Governor Nelson State Park

Waunakee, Wisconsin · Campsite openings, cancellations & sold-out date alerts

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Weekend availability

Live from Wisconsin State Parks · checked Sep 17, 12:27 AM PT

Sold out 6 of the next 6 weekends — exactly when cancellation alerts earn their keep.

  • Fri, Sep 18
    Sold out
  • Fri, Sep 25
    Sold out
  • Fri, Oct 2
    Sold out
  • Fri, Oct 9
    Sold out
  • Fri, Oct 16
    Sold out
  • Fri, Oct 23
    Sold out
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Where Governor Nelson State Park is

Waunakee, WI 53597

43.1341, -89.4368

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Getting a campsite at Governor Nelson State Park

How do I get a campsite at Governor Nelson State Park when it's sold out?

Cancellations happen constantly — the trick is being first to know. Set an alert for your dates and we'll watch Governor Nelson State Park on Wisconsin State Parks around the clock, then notify you the moment a site opens. Alerts run on a Pro subscription ($9.99/mo, cancel anytime).

When do campsites usually open up at Governor Nelson State Park?

Whenever someone cancels. Most reservation systems refund less the closer you get to arrival, so cancellations cluster in the days before a stay — but the openings themselves are unpredictable, which is exactly why watching for them beats refreshing the page.

Where do I book a campsite at Governor Nelson State Park?

Reservations for Governor Nelson State Park are made on Wisconsin State Parks, the official booking system for Wisconsin State Parks. GetParkAlerts is independent — we tell you when a site opens; you book it directly on the official site.

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