PINE RIDGE MOTEL

Pine Ridge Motel is a 10-minute drive from Governor Dodge State Park, placing guests at the doorstep of 5,000 acres of hiking, swimming, and fishing. The motel sits across the road from the Military Ridge Bike Trail, a 40-mile rail-trail connecting Dodgeville to Madison. Land's End Corporation Headquarters is 4 minutes away, while the House on the Rock and Folklore Village are both within 10 miles.

Each room offers a fridge, microwave, flat-screen cable TV, and coffee machine for self-sufficient stays. The motel uses hot water radiant heat in winter, eliminating noisy fan heaters while keeping rooms comfortable. Bathrooms have been recently updated with excellent water pressure, and the beds use memory foam mattresses that guests note as surprisingly comfortable.

A 24-hour front desk provides late check-in and on-site staff greet guests by name upon arrival. The motel offers free parking directly outside each room, a vending machine for snacks, and fax/photocopying services. Staff give personalized recommendations for nearby restaurants and provide ice for late arrivals.

Location: 10 min to Governor Dodge State Park, across from Military Ridge Bike Trail

Rooms: Fridge, microwave, flat-screen TV, coffee machine, memory foam beds

Wellness: Hot water radiant heat, updated bathrooms with excellent water pressure

Service: 24-hour front desk, staff greet by name, late check-in available

Value: Budget-friendly alternative near House on the Rock, Folklore Village, and American Players Theater