Nelson Dewey State Park
Features
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Pets Welcome/Inquire
On Water
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Campground Type
- Tent
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Natural Attractions Type
- Parks, Forests, Trails
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Camping Hook-ups
- Electric
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Number of Campsites
- 45
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Trail Length (miles)
- 1
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Dumping Station
- Yes
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Publicly Owned
- Yes
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Showers and Flush Toilets
- Yes
Nelson Dewey State Park
Information:
608-725-5374
6am-11pm.
Nelson Dewey State Park sits atop a 500-foot bluff overlooking the Mississippi River, offering stunning views and a mix of history and outdoor adventure. Visitors can hike, picnic, or camp while enjoying the scenic overlook and exploring the park’s historical features. One of them is the Stonefield Historic Site, the estate that housed the home of Wisconsin’s first governor, Nelson Dewey. The park also features Indian mounds, making it a perfect spot for both nature lovers and history enthusiasts.
What's Nearby
Events
Places To Stay
Dining
1
Gays Mills Apple Festival
9/25/2026 - 9/27/2026
Gays Mills - 40.96 miles away
2
Driftless Area Art Festival
9/19/2026 - 9/20/2026
Soldiers Grove - 47.18 miles away
3
Wisconsin Grilled Cheese Championship
4/25/2026
Dodgeville - 49.16 miles away
4
Cave After Dark Presents: Winter Escape
1/17/2026
Blue Mounds - 64.79 miles away
5
Silvesterchlausen
1/10/2026
New Glarus - 70.77 miles away
6
Coppia Concerts: Arco e Tasto-Hidden Gems
1/10/2026
Fitchburg - 81.93 miles away
7
The Wright Stuff: What to Learn from Frank Lloyd Wright
1/13/2026
Madison - 84.31 miles away
8
Winter Free Fishing Weekend
1/16/2026 - 1/18/2026
Madison - 86.81 miles away


