Nelson Dewey State Park
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.
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Features
Pets Welcome/Inquire
On Water
- Campground Type
- Tent
- Trail Length (miles)
- 1
- Camping Hook-ups
- Electric
- Number of Campsites
- 45
- Dumping Station
- Yes
- Publicly Owned
- Yes
- Showers and Flush Toilets
- Yes
- Natural Attractions Type
- Parks, Forests, Trails
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Travel Green Wisconsin Certified
Certified: (Req. 30 Points)
To be certified through Travel Green Wisconsin, all participants must achieve at least 30 points on the Travel Green Wisconsin Checklist. The more points a business attains, the greener they are in their operations.
Green Innovations
- Park prevents the introduction and transportation of invasive species through actions & education
- Degraded lands are being rehabilitated through prairie restoration and hillside vegetative management
- Energy Star rated appliances & equipment are used
- All paper products and promotional pieces are printed on recycled paper
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