This is a really nice park for easy hikes with outstanding views. Lookout point is a must with a beautiful view of the Wisconsin river flowing into the Mississippi. The sand caves loop is an easy shaded hike perfect for hot days (with bug repellent). Driving down to the boat landing also give an interesting view from the fishing platform. Overall a really nice park. read more

We were here as part of a Nature Foundation of Wisconsin outing so we were lucky to have the park's superintendent as one of our tour guides. We hiked along the trail that overlooked both the Wisconsin and Mississippi Rivers. It was beautiful. Lots of interesting birds, plant life and history. There are many beautiful vistas and historic/ geographical plaques and markers to help explain the area. The flood marker at the boat launch was impressive. We were only here for the day but we could see how this is a popular place for camping. We understand in summer that the mosquitoes can be fierce - lucky we were here in May. We brought our picnic lunch to the far south end of the park at the Henneger Point picnic area and had it to ourselves. A very nice state park. read more

Wyalusing State Park - View - Hiking Near Me - Bagley, Wisconsin

I was on a road trip following the Great River Road through Wisconsin, and Wyalusing seemed like an interesting stop. I was so nicely greeted by the ranger at the pay station -- she took some time to go over the map and point out some places I might want to try (with my bad leg, I'm not up for arduous hikes, but was hoping for some good views and maybe some fall colors). The cathedral tree drive gave me a canopy of gorgeous trees, leading to a very nice spot with an excellent view of the Mississippi River. Point Lookout was phenomenal, with this amazing panoramic view of the entire valley where the Wisconsin River joins with the Mississippi. And then, I took the Long Valley drive down to the boat ramp for some eerily beautiful moments with still water and reflected trees. This is a really amazing park, and I definitely plan to return. read more

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Took a trip to Wyalusing with a few friends. Had never been, so we all wanted to check it out. I can't say we were disappointed! We checked out the big sand cave and the small sand cave, as well as a few of the trails. The trails themselves were okay for a bunch of beginner hikers like us, though we were huffing and puffing along for much of it. Certain spots were more difficult than others, but we all made it just fine. It was more of a work out than I anticipated, but it was a fun challenge. For more advanced hikers, or maybe people just in better shape than us, this would probably be an easy hike. The caves were by far my favorite spots. Definitely recommend seeing them if you visit this park. The overlooks of the Mississippi were beautiful, no doubt, but also very crowded. During Covid this was a bit concerning. Everyone gathered was wearing masks, though, which was good. I didn't camp here, and it was just a day trip, so I definitely didn't get to see all the park has to offer. Would like to go back and explore more! read more

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I love hiking with a view!! This place didn't disappoint. I don't know why i drug my feet so long! I will definitely go back once the snow is gone so i can get all the way up those bluffs. read more

I enjoyed this park, but I'm gonna say something before I begin my review. Two words...BUG SPRAY. You'll want to apply it by the gallon if you plan to hike, bike, walk or explore the park during bug season. Trust me on this, it can be absolutely brutal back here. Wyalusing SP is a 4+ hr drive for me so I did my homework before I got in the car. I knew which paths I wanted to hike and where I wanted to bike. I knew the overlook points and items of interest that I needed to see during my visit. Given the size of the park and the ample trail mileage and sites, I would recommend that you plan your visit prior to getting here. The Bluff Trail was my overall favorite to hike. You've got the overlook spots on the top of the bluff and a great descent through rock walls as you explore downward. I also enjoyed the Sand Cave Trail which offers two unique sandstone 'caves' that have been formed by water fall. The sandstone colors, broken down sand piles, subsequent caves, and trickle stream/waterfalls are all neat views. I enjoyed Sugar Maple Trail as well, but the bugs down by Pictured Rock Cave numbered in epidemic proportions. Aside from skeeters dive bombing into my eyes and my legs being brutally attacked, I took one quick look at the cave, snapped a photo, and got the hell out of there. The overlooks on the north and west sides of the park cannot be missed. Each of them are a tenth of a mile off the parking lot and offer amazing views of the Wisconsin River, driftless area in SW Wisconsin, the Mississippi River, the Iowa bluffs and towns situated along the river, Pike's Peak SP and countless other interesting sites. Be sure to take a good look around, you'll likely see several turkey vultures spying for lunch as they glide by. The biking here isn't what I hoped for. The Mississippi Ridge Trail is a combination of pounded down earth, grass, and heavily pock-marked with stones, sticks and branches. This is an 'off-road' bike path for those of you considering. I enjoyed biking the roads in here as they span the north-south length of the entire park. There's another bike trail back here called White Trail Meadows, but I was playing for time and decided against it. I'm pretty sure this is an off-road path as well. One of the best things about Wyalusing, you tend to feel like you have the place to yourself. There were quite a few folks camping here but the trails were sparsely populated. Happy trails! read more

