Nelson Dewey State Park
Features
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On Water
Pets Welcome/Inquire
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Natural Attractions Type
- Parks, Forests, Trails
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Camping Hook-ups
- Electric
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Campground Type
- Tent
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Trail Length (miles)
- 1
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Number of Campsites
- 45
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Publicly Owned
- Yes
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Showers and Flush Toilets
- Yes
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Dumping Station
- Yes
Nelson Dewey State Park
Information:
608-725-5374
6am-11pm.
Nelson Dewey State Park sits atop a 500-foot bluff overlooking the Mississippi River, offering stunning views and a mix of history and outdoor adventure. Visitors can hike, picnic, or camp while enjoying the scenic overlook and exploring the park’s historical features. One of them is the Stonefield Historic Site, the estate that housed the home of Wisconsin’s first governor, Nelson Dewey. The park also features Indian mounds, making it a perfect spot for both nature lovers and history enthusiasts.
What's Nearby
Events
Places To Stay
Dining
1
Gays Mills Apple Festival
9/25/2026 - 9/27/2026
Gays Mills - 40.96 miles away
2
Driftless Area Art Festival
9/19/2026 - 9/20/2026
Soldiers Grove - 47.18 miles away
3
Wisconsin Grilled Cheese Championship
4/25/2026
Dodgeville - 49.16 miles away
4
Cave & Cocktails
12/04/2025
Blue Mounds - 64.79 miles away
5
Snowflake Ski Jumping Tournament - Westby
2/06/2026 - 2/07/2026
Westby - 66.43 miles away
6
Scandihoovian Winter Festival
2/07/2026 - 2/08/2026
Mount Horeb - 67.89 miles away
7
Winter Carnival
2/05/2026 - 2/07/2026
Madison - 86.11 miles away
8
Connections to the Land
2/06/2026 - 2/27/2026
Portage - 96.95 miles away


