Hickory Ridge Group Campground
Open for camping. Road, retaining wall, and water system construction projects are scheduled throughout 2026. The Group Camp may experience temporary closures or access disruptions during daytime construction hours. Reservations required via wisconsin.goingtocamp.com.
Flood Watch issued June 11 at 11:02AM CDT until June 11 at 11:00PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Several rounds of heavy rain are expected today and this evening. * WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Portions of east central, south central, and southeast Wisconsin, including the following counties, in east central Wisconsin, Fond du Lac and Sheboygan. In south central Wisconsin, Columbia, Dane, Green, Green Lake, Iowa, Lafayette, Marquette, Rock and Sauk. In southeast Wisconsin, Dodge, Jefferson, Kenosha, Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Racine, Walworth, Washington and Waukesha. * WHEN...Through this evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Several rounds of heavy rain are expected today and this evening. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
About
Hickory Ridge Group Campground sits within Governor Dodge State Park, one of Wisconsin's largest state parks with over 5,000 acres of steep hills, bluffs, deep valleys, two lakes, and a waterfall. The campground offers 8 group tent sites, each designed for parties of 15 to 40 people. All sites feature pit toilets, picnic tables, and large fire rings for gathering. The group camp area includes a shower building located near site B, which also provides the only drinking water access in the campground. Site E is ADA accessible with paved pathways to both the campsite and toilet facilities. The location serves as a convenient base for exploring the park's extensive trail system and equestrian facilities. Reservations are required and can be made same-day through 11 months in advance via wisconsin.goingtocamp.com or by calling 1-888-947-2757. Note that road, retaining wall, and water system construction projects are scheduled throughout 2026, which may cause temporary closures or disruptions to the Group Camp area.
Directions
Governor Dodge State Park is located in Iowa County, Wisconsin. The park entrance is accessible from Highway 23 north of Dodgeville.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $50 - $90 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| connor.whelan@wisconsin.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (608) 935-2315 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
Availability
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