Great Sauk State Trail
- Status
- Open (per official listing)
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Statewide rule — see below
- Camping
- None listed
- Official site
- dnr.wisconsin.gov(608) 355-4800
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 1
Construction Great Sauk ST Bridge NoticeDane County and Sauk County are constructing a multi-use trail bridge over the Wisconsin River. This bridge will connect to the Great Sauk State… (more)
Dane County and Sauk County are constructing a multi-use trail bridge over the Wisconsin River. This bridge will connect to the Great Sauk State Trail, and then eventually to the Walking Iron Trail (once complete). For more information, please see: Impact: Low.
Posted by the park 2026-10-23. Official alert
Overview
Great Sauk State Trail is a trail.
Popular activities here are biking.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| The park’s wording doesn’t give clock times — see the official wording below. | |||
Official wording
The trail is open year-round.
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park.
Pets
Pets allowed on a physical leash no longer than 8 feet at all times and under control; loose pets may be seized. Property-specific pet areas/restrictions appear on park pages.
Statewide rule from Wisconsin's park system (source). This park’s page doesn’t state its own pet rules, so check for local restrictions.
Fees and passes
Per vehicle, resident vs nonresident pricing: a vehicle admission pass is required on all motor vehicles stopