Governor Dodge State Park

Category: State park

Address: 4175 WI-23, Dodgeville, WI 53533, USA

Phone: +16089352315

Opening hours

Sunday: 6AM–11PM

Monday: 6AM–11PM

Tuesday: 6AM–11PM

Wednesday: 6AM–11PM

Thursday: 6AM–11PM

Friday: 6AM–11PM

Saturday: 6AM–11PM

Reviews

Dennis Anderson

Jul 29, 2022

Love this place. Great camping and trails and beach. Cox hollow 77 is a good site right next to a great trail that takes you to the waterfall and a few other great spots. Also close to the water bathroom

Glen Keddie

Jul 21, 2022

Stayed in the Twin Lakes Campground. The camground was wooded, and felt secluded between sites. The sites were in good shape. Hiking trails, beaches by the lakes offered fun recreation. The surrounding landscape has both flowering meadows and wooded hills. Had a great time.

Kenneth Barkulis

May 19, 2022

First time camping at this park. Twin Valley campground is very nice no full hookup for campers, that should never be a deterrent, ever. Flushable toilets that were spotless and heated (early spring camping). Wood for campfire is 6$ cash and is decent wood actually. Had a double site that had plenty of space. The beach was clean and the water was clear enough to see the fish and turtles swimming by. The trails lead to amazing views of the lake or rock bluffs and outcroppings, caves and nature views. A weekend is not nearly enough time to spend on these trails.

Keertu Anil

Apr 3, 2022

Just spent only a couple of hours in this park, on the way back home, so we were just able to check out Stephens' Falls, which is a 5 minute walk from parking lot to the falls. Nice little waterfall. Will visit again in the summer to check out the beach and hike some of the interesting trails.

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Questions & Answers

Are dogs allowed?

Steven North | Aug 4, 2018
Jonathon Grulke | Aug 5, 2018

Yes there is even a dog beach

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Is there horses?

Isabella Bunck | Aug 4, 2018
Troy Nethery | Aug 5, 2018

Dobey Stables. Just stop by the Crystal and Mineral Museum right past Governor Dodge on your left side as you are coming from Dodgeville. They run the stables and if I remember correctly you can take an hour or two hour trips through the park. You cannot go alone though. A guide goes with you.

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Can you bring animals such as dogs

Payton | Aug 4, 2018
Jessica Janczak | Aug 5, 2018

Yes

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Are there public grills in the park?

Carlos Lara | Oct 7, 2020
Bjorn Rogall | Oct 8, 2020

Yes.

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Can u go for the day

Tammy Durham | Sep 7, 2020
Matt Runquist | Sep 8, 2020

Yes but you'll need a park sticker. Stephen's Falls is quite popular and beautiful for a day hike.

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Are any of he trails stroller friendly??

Korie Harrison | Aug 3, 2020
Chris Enstad | Aug 4, 2020

It is paved around the lake otherwise you should bring a kid back pack

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Are the backpacking sites private? How close are you to your neighbors? Can someone suggest a backpacking site?

Mike M | Aug 3, 2020
Roxanne Quinlan | Aug 4, 2020

Lots of camping spots. Both electric and non. I've never used the backpacking ones, so can't help. The regular ones are roomier than most with good tree areas between them.

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Can you winter cap at governor dodge state park?

Peter Muscarello | Aug 3, 2020
Matt Widup | Aug 4, 2020

Yes, but in a very limited way. There are only 30 sites available. These are electric sites. None are guaranteed to be plowed. Fire rings are available. There is water available at the park office. If you don't have four wheel drive and good tyres, make sure to inspect the site prior to reserving to make sure the road is actually plowed.

Which lake is best for young kids to swim in?

Laura Druckrey | Aug 3, 2020
Kevin | Aug 4, 2020

There both good but twin lakes beach has a bigger. shallow area.

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Are there atv/utv trails nearby?

Mary Heckert | Aug 3, 2020
Tim Bergen | Aug 4, 2020

You would need to contact that State park directly.

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