Governor Nelson State Park
Governor Nelson State Park is a state park in Wisconsin. It was established in 1975. 8 graded lakes are within 15 miles of the park, including Lake Mendota, Lake Wingra, Lake Waubesa.
Designation
State Park
County
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Established
1975
Official Resources
Nearby Graded Lakes (within 15 mi)
Lakes closest to Governor Nelson State Park, weighted by size. Click a lake for its full water quality grade, fish species, and depth.
| Lake | County | Grade | Surface Area | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Mendota | Dane | B | 9.8K acres | 2.6 mi |
| Lake Wingra | Dane | B | 336 acres | 5.7 mi |
| Lake Waubesa | Dane | B | 2.1K acres | 10.7 mi |
| Graber Pond | Dane | F | - | 3.6 mi |
| Tiedman Pond | Dane | F | 9 acres | 4.6 mi |
| Odana Pond | Dane | F | 14 acres | 6.3 mi |
| Lake Monona | Dane | C | - | 6.7 mi |
| Brazee Lake | Dane | F | 148 acres | 13.6 mi |
Other Parks in the Area
- Capital Springs State Recreation Area— State Recreation Area, 8.8 mi
- Lake Kegonsa State Park— State Park, 15.1 mi
- Blue Mound State Park— State Park, 22.3 mi
- Devil's Lake State Park— State Park, 23.8 mi
Park location and metadata sourced from Wikidata. For trail maps, camping reservations, and current conditions, visit the official WI DNR. Lake grades are derived from EPA Water Quality Portal data using Metropolitan Council standards.