We stayed at the campground for Labor Day Weekend and greatly enjoyed our stay! We brought 2 kayaks with us but wanted to rent a canoe, however when we arrived at the building at 9am (which is when we were told it would open and what the sign outside of the building said) we waited there for an hour before it opening at 10am. Even though we had to wait an hour we still enjoyed watching the hummingbirds and collecting acorns! Later on we tried out the hiking trails which provided a beautiful view of the Mississippi River and backwaters. The park also had a concession area which sold what you would expect to see at a concession stand and more! Our campsite was a bit small, but we were still able to fit our 30ft camper in it just fine. Overall we had a great weekend and this park has a lot to see and do! read more

Check out the great views and numerous hiking trails here! I can imagine it is just as beautiful in the warmer months. There are camping sites on the bluff which overlooks the Mississippi River! read more

Wyalusing State Park - Hiking Near Me - Bagley, Wisconsin

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We just returned from a Boy Scout outing there this past weekend. It was a blast. The park is very, very nice. The scenic overlooks viewing the Wisconsin and Mississippi Rivers are beautiful. The kids enjoyed the hiking trails, but mostly the cave structures that were found along the way. At one overlook, a bald eagle cruised past us no more than 15 yards away - very cool! That Saturday morning, visitors were welcome to come visit the front office where they were tagging hummingbirds. The kids also enjoyed the playground area and open field for various games. I'd definitely return to this park - with or without the Scouts. The camp sites are nice and the views are spectacular! read more

I camped overnight at Wyalusing while taking a spring shakedown ride of the Driftless Region on my motorcycle. Not sure whether they were still on winter hours, but I didn't see a single employee upon arrival at 5pm. Camground hosts were also missing in action, so no firewood was available. An industrious park neighbor has a huge stack of wood and an honor payment box, so I was able to precariously balance wood on my lap and the backseat of the bike while teetering back to my campsite. Other amenities include: no electrical sites on the outer loop where the good views are, blaring weather radio in the bathroom. Speaking of the campsite, the views from the Ridge campground are spectacular to the north and west, over the Wisconsin and Mississippi River Valleys. The splendor peaks at sunset, after which the dim lights of the Prairie du Chien airport and the horrendously bright lights of the new Wal-Mart dominate the landscape, which is really too bad. Bring earplugs, as there is a dual main-line of one railroad on the east side of the river and a single line to the west, and they are run at all hours of day and night. Approximately every half hour if my memory serves. Nice park, marginal amenities, views destroyed by the PdC zoning commission. I passed up a park further south near Potosi (and its brewery) and won't make that mistake again. read more

Wyalusing State Park - View from site 133. Deliberately composed to exclude the huge, bright walmart to the lower right (east). - Hiking Near Me - Bagley, Wisconsin

Definitely no crowds when I was there. I stopped in on a sunny Labor Day, stayed for 4 or 5 hours, and might have seen 10 other people in the whole park. Having come from Devils Lake where teenage buttheads were singing in the campgrounds until past midnight, this was perfect. The high-altitude views up the Mississippi and Wisconsin valleys are fabulous. Another reviewer mentioned freight trains, which are loud, this is true. I'd add barges, which are also a little annoying if you're down by the river. The view of Prairie du Chien is a crime, I wish the WalMart there would go away in some big flood. But I had such a great evening at Wyalusing, I couldn't possibly give it less than 5 stars. Cool thousand-year-old effigy mounds up by the Passenger Pigeon Monument, where the views are great and the WalMart is out of sight. Also cool stuff directly across the river at Effigy Mounds National Monument in Iowa -- which is NOT flat. The Mississippi bluffs are truly small mountains. There's an astronomical observatory here. I couldn't stick around to see the night skies, but (WalMart notwithstanding) I feel like light pollution out here in the Driftless is probably pretty minimal. The sun -- our star -- disappears into a huge cellphone tower in Iowa every evening. If you can ignore some of the hideous zoning gaffes of the locals, like this, it's a pretty great place to visit. read more

