Recreation
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Picnic Areas and Shelters
Grills are provided in the picnic area. Fires are not allowed at the park. If you bring your own grill, please use the receptacles in the picnic areas for your hot coals. Reservable shelters Two shelters in the beach and picnic area are available…
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Hiking
In spring, summer and fall, hike 8.4 miles of trails through many diverse ecological communities, including oak woodland and savannah and mesic and wet prairies. Wildflowers are abundant along the trails, and various animals can often be seen…
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Nature
The landscape of southern Wisconsin was once dominated by prairies and oak savannas. Efforts are underway to restore this complex ecosystem of plants and animals to the park. Restoration work is being concentrated in the open grass and marsh areas…
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Conditions
Weather Weather forecast Beach For updated lake and beach conditions, see the Beach Closings and Advisories Map.
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Recreation
Governor Nelson State Park provides a variety of recreation opportunities. View the links below to learn about some of the popular activities available at this park. Accessibility Governor Nelson State Park offers an accessible fishing pier and an…
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Recreation
The Sauk Prairie State Recreation Area, located in southeastern Sauk County, consists of a portion of the decommissioned Badger Army Ammunition Plant. Visitors may hunt, trap, hike, bird watch, pick mushrooms and berries, study nature, take…
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Sauk Prairie State Recreation Area
Directions Sauk Prairie State Recreation Area is in south-central Wisconsin just south of Devil's Lake State Park. The entrance to the recreation area is directly off of US Highway 12 about 8 miles south of Baraboo and 9 miles north of Sauk City…