Top Destinations and Things To Do In Wyalusing State Park

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Located just south of Prairie du Chien, Wyalusing State Park is a 2,628-acre state park at the confluence of the Mississippi and Wisconsin rivers in the town of Wyalusing.

It is famous for its Native American Burial Mounds, panoramic bluffs that soar 500+ feet above the river valley, and miles of spectacular hiking and mountain biking trails.

As a home to over 100 bird species, you can catch a sight of the endangered bird species like the rare Yellow-throated Warbler and Henslow’s Sparrow in late May or June.

When you are in the park, don’t miss this peaceful and stunning spot called Wyalusing Walnut Forest State Natural Area.

When it comes to dining, Jones' Black Angus and Huckleberry's Restaurant are the best restaurants for you to stop by.

You might as well want to check out Paper Moon for a great gift shopping experience.

Take a closer look and read this page to know more about Wyalusing State Park.

SIGHTSEEING

When you are in the park, Wyalusing Walnut Forest State Natural Area is one of the best spots to enjoy this park’s offers. This place makes a good spot for hiking as it has reachable and easy trails. What’s great about this area is it allows you to get closer with Mother Nature in fun ways. You and your family would absolutely love this one, especially by the natural beauty surrounding it.

Wyalusing Walnut Forest State Natural Area

This place makes a good spot for hiking as it has reachable and easy trails.

What’s great about this area is it allows you to get closer with Mother Nature in fun ways.

You and your family would absolutely love this one, especially by the natural beauty surrounding it.

Address : Bagley, WI 53801, USA

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ONE DAY TRIP IDEA

As the park has many hiking trails, hiking is definitely one of the best activities you can do in this park. The park has more than 14 miles (23 km) of hiking trails with varying difficulty. If you’d like to enjoy your family time with fishing, there is an accessible fishing pier located at the boat landing. During winter, there are a number of cross-country ski trails here. Apart from it, bird watching is also a popular activity here. Over 100 bird species have been observed in this park, including Red-tailed Hawk, Bald Eagle, Yellow-throated Warbler, and Prothonotary Warbler. With its stunning natural surroundings, Wyalusing State Park makes a great one-day-trip idea for your vacation this holiday.

CAMPING

If you love camping, you wouldn’t mind camping overnight at this beautiful park. There are two main campgrounds available; Homestead and Wisconsin Ridge Campground offering a total of 114 campsites. The areas are easily accessible with its spacious sites. While the restroom/shower is modern and well maintained, this area also lets you enjoy the most amazing sunset. Get ready and prepare your camping essentials and have the best holiday with your loved ones.

Wisconsin Ridge Campground

The areas are easily accessible with its spacious sites.

While the restroom/shower is modern and well maintained, this area also lets you enjoy the most amazing sunset.

Get ready and prepare your camping essentials and have the best holiday with your loved ones.

Address : 13081 State Park Ln, Bagley, WI 53801, USA

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HEALTH ADVISORY

If you want to do hiking, please be sure to wear proper foot wear. You never know the uninvited animals when you’re walking through the forest. Follow the rules available in the park. Don’t leave any trash or fire behind. This way, you’re contributing in making this park a safe and clean place for vacation.

BEST TIME TO VISIT

To enjoy Wyalusing State Park to the fullest, make sure to plan a trip during spring season. As a park that’s home to over 100 bird species, late May or June is the best month to catch sight of the endangered bird species such as Henslow’s Sparrow and the rare Yellow-throated Warbler.

BEST HOTELS AND RESORTS

Located 17-minute drive from the park, Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Prairie du Chien is ready to accommodate your stay with good amenities. This 2-star hotel has won the Best of Microtel award in 2017 and 2018. Whether you are a guest for just a night or an extended stay, this hotel is ready to offer comfortable accommodations at a good price. You can also consider Super 8 by Wyndham Prairie Du Chien as your next option. With is convenient location, this budget hotel brings you closer to some of the area’s best destinations including Fort Crawford Museum, Lady Luck Casino Marquette, and of course the Wyalusing State Park itself.

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Prairie du Chien

This 2-star hotel has won the Best of Microtel award in 2017 and 2018.

Whether you are a guest for just a night or an extended stay, this hotel is ready to offer comfortable accommodations at a good price.

They even have complimentary snacks (nachos with cheese/salsa) for guests to enjoy.

The staff are friendly and attentive.

Address : 1833 S Marquette Rd, Prairie du Chien, WI 53821, USA

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Super 8 by Wyndham Prairie Du Chien

With is convenient location, this budget hotel brings you closer to some of the area’s best destinations.

Enjoy places like Fort Crawford Museum, Lady Luck Casino Marquette, and of course the Wyalusing State Park itself.

Address : 1930 S Marquette Rd, Prairie du Chien, WI 53821, USA

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BEST RESTAURANTS

When it comes to dining, Jones' Black Angus is one of the best options to start your culinary trip. This popular restaurant is known for its best supper club atmosphere. It comes with comfortable old-fashioned nuance and good ambiance. The warm lighting brings you closer to your delicious dishes. When you are here, you may want to take a look and taste the popular Prime Rib. To add exciting choice, there is also a salad bar for a healthy lifestyle. Huckleberry's Restaurant is another great option for you dining experience. This family restaurant is popular for its delicious menus including bread pudding. There is a good range of menu you can choose from. From breakfast, wraps and salads, dinners, homemade pizzas, and take-out chicken. To make this visit memorable, this restaurant also has a gift shop selling cute and good souvenir items.

Jones' Black Angus

This popular restaurant is known for its best supper club atmosphere.

It comes with comfortable old-fashioned nuance and good ambiance.

When you are here, you may want to take a look and taste the popular Prime Rib.

To add exciting choice, there is also a salad bar for a healthy lifestyle.

Address : 37640 US-18, Prairie du Chien, WI 53821, USA

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Huckleberry's Restaurant

This family restaurant is popular for its delicious menus including bread pudding.

There is a good range of menu you can choose from.

From breakfast, wraps and salads, dinners, homemade pizzas, and take-out chicken.

To make this visit memorable, this restaurant also has a gift shop selling cute and good souvenir items.

Address : 1916 S Marquette Rd, Prairie du Chien, WI 53821, USA

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BEST SOUVENIR SHOPS

Complete your visit in the park by shopping a handful of goodies at Paper Moon. Located just one block from the Mississippi River, this gift store has been opened since 1994 offering good quality of gift items. It has been described as the ultimate in therapy shopping with its unique array of gifts such as jewelry, a hand-picked line of cards, postcards, toiletries, household accessories, with tons of bizarre and fun stuff.