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The coffee ain't too great, but it is a fabulous place to rent a boat! They rent canoes and kayaks for $10 an hour our $25 for 4 hours. There is a nifty loop you can do, which is partially on the main channel of the Mississippi. There are lots of hiking trails and several scenic outlooks from the bluffs onto the river around the park as well as a couple campgrounds. Be sure to make camping reservations on the weekends during the summer well in advance and prepare to have a blast. read more

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Off the beaten path a bit and overshadowed by Devil's Lake and Governor Dodge, this is still one hell of a park. It is situated at the confluence of the Wisconsin and Mississippi Rivers. A large part of the park is a huge bluff overlooking the confluence. The views are stunning. A few years back my wife and I stood at this vantage point and out came a bald eagle from the trees just below our vantage point. It swooped up right in front of us and could not have been more than 20 yards away. An amazing sight. At Wyalusing, you can camp, hike, and rent a canoe to go paddling in the back channels of the Mississippi. Out here you're not in a crowd like you are at Devil's Lake. Sometimes it's just you and the birds and fishes. Great time. read more

My friends and I just got back from 3 days of camping here and it was awesome! We stayed at the group campsites which allow up to 40 people to stay on the site. These sites don't have the view that the individual sites do but the groups sites are massive. Each group site has a fire pit and several picnic tables. The bathrooms are close and probably the cleanest and best maintained I've ever encountered. The campgrounds and all but one of the trails are dog friendly. It was great to not have to find a dog sitter or kennel for the pups. The trails are steep but beautiful with truly phenomenal views of the river valley and even some water falls. There isn't really a place to swim but they offer canoe and kayak rentals for a reasonable price. The only reason why I am not giving 5 stars is that the trails have no indication of what level they are either on the trail markers or the maps provided by the park. This can be kind of dangerous if people aren't use to hiking. Also, there weren't any grills or campfire grates to cook on available on the site and there wasn't much privacy between the group camp sites. read more

Alright here comes the wall of text. We stayed at the Wisconsin ridge campsites (northern camping area) so my review will be on that area and its amenities. This camp ground is exactly what should be expected from a campground. No permanent/yearly RV parking, just visiting tents and trailer campers. My only complaint is that there isn't much "elbow room" between campsites and some of the fire pits were place in an awkward spot. Campsites: 4 of 5 average Our campsite wast next to the shower house/restrooms so the only restrooms I can speak for are the modern restrooms. The restrooms were clean and we're comfortable to use. The showers were also very clean. The showers were push button controlled with a preset water temperature. This wasn't a bad thing however, as the water temperature was nice and hot. Showers 5 of 5 Restrooms 5 of 5 There are plenty of things to do here and explore. Playgrounds for the kids a tennis, basketball and volleyball courts and plenty of hiking trails for the adults. The trails are very scenic and hide some spectacular sights to behold. Activities: 5 of 5 The scenery at this park is absolutely jaw dropping. The ridge looking down on Prairie De Chein is beautiful, some people complain about the airstrip and Walmart but it really doesn't take away from the view. There are a few caves here are awesome to see. My personal favorite was picture rock cave which has a small waterfall. Absolutely stunning. Words don't do the beauty of this park justice. Park beauty: 5 of 5 The birds in this park are extremely vocal, be prepared to hear plenty of Baltimore Orioles and the occasional owl. I highly recommend this park. read more

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The confluence of the Wisconsin and the Mississippi is a sight to behold. Wyalusing is never disappointing. The park offers more in the way of hiking and biking trails than do many parks in the system but remains quite a bit less busy than the more popular parks around Madison. Wyalucing does, however, lack the perceived remoteness of other parks around the state. Despite being in a populated area (i.e. a short drive from Milwaukee), I've always found Kettle Moraine North to feel like it's in the wilderness. I don't get that as much here, like Stephen T. and Michael F. note the otherwise scenic panoramic views down the bluffs include a foolishly placed Walmart, and from many places in the park you'll hear trains or barges, even at night. It's a reminder that the Mississippi is a working river. read more

