Wyalusing State Park
4.63160 reviewsWyalusing State Park
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Varies
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Reservable
Sites
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Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Allowed
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Campsite Fees
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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"Reviewers consistently praise Wyalusing for its spectacular bluff-top views of the Mississippi and Wisconsin Rivers, excellent (but often steep) hiking, clean modern restrooms and showers, and on-site canoe/kayak rentals. Campground experience varies by loop: Wisconsin Ridge offers dramatic views but less privacy and more exposure, while Homestead is wooded and more secluded."
Best Time to Camp at Wyalusing State Park
The exposed ridgetop sites catch refreshing breezes on warm days but can turn blustery when winds pick up, so pack accordingly. Insect activity ebbs and flows with the seasons and river levels—some visitors encounter hardly a mosquito while others report heavier bug presence, especially after flooding or during peak summer humidity. Morning fog occasionally rolls off the rivers, and paddlers should stay alert to changing water conditions on these powerful waterways.
Spring (Mar-May)
Wildflowers bloom, mild temperatures, fewer crowds. Great for hiking and photography.
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Summer (Jun-Aug)
Peak season with warm weather, perfect for water activities. Book early.
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 Wyalusing State Park
Perched high above one of the Midwest's most spectacular river confluences, Wyalusing State Park rewards visitors with sweeping views where the Wisconsin River joins the mighty Mississippi. Choose your camping style: sun-drenched sites along Wisconsin Ridge's dramatic bluff edge, or the peaceful, tree-canopied seclusion of the Homestead loop, then spend your days exploring sandstone caves, cascading waterfalls, and winding through forested ravines down to the water's edge.
Two developed campground loops offer contrasting experiences: Wisconsin Ridge (bluff-edge, scenic but more exposed and tighter sites) and Homestead (more wooded and secluded). The park accommodates tent and RV camping and offers day-use river access and paddling opportunities.
Weather and SeasonsThe exposed ridgetop sites catch refreshing breezes on warm days but can turn blustery when winds pick up, so pack accordingly. Insect activity ebbs and flows with the seasons and river levels—some visitors encounter hardly a mosquito while others report heavier bug presence, especially after flooding or during peak summer humidity. Morning fog occasionally rolls off the rivers, and paddlers should stay alert to changing water conditions on these powerful waterways.
Natural Features and SceneryStand atop towering bluffs and watch two great rivers merge below, then descend into a completely different world of mysterious sand caves carved into ancient sandstone and hidden waterfalls tucked into shaded ravines. The park's trail system takes you from dramatic overlooks to intimate forest hollows, while paddlers can launch from the boat landing to explore quiet backwater channels where bald eagles soar overhead and muskrats glide through the wetlands. Every elevation change reveals a new landscape, from windswept ridgetops to lush bottomland forests teeming with wildlife.
Geological RegionHigh sandstone bluffs at the confluence of the Wisconsin and Mississippi Rivers; bluff-top ridges, wooded ravines and lowland backwater wetlands (Upper Mississippi River valley).
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Activities you can enjoy
The park is best known for bluff-top hiking, scenic overlooks of the Mississippi–Wisconsin confluence, and paddling in backwater sloughs. Camping guests commonly use the park as a base for hiking, canoeing/kayaking, wildlife viewing and angling.
Hiking
Extensive trail network including Bluff Trail, Big Sand Cave and Little Sand Cave trails, Treasure Cave, Old Immigrant and Sentinel Ridge loops; trails are often steep with significant elevation change and many stairs.Fishing
Visitors report fishing opportunities on the rivers and in park backwaters (reviews reference anglers and fishing from the river areas).Advertisement
Campground rules
- Pets are allowed
- Quiet hours are Visitors report late‑night noise and barking dogs at times and inconsistent enforcement of quiet hours; bring earplugs if sensitive to noise.
Hazards
General hazardsSteep cliffs and bluff edges adjacent to many ridge campsites require close supervision of children. Abundant poison plants reported in many areas (poison ivy, poison oak, sumac, wild parsnip, and stinging nettles). Trail difficulty can be steep and stair‑heavy; some trails and the canoe trail have confusing or poor signage which can hamper navigation.
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Common complaintsFrequent loud train noise from the railroad below the bluffs; Ridge sites are described as small, close together and exposed with limited privacy; some campers report abundant poison ivy/sumac/wild parsnip and occasional heavy mosquitoes depending on season; raccoons visiting campsites; a few reports of noisy campers and dogs.
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Wyalusing State Park
Nearby supplies
Prairie du Chien (nearest town for restaurants and supplies)
Reviews from booking and map sources
4.6
160 reviews
Wyalusing State Park is top-rated, placing it in the top 15% of campgrounds based on reviews
Reviewers consistently praise Wyalusing for its spectacular bluff-top views of the Mississippi and Wisconsin Rivers, excellent (but often steep) hiking, clean modern restrooms and showers, and on-site canoe/kayak rentals. Campground experience varies by loop: Wisconsin Ridge offers dramatic views but less privacy and more exposure, while Homestead is wooded and more secluded.
Review Summaries
Based on 160 reviews
What Campers Love
Breathtaking overlooks of the river confluence, diverse and scenic trails (sand caves, Treasure Cave, waterfalls), clean/update restroom and shower facilities, convenient concession stand with...
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Common Concerns
• **Train noise:** By far the most frequent complaint is loud, frequent **train horns** from the tracks below the bluff, sometimes described as passing every 30 minutes and seriously affecting...
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Pro Tips & Recommendations
Book early for bluff-top Ridge sites if you want views (reviewers called out specific good ridge sites and mentioned site numbers like 110, 115 and 151 in reviews); choose Homestead for more privacy;...
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Camper Quotes
"Wisconsin Ridge is a phenomenal site to camp at. The views are jaw dropping." "Best restrooms and showers I've ever seen at a state park." "I heard the train the first couple nights but I felt I was...
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