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Governor Nelson State Park Beach

Governor Nelson State Park has a huge, impeccably maintained beach area complete with sand volleyball courts.

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Essential Information

Contact NameLake Mendota
Address 5140 Cty Hwy M
Waunakee, WI 53597

Governor Nelson State Park provides shoreline access among wooded drumlins, wetlands, and a restored prairie. Both a swim area and a separate dog beach are provided. THE BEACH IS OPEN UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED BELOW.

Additional Information

Web Site:


dnr.wi.gov

Life Guard Schedule: No lifeguard on duty.

Amenities:
Beach House
Boat Launch
Drinking Water
Fish Cleaning Facility
Fishing
Grill
Hiking Trails
Park Admission Sticker Needed
Pet Swim Area
Pets
Picnic Tables
Playground
Restroom
Sand Volleyball Courts
Showers
Swim Ropes
Swimming
Vending
Wheelchair Accessible

Governor Nelson State Park has a huge, impeccably maintained beach area complete with sand volleyball courts.

Governor Nelson State Park has a huge, impeccably maintained beach area complete with sand volleyball courts.

There is a shelter just off the beach with a playground behind it.

There is a shelter just off the beach with a playground behind it.

Catch some shade under one of the park's big trees right next to the beach.

Catch some shade under one of the park's big trees right next to the beach.
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