishing pier and an accessible picnic shelter near the sand beach. Several of the trails are spacious, natural surfaces. The adaptive cross-country sit skis are available as the winter weather permits.
What's Nearby
Events
Places To Stay
Dining
1
Prairie Chase Run/Walk
6/28/2025
Middleton - 6.56 miles away
2
Pride Variety Show at Liquid
6/27/2025
Madison - 11.66 miles away
3
Free Farmers' Market Organ Concert: T. Jared Stellmacher
6/28/2025
Madison - 11.97 miles away
4
Geode Talk at Cave of the Mounds
7/01/2025 - 8/31/2025
Blue Mounds - 16.05 miles away
5
Gemstone Mining Talk & Demo
7/01/2025 - 8/29/2025
Blue Mounds - 16.05 miles away
6
Streets of Sun Prairie: Mural Fest Reveal Block Party
6/26/2025
Sun Prairie - 18.65 miles away
7
Mid-Continent Pizza Train
6/28/2025
North Freedom - 24.59 miles away
8
Spring Green Arts & Crafts Fair
6/28/2025 - 6/29/2025
Spring Green - 24.6 miles away