Governor Nelson State Park offers a four-stall boat launch on Lake Mendota's north shore, along with fish cleaning stations, a 500-foot sand beach, and over 8 miles of hiking trails. A Wisconsin state park sticker is required for vehicle admission and parking.

The park is open 6 a. m. to 11 p. m. year-round and provides flush toilets seasonally (mid-May through September at the beach and boat landing).