Current Conditions

Conditions at Governor Dodge State Park change rapidly. We attempt to keep you up to date on many of the most common questions about park conditions. In this section, the Weather is updated automatically, but all other sections change whenever there is an actual change at the park.

General Conditions

Current Weather Conditions

Current Weather Conditions for Dodgeville, WI - NOAA
Current Weather Conditions for Dodgeville, WI - Intellicast

Horse/Bike Trail Conditions

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All trails are OPEN.

*Note* The day-use parking lot for horse trail users (located near the barn) can sometimes fill up in the summer. When this happens, please use the parking lot near the Twin Valley shelter.

All horse and bike rider 16 years of age and older are required to carry a Wisconsin state trail pass whenever they ride. Passes can be purchased for either a day or for the whole year.  These trail passes are required for all horse and bike trails inside the park, as well as the Military Ridge State Trail. Purchase your trail pass at the park office or by printing, completing and mailing this pdf form with payment to the Friends of Gov Dodge.

Trail conditions change rapidly, contact the park office at (608) 935-2315 for any questions about the trails.

Cross-Country Ski Trail Conditions

Trails are closed for the season, see you next year!

Trail conditions change rapidly, contact the park office at (608) 935-2315 for any questions about the trails.

Interpretive Updates

We have begun our 2008 Interpretive Programs!

It has been a great summer and we still have more in store. Stay tuned to FriendsofGovDodge.org for more Interpretive Programs this fall.

All Upcoming Naturalist Programs

Camping

Camping is available in all campgrounds

Facilities have been turned on throughout the park. Enjoy the summer!

Camping reservations are available through Reserve America. You can make a reservation by calling (888) 947-2757 or online at ReserveAmerica.com.  The park also has a number or first-come first-serve sites available for with both electric and non-electric amenities.

Hunting

There is currently NO HUNTING in the park.

Deer hunting dates have been announced for 2008:

ALL hunters are required to wear blaze-orange during any gun-deer season. Non-hunters are not required to wear blaze-orange, but is recommended when hiking.

For times, locations and descriptions of events, please see our Calendar .
We will try our best to keep these conditions up-to-date, even for rained out events, but if you would like to verify the status of interpretive programs, contact the park at (608)935-2315.

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