11 Must-Visit Wisconsin State Parks, According to Locals and Pros

...Perrot State Park, Trempealeau

The main attraction at Perrot State Park is, undoubtedly, the Mighty Mississippi. The 1,200-acre park sits at the confluence of that magnificent waterway and the Trempealeau River. Many of the 12.5 miles of trails here weave through prairie and afford sweeping views from bluffs; some have steep stretches with stairs. Beyond hiking, the park offers strong recreational options: Bicyclists can hop on the 24-mile Great River State Trail directly from the campground, and there are seasonal canoe rentals and even a canoe trail to follow. (The park also offers an adaptive kayak with a launching chariot for people with limited mobility.) In winter, several trails are groomed for cross-country skiing. ...

...Wyalusing State Park, Bagley

Hugging the western Wisconsin border along the Mississippi River, Wyalusing State Park is one of the state’s oldest parks. Here, you can hike, bike and camp; picnic on top of sky-high bluff overlooks; go fishing, boating and birdwatching; or even visit Native American burial grounds or the on-site astronomy center. Camping is very popular here, with a unique setting 500 feet above the confluence of the Wisconsin and Mississippi Rivers. In fact, the camping availability app, The Dyrt, ranked Wyalusing #7 on their Best Places to Camp in the Midwest list in 2024...