Rocky Arbor State Park

3.96

144 reviews

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Quick Facts

Price

Varies

Booking

Reservable

Sites

Varies

Season

Year-round

Cell

Unknown

Pets

Allowed

RV FriendlyElectricShowers

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Rocky Arbor State Park

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Campsite Fees

No site fees listed in provided source. Firewood available at the gate for $6.00 per bundle (per reviews).

Standard Site Fee$0.00

Hookup Site Fee$0.00

Premium Site Fee$0.00

Hike and Bike Site Fee$0.00

Group Site Fee$0.00

Food Storage Locker Fee$0.00

Total Campsite Fees$0.00

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3.96

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"Reviewers consistently praise the park's scenic short hiking loop, well‑kept wooded campsites and proximity to Wisconsin Dells. The most frequently mentioned downside is persistent highway noise from the nearby interstate for sites on the outer/back loops."

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Best Time to Camp at Rocky Arbor State Park

Timing your visit can make all the difference at Rocky Arbor. Summer hikers should prepare for enthusiastic mosquito welcoming committees along the trail, while fall and winter visitors are rewarded with bug-free exploration and stunning seasonal transformations. Autumn brings a painter's palette of foliage, and winter blankets the rock formations in peaceful snow that muffles even the distant highway sounds. Just be prepared for muddy conditions after rainfall, when the trails can become slick and the low-lying areas hold onto moisture.

Spring (Mar-May)

Wildflowers bloom, mild temperatures, fewer crowds. Great for hiking and photography.

Best

Summer (Jun-Aug)

Peak season with warm days. Most facilities open. Reserve ahead.

Fall (Sep-Nov)

Beautiful fall colors, cooler temps, quieter campgrounds. Ideal for peaceful trips.

Winter (Dec-Feb)

Off-season, limited services. Check for closures before visiting.

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About Rocky Arbor State Park

Tucked away near Wisconsin Dells, Rocky Arbor State Park offers a peaceful wooded retreat where ancient sandstone cliffs tower above a scenic loop trail. The campground provides well-spaced, forested sites perfect for nature lovers, though the nearby interstate hum is a trade-off for this otherwise serene setting.

Small state-park campground serving tent and RV camping with a central restroom/shower building and day-use features.

Weather and SeasonsTiming your visit can make all the difference at Rocky Arbor. Summer hikers should prepare for enthusiastic mosquito welcoming committees along the trail, while fall and winter visitors are rewarded with bug-free exploration and stunning seasonal transformations. Autumn brings a painter's palette of foliage, and winter blankets the rock formations in peaceful snow that muffles even the distant highway sounds. Just be prepared for muddy conditions after rainfall, when the trails can become slick and the low-lying areas hold onto moisture.

Natural Features and SceneryDramatic sandstone formations steal the show here, with towering cliffs and weathered bluffs creating a landscape that feels worlds away from the tourist bustle of nearby Wisconsin Dells. The park's signature loop trail winds along the base of these ancient rocks, passing through marshy lowlands and alongside quiet creek areas. Watch for the park's most photographed feature: a solitary standing rock rising from the water, crowned with resilient pines that have somehow found purchase in the stone. In autumn, the forest explodes with color against the neutral sandstone backdrop, while the layered rock ledges and outcroppings provide year-round visual drama.

Geological RegionSandstone rock formations, bluffs and cliffs with a short trail that passes marshy/creek areas and distinctive standing rock formations.

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Amenities available

Showers

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Picnic tables

Flush toilets

Vault toilets

Electricity hookups

Activities you can enjoy

Short, scenic loop trail among sandstone rock formations and a marshy area; basic day-use features like a playground and picnic spots. Camping is the primary use of the park.

Hiking

One short loop trail that passes sandstone cliffs and a marsh at the base of the rock formations; includes narrow, uneven sections and staircases but has a paved portion suitable for wheelchairs. Poison ivy and bugs (mosquitoes/seasonal) are reported on parts of the trail.

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Campground rules

Pets are allowed
Firewood available for purchase at the gate for $6.00 per bundle (per reviews). Specific fire regulations not provided in source.

Hazards

General hazardsAudible and persistent interstate traffic noise (especially at higher-numbered/back-loop sites). Bugs/insects (including mosquitoes), poison ivy reported by visitors, muddy/uneven trail sections with roots and loose rocks, and occasional vehicle headlight visibility from the interstate.

Weather at Rocky Arbor State Park

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Humidity: 59%

Wind: 9.5 mph

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Common complaintsLoud, continual traffic noise from the nearby interstate at higher‑numbered/back sites (examples cited: sites 70, 75, 45E). Some issues reported with showers (short water flow, not very warm), buggy/poison‑ivy prone trail sections, and a few sites lacking adequate gravel for very large rigs.

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Rocky Arbor State Park

Driving directionsPark is adjacent to the I-90 / I-94 corridor near Wisconsin Dells; follow park signage from the Dells area to the Rocky Arbor State Park entrance.

Located immediately adjacent to the I-90/I-94 interstate (traffic noise from the highway is audible throughout much of the campground).

Nearby supplies

Wisconsin Dells (reviews note nearby stores such as Walgreens)

Reviews from booking and map sources

4.0

144 reviews

Mixed Reviews

Rocky Arbor State Park has mixed reviews, placing it in the bottom 85% of campgrounds based on reviews

Reviewers consistently praise the park's scenic short hiking loop, well‑kept wooded campsites and proximity to Wisconsin Dells. The most frequently mentioned downside is persistent highway noise from the nearby interstate for sites on the outer/back loops.

Review Summaries

Based on 144 reviews

What Campers Love

Scenic sandstone rock formations and a unique marsh/rock area on the loop trail; well‑maintained, shaded and mostly private campsites; central restrooms and showers; playground and picnic areas;...

Based on 144 reviews

Pro Tips & Recommendations

Request or book lower‑numbered sites (reviewers recommend sites in the 30s and site 85) to avoid interstate noise; bring bug spray and watch for poison ivy along the trail; firewood is sold at the...

Based on 144 reviews

Camper Quotes

"Avoid camping at site 70 at ALL COSTS! The proximity of this specific site to the interstate is appalling."; "This little park is an underrated gem... Never too crowded."; "One central shower with...

Based on 144 reviews