Wyalusing State Park

4.63

160 reviews

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1,066 ft

Price

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Booking

Reservable

Sites

121 campsites

Season

Year-round

Cell

Unknown

Pets

Very Pet Friendly

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Quick Facts

1,066 ft

Price

Varies

Booking

Reservable

Sites

121 campsites

Season

Year-round

Cell

Unknown

Pets

Very Pet Friendly

RV FriendlyShowers

Opens Wisconsin DNR site

Official Website

Get Directions

Real-Time Availability

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February 2026

Wyalusing State Park

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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

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What Campers Say

4.63

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Based on 160 reviews

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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."

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Campground Map

Wyalusing State Park

42.9778, -91.1139

Nearby supplies

Prairie du Chien (nearest town for restaurants and supplies)

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.

Summer(Jun-Aug)

4.0 / 5

Warm-weather breezes on ridgetop, great hiking and paddling; insects vary with season/river levels.

Best

Fall(Sep-Nov)

5.0 / 5

Top 7% in WI

Fall foliage plus clear bluff views make autumn especially spectacular for hiking and photos.

Spring(Mar-May)

4.0 / 5

Top 14% in WI

Spring brings waterfalls and green forest hollows; trails may be muddy/high water at times.

Winter(Dec-Feb)

3.0 / 5

Park is accessible in winter but limited activity detail; scenic but cold and exposed on ridges.

Planning Tips

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.

HikingExtensive 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.

FishingVisitors report fishing opportunities on the rivers and in park backwaters (reviews reference anglers and fishing from the river areas).

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Boating

Wildlife viewing

Policies & Safety

Hazards & AlertsSteep 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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Reviews

4.6

160 reviews

Top-Rated

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...

Based on 160 reviews

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...

Based on 160 reviews

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;...

Based on 160 reviews

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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