961 ft
Elevation
12
Nearby Trails
12
Activities
0
Campgrounds
About Governor Nelson State Park
Governor Nelson State Park is a small ski area in Wisconsin operating at 961 feet of elevation with 109 vertical feet of terrain. The modest vertical drop makes this a beginner-focused destination suited to families and those new to skiing or snowboarding. Access and season details for current operations should be confirmed directly with the park before planning a visit.
Know before you go
Governor Nelson State Park
Sun & Moon
11:37 AM
Sunrise
5:54 PM
Solar Noon
12:12 AM
Sunset
Golden Hour AM → 12:15 PM
Golden Hour PM ← 11:34 PM
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Waxing Crescent
13% illuminated
Live12h 34m of daylight
Governor Nelson State Park
Season
62days
Ski Season Open
Opens in 62 days
LiveNov 15 – Apr 15 · Based on historical averages
Governor Nelson State Park
Best Time to Visit
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Off Season
September — Off season
LivePrime season: December – December
Nearby Trails
Deep Ravine Loop
0.55 mi · 103 ft gain
Iat - Madison Segment
3.01 mi · 378 ft gain
Iat - Cross Plains Connection
0.59 mi · 48 ft gain
Iat - Madison-Valley View Connection
1.84 mi · 217 ft gain
Iat - Cross Plains Connection
1.97 mi · 182 ft gain
Iat - Indian Lake Segment
3.52 mi · 754 ft gain
Iat - Springfield Hill-Lodi Marsh Connection
7.83 mi · 663 ft gain
Verona Trail
0.52 mi · 35 ft gain
Things to Do
Woodland Trail
snow_sports · Woodland Trail
Morningside Trail
snow_sports · Morningside Trail
Mendota County Park Campground
Mendota County Park Campground
Lake Mendota
fishing · Lake Mendota
Outer Limits
cycling · Outer Limits
Strickers Pond
Middleton
Round-A-Lot
snow_sports · Round-A-Lot
Round-A-Lot
snow_sports · Round-A-Lot
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