Parks_Topic Contact_Gov Dodge
- Email: Governor Dodge State Park
- Phone: tel:+1-608-935-2315
Governor Dodge State Park is one of the state's largest parks, with 5,350 acres of steep hills, bluffs, and deep valleys plus two lakes and a waterfall. Located in Wisconsin's scenic driftless area, Governor Dodge offers camping, picnicking, hiking, canoeing, biking, hunting, fishing, off-road biking, cross-country skiing and horseback riding opportunities.
Website: Governor Dodge State Park
County: Iowa
4175 Hwy 23 N
Dodgeville, WI 53533
United States
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Please join us for Music in the Park featuring Old Grey Cats, a Wisconsin-based bluegrass and folk group.
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Music and storytelling in a relaxed setting create an enjoyable experience for all.
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Stop by the table in front of the park office any time between 2 and 3:30 p.m. to learn about the fossils of the Driftless region.
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Join UW Space Place astronomers Max Kroft and Loren Robinson for a rain-or-shine presentation on astronomy, recent astronomical news and a weather-dependent star party.
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Join Archaeologists Robert “Ernie” Boszhardt and Danielle Benden of Driftless Pathways to learn about the Indigenous people who lived across this landscape for more than 10,000 years.
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Join the naturalist for a guided hike on the Lakeview Trail. This is a 1.25-mile trail with a few hills. Come dressed for the weather, prepared with sun protection, insect repellent and water.
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Did you know that many bats depend on Wisconsin caves and mines for hibernation? Stop by the front of the park office to learn about Wisconsin’s bats and the equipment biologists use to count them.