Governor Nelson State Park Custom Search   Skiers from far and wide enjoy Cascade Mountain. 38% of the trails at Cascade Mountain are difficult, and 62% are green and blue; there is a total of 160 acres of skiing area. The 35 trails at Cascade Mountain are all wonderful; the altitude difference is 460 feet at this ski mountain. Cascade Mountain has 5 feet of wonderful snow every winter and has 10 great ski lifts to take all the skiers up the mountain. Devils Head is a pleasant ski resort, everyone enjoys it. 70% of the ski runs are easy and well suited for young ones and learners. The rest of     the 260 acres of skiable terrain, 30%, consists of tough ski runs. The 28 ski runs of Devils Head are all cool and are served by 16 good ski lifts. The drop from top to bottom is 500 feet, and this ski resort boasts 3 feet of white snow yearly. While you're here at Governor Nelson State Park you ought to pop by Picnic Point; a good swamp near Governor Nelson State Park is Waunakee Marsh. This is a beautiful segment of wilderness that is popular with folks from far and wide.     Map Detailed Map Contact Info Phone, Email, Address, GPS coordinates Campgrounds Nearby List of Nearby Campgrounds Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available in and near Governor Nelson State Park.   Lakes in and near Governor Nelson State Park Lake Mendota, Dane County, 2 miles away Lake Monona, Dane County, 6 miles away Goose Lake, Dane County, 8 miles away Lake Waubesa, Dane County, 10 miles away Lake Kegonsa, Dane County, 15 miles away   Campgrounds in and near Governor Nelson State Park Mendota County Park, Madison, 3 miles away Madison KOA, De Forest, 7 miles away De Forest KOA Kampground, De Forest, 7 miles away Token Creek County Park, Windsor, 8 miles away Lake Farm County Park, Madison, 8 miles away   Public Lands in and near Governor Nelson State Park Ice Age National Scenic Trail, Madison - WI , 5 miles away North Country National Scenic Trail, Madison - WI , 5 miles away Lake Kegonsa State Park, Wisconsin, 16 miles away New Glarus Woods State Park, Wisconsin, 22 miles away Devil's Lake State Park, Wisconsin, 24 miles away   Marinas in and near Governor Nelson State Park Skipper Bud's Madison Marina, Madison , 2 miles away   Whitewater Rivers in and near Governor Nelson State Park Wisconsin River, Sauk County , 22 miles away, Class II - 0.1 miles long (Prairie du Sac)   Hotels near Governor Nelson State Park Baymont Inn & Suites Waunakee, Waunakee , 3 miles away Best Western Plus InnTowner Madison, Madison , 3 miles away HotelRED, Madison , 4 miles away Mendota Lake House Inn, Madison , 4 miles away Graduate Madison, Madison , 4 miles away   Golf Courses near Governor Nelson State Park Glenway Municipal Golf Course, Madison , 4 miles away Odana Hills Municipal Golf Course, Madison , 5 miles away Nakoma Golf Club, Madison , 5 miles away   Ski Areas near Governor Nelson State Park Cascade Mountain, Wisconsin , 19 miles away, 460 foot drop, 10 lifts, 35 runs Devils Head, Wisconsin , 19 miles away, 500 foot drop, 16 lifts, 28 runs Tyrol Basin, Wisconsin , 25 miles away, 300 foot drop, 6 lifts, 16 runs