LOVE this park! The views are spectacular above both the Wisconsin and Mississippi Rivers. We camped in the Wisconsin Ridge campground and were impressed with how well maintained were the sites, restrooms, and showers. The campsites are close together but there weren't any issues with noise; just know that you can see your neighbors. We hiked several trails and they were interesting and scenic. Some had caves, small waterfalls, effigy mounds, and incredible landscape everywhere you looked. The lookout points are plentiful and amazing. We watched the sun set at the bottom of the park over the Mississippi River and it was breathtaking. We also canoed the backwaters from the boat launch to the Mississippi's main channel. The directions were well posted and we ended up having lunch on a little sandbar near the main channel. Definitely one of the best parts of the trip and a different way to look at the region than just from above. We were lucky enough to have a bald eagle fly right by us at the top of the bluffs on the Sentinel Ridge Trail and saw several dozen turtles of all sizes sunning themselves throughout the canoe trip. read more

Absolutely breathtaking. This has become my favorite State Park in Wisconsin, by far, due to its amazing views from on top of the ridge overlooking the convergence of the Wisconsin River and Mississippi. From most campsites, you can sit down by the fire/tent, and watch the turkey vultures fly over the quiet, yet mystique rivers, in search of fish. Bring your puppy along as well! All but one trail are doggy-friendly! Fair warning to those whom want to go for a hike around Wyalusing State Park, some of the trails are tough. A few of the trails are incredibly steep and require a fit individual to complete. Make sure you take enough water, and please a companion. I wouldn't recommend people that are coming of an injury of some sort or lack fitness. Saying that, my favorite trails are the Old Wagon Trail, Sand Cave, and the Mississippi Ridge Trail. All provide unique opportunities to take photographs or enjoy mother nature's beauty. Road biking is also a popular activity at Wyalusing. I have yet to go canoeing at Wyalusing, but I heard it is beautiful as well. As with most campers, all our neighbors were hospitable! I highly recommend this Park and I will be going back in the near future with the family. read more

I wanted to check this park out again because I haven't been here in 10+ years. We came after going to Pikes Peak so we didn't have as much energy to explore, but what we did see was awesome! We went up to point lookout, and parked at the parking lot on the left before the playground, because no one else was there. Beautiful views and if you go on the paved path to the right of the first outlook you will come across other outlooks and treasure cave! I may be an adult but I squealed with delight when we came across this cool little cave. The steps down to the cave are OK, but extremely steep when you go into the actual cave. I can't wait to go back and explore more! read more

Wyalusing State Park - Steps up to the cave (that my dog wasnt particularly excited about going up) - Hiking Near Me - Bagley, Wisconsin

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The little sand cave was pretty cool as well as the stone opening. Lots of people in and out but the trails were all over to enjoy.

Just went back for the third time. Going in the middle of June promises the mosquito's will be in full effect. However, the lush growth of early summer was inspiring. The trails are short enough you can do a couple of them in a day. The only downfall is that it can be such a draw that it's not the quietest camping experience with lots of trailers, families, dogs, and such. read more

Very busy even on weekdays after the start of school. We gave up an electrical hookup to get a beautiful site at the top of those majestic bluffs. Quiet with friendly campers. Immaculate bathrooms and showers and wonderful hiking. read more

Not as good a view as the iowa side. Pikes peak is better in terms of views. Wyalusing is less crowded though but harder to get to. Too much of the view is a factory in Prairie du Chien. Nice playgrounds for kids and grills for picnics. read more

We were campground hosts in this park for 7 years. At first, it was a super place to be with good management and employees. Note, I said "were" Politics, dissension, and miscommunications made it terrible. At the end, we had a large disagreement with the park superintendent on Facebook. His boss called me the next day to apologize that he had threatened us with not being able to host anywhere in the State of Wisconsin again. We decided not to host for at least a year, and then play it by ear. I hope that the park management is squared away now. It is a beautiful park, and should be enjoyed. read more

My husband and I came out here in mid-October to get away from it all. I loved the colors and the views. My husband liked seeing the trains way down below us. We liked climbing around in Treasure Cave and the Sand Caves. The whole things was awesome. I wish we lived closer so we could explore more. read more