Wyalusing State Park

Star4.63
160 reviews
Wyalusing State Park
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Quick Facts

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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March 2026

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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

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.

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.

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.

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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.
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    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

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    4.6
    160 reviews
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    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...
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    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...
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    Last updated March 8, 2026
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