Foliage Camping and Hiking at Governor Dodge State Park, WI

Did you know that Governor Dodge State Park is currently the 3rd largest state park in Wisconsin?

It's a beautiful area, well marked hiking trails with a good variety of distances, and great beaches. This Wisconsin gem is located outside Dodgeville in Iowa County, WI, and named after Henry Dodge, the first governor of the Wisconsin Territory. The park offers more than 5,300 scenic acres of steep hills, bluffs and deep valleys plus two lakes and a waterfall making it Wisconsin favorite. Governor Dodge has two lakes, Cox Hollow and Twin Valley, which can be used for kayaking, boat launching, and fishing.

Take a look at this beautiful Foliage video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bRSx_o2gp4k

Set into the dramatic hills of Southwest Wisconsin's driftless area, Governor Dodge is among the state's most popular state parks for hiking (all seasons). There are three must-see trails that are focused on by most visitors looking for a good walk: Stevens Falls along with the Lost Canyon Loop, the Cave Trail, and the Pine Cliff trail.

• Trail Map & Trail Guide: https://gatewaytothedriftless.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/govdparkmap.pdf

Governor Dodge State Park Location and Contact:

• The park is located 45 miles west from Madison, and 4 miles north of the central business district of the City of Dodgeville
• Address: 4175 Hwy 23 N. Dodgeville, WI 53533
• Park's phone number: (608) 935-2315

A detailed trip agenda will be provided to all the registered trip participants ahead of the trip. Here is a snapshot of what to expect from the weekend:

• Friday: arrivals, tent set up, let's check out the beach, meet&greet over the fire
• Saturday: hiking/kayaking & exploring Dodgeville
• Sunday: hike before heading home

We will be camping at the Hickory Ridge Group Camp, where only tents are allowed. Our group site has a reserved tent area, picnic tables, and a large fire ring. Drinking water and shower building are available and located nearby.

A Wisconsin State Park sticker is required for each car that enters the property, that can be purchased online https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/parks/admission, or in person at check-in.

Price: $35

• The price is per person and includes a camping spot for 2 nights as well as firewood, to keep the fire going for 2 nights, and charcoal for grilling food . Payment guarantees your spot.
• Electronic payment can be made via PayPal/Zelle/Venmo and sent to mcdzica AT gmail.com

Feel free to post your questions in the comment section below or message me directly via Meetup.
Happy Camping!