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Price
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317 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
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Learn more about alerts →Hikers and families with kids do best here. Stephen's Falls and Lost Canyon are genuinely impressive, the Cox Hollow beach has on-site rentals and a concession, and the dog beach is a real bonus. Fall weekdays hit a 5/5 for a reason: color on the bluffs, cool temps, and trails th
Campers who've had friction with park enforcement elsewhere should know that multiple reviewers describe wardens here as aggressive around quiet hours and vehicle rules, and some visitors who didn't fit the area's cultural mainstream felt unwelcome. Electric sites also vanish fas
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Fall delivers the park's signature drama. Daytime highs run 45–65°F, nights dip into the 30s, and the sandstone bluffs and valley hardwoods light up with color. Stephen's Falls and bluff overlooks are at their best, and trails quiet down on weekdays and most weekends outside peak color weeks. Summer weekends get busy. Electric sites book early. And afternoon thunderstorms roll through and clear quickly. Spring and fall offer comfortable temps and fewer crowds, though you'll want layers for the elevation changes and microclimates.
Fall offers the park's 'signature drama' with vivid hardwood color and scenic overlooks.
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Governor Dodge State Park has developed campgrounds with flush toilets, shower houses, concession/rental services at Cox Hollow beach, firewood sales at the park entrance, and on-site beach concessions. Campgrounds include a mix of drive-in family loops, walk-in/backpacking sites and an equestrian camping area.
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