Camping at Governor Dodge State Park

Governor Dodge is the place to camp in Southwestern Wisconsin. With almost 300 campsites, there is plenty to choose from.

Family Camping

Several of the family campsites offer electricity at the site. No sites offer water onsite, but a dump and fill station is located in both campgrounds.

Camp-Hosts stay in both family campgrounds and can offer-up plenty of helpful knowledge, besides being great volunteers for the park.

Award winning playgrounds are available for those young at heart. In 2006 Governor Dodge State Park was awarded the "Best Playground for Kids" Golden Seal Award from the Friends of Wisconsin State Parks.

Horse Camping

11 horse campsites are located near the interior horse loop. Shelter building, vault toilets and water spigot are on hand. Ride all day on either the 7 mile interior loop or the 15 mile exterior loop, then stay for the night at this rustic campground.

Backpacking

Located in the Hickory Ridge Group Camp Area, the backpack sites are a great place to get away. 6 sites are reached from a ½ mile trail. Water is accessed at the parking lot and vault toilets are located near group site H.

Camping with a Group

Sites A thru H offer an opportunity to share a camping experience with a large group. Whether it's a scout troop, family reunion or just a bunch of friends, these large sites present the perfect area to bring everyone together.

Flush toilet and shower building is located in the center of the group camp area, and vault toilets are at every site.

Camping F.A.Q.

Standard	Most camping units will fit easily on this type of site. Everything from a tent to a large RV.
Tent	A smaller site with not the same amount of clearance as a Standard site. Designed mostly for tents, but can accommodate pop-ups and small RVs and trailers.
Double	This is a site that is adjoined to another site. You occupy one half of this large site and another party will occupy the other half. Great for two families who want to camp close to each other.
Walk-to	For a slightly more primitive experience. You park your vehicle and walk a short distance to the site.
Backpack	For a much more primitive experience. Your campsite is a 1/2 mile walk away from you vehicle.
Group	These are very large sites that can accommodate very large groups. These are the only sites that you may register more than the standard 6 people or one family on the site. Great for family reunions, scouting groups and school groups.
Horse	The only place you may camp with your horse in the park. Only people camping with horses are allowed to camp in the Horse Camp.

Is there ... at the campsite?
Every campsite is furnished with a picnic table and a firering. Your firering may or may not have a grate. If you do not have a grate, see the camphost as they often have extra grates to loan out.

Can I gather wood from the campsite for my campfire?
Yes. You may gather anything that is dead and on the ground. You may cut the wood as long as the noise does not disturb anyone. Also, you may bring in firewood from within 50 miles of the park and within the borders of Wisconsin.

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