Cancellation alerts

Governor Nelson

We watch every site at Governor Nelson 24/7, then email you the moment a cancellation opens up.

100% of weekends booked at top sites·Peak Feb–Apr·2 sites

Pick your dates, pick the sites you want, we do the watching.

Park favorites

The 2 most popular campsites at Governor Nelson

Booked on virtually every weekend during peak season (Feb–Apr). They reserve months ahead and rebook within minutes when cancelled — set up an alert and we'll email you the moment one opens.

Site Dragonfly Shelter

Best here · 2 tied

Ranked #1 of 2

Adirondack Camping · Sleeps 70

Site Beach Shelter

Best here · 2 tied

Ranked #1 of 2

Adirondack Camping · Sleeps 30

These sites rebook within minutes of being cancelled. Set an alert at Governor Nelson and we’ll email you the moment one opens up.

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About this park

Located on the shore of 10,000-acre Lake Mendota, recreation and nature mingle within sight of the State Capitol. This day-use park has a sand beach, boat launch, fish cleaning facility, picnic areas, playground equipment and over 8 miles of hiking trails through woodlands and prairies. Two picnic shelters in the main beach area are reservable.