Photo: Wisconsin DNR
Roche-A-Cri State Park, established in 1948, protects a 300-foot-high rock outcropping and Native American petroglyphs and pictographs. The name "Roche-A-Cri" comes from French words meaning “crevice in the rock,” referring to the prominent cleft in the sandstone mound. The park offers camping, picnicking, fishing and hiking trails with a stairway to the top of the mound. Native American petroglyphs and a wayside exhibit can also be viewed.
Quick answers
When is the best time to visit Roche-A-Cri State Park?
It depends on what you came for. Camping is best in June–September, fall color in October, cross-country skiing in January–February and snowshoeing in January–February.
What can you do at Roche-A-Cri State Park in each season?
Winter (December–February): hiking, fishing, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. Spring (March–May): hiking, fishing and hunting. Summer (June–August): camping, hiking, fishing and picnics & shelters. Fall (September–November): camping, hiking, fall color, fishing, hunting and picnics & shelters.
Do you need a state park sticker at Roche-A-Cri State Park?
Yes. Every motor vehicle that stops at Roche-A-Cri 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 Roche-A-Cri 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 Roche-A-Cri State Park?
The closest state properties, as the crow flies: Buckhorn State Park (10 mi), Rocky Arbor State Park (25 mi) and Mill Bluff State Park (25 mi).
Good for
- Camping
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Hunting
- Picnics & shelters
- Snowshoeing
- Cross-country skiing
Best months
January · February · 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: 1767 Hwy 13 Friendship, WI 53934
- Phone: 608-339-6881
Accessibility
- Accessible campsite -- every developed campground here has at least one
- Universal trail: Chickadee Rock Trail
From the DNR's accessibility guide, reviewed October 2026. Call the property to confirm before you go.
Nearby
- Buckhorn State Park (10 mi)
- Rocky Arbor State Park (25 mi)
- Mill Bluff State Park (25 mi)
- Mirror Lake State Park (30 mi)
- 400 State Trail (32 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.