Photo: Wisconsin DNR
Perrot State Park is nestled among 500-foot bluffs where the Trempealeau and Mississippi rivers meet. Enjoy breathtaking river views from the hiking trails in this park, known for its natural, archaeological, and historical resources. There is direct access for bicyclists from the campground to the 24-mile Great River State Trail. There is also a marked canoe trail in Trempealeau Bay. Canoes can be rented at the park in season.
Quick answers
When is the best time to visit Perrot State Park?
It depends on what you came for. Camping is best in June–September; fall color in October; boating & paddling in June–September; and biking in May–June and September–October.
What can you do at Perrot State Park in each season?
Winter (December–February): hiking, fishing, snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and nature centers. Spring (March–May): hiking, fishing, biking, hunting and nature centers. Summer (June–August): camping, hiking, boating & paddling, fishing, biking, nature centers and picnics & shelters. Fall (September–November): camping, hiking, fall color, boating & paddling, fishing, biking, hunting, nature centers and picnics & shelters.
Do you need a state park sticker at Perrot State Park?
Yes. Every motor vehicle that stops at Perrot State Park needs a Wisconsin State Park System vehicle admission sticker, daily or annual (from $13 a day with Wisconsin plates). Our Pass page has every price and which one to buy.
Can you camp at Perrot State Park in winter?
Camping here is seasonal, generally May–October. The DNR's pages for this property don't list winter camping.
What state parks and trails are near Perrot State Park?
The closest state properties, as the crow flies: Great River State Trail (7 mi), Merrick State Park (17 mi) and Coulee State Forest (24 mi).
Good for
- Biking
- Boating & paddling
- Camping
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Hunting
- Nature centers
- Picnics & shelters
- Snowmobiling
- Snowshoeing
- Cross-country skiing
Best months
January · February · May · June · July · August · September · October · November
Visiting
- Admission: A vehicle admission sticker is required.
- Hours: Open 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. year-round.
- Address: W26247 Sullivan Rd. Trempealeau, WI 54661
- Phone: 608-534-6409
Accessibility
- Accessible campsite -- every developed campground here has at least one
- Adaptive equipment: Adaptive kayak
- Universal trail: Nature Center Prairie Trail
From the DNR's accessibility guide, reviewed October 2026. Call the property to confirm before you go.
Nearby
- Great River State Trail (7 mi)
- Merrick State Park (17 mi)
- Coulee State Forest (24 mi)
- La Crosse River State Trail (25 mi)
- Black River State Forest (37 mi)
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Text and park details on this page come from the property's DNR pages, checked every Monday; last change October 24, 2026. Closures and notices load live. Check current conditions before you go.