Governor Dodge State Park

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Governor Dodge State Park is located near Dodgeville in Iowa County, Wisconsin. Named after the first territorial governor of Wisconsin (Henry Dodge), the park covers a total of 5,270 acres (21.33 km²) in Wisconsin's Driftless area.

The land is mostly oak and hickory forest with some sandstone bluff outcroppings and one named waterfall. Common activities include boating (electric motors only), fishing, picnicking and swimming on the park's two lakes, Cox Hollow Lake and Twin Valley Lake. There is a boat launch, dam and a swimming area at each of the lakes. Away from the lakes one can find hiking trails, cross-country ski trails, mountain bike trails and horse trails. Seasonal activities include hunting in the fall and snowmobiling in the winter.

A concession stand is maintained by the Dodgeville Kiwanis near Cox Hollow Beach. Food, gifts, clothing and basic camping gear can be purchased. The stand offers boat, canoe and paddle-boat rentals for visitors to both lakes.

Like most Wisconsin State Parks, Governor Dodge State park does allow overnight camping. 267 family campsites, 8 group campsites, 11 family sites for horse campers, 2 group sites for horse campers and 6 backpack sites are available throughout the summer months. Several family campsites are open year-round.

The Friends of Governor Dodge State Park are a group of volunteers working together to support recreation, education and environmental stewardship in the park. They hold periodic meetings and host work days to better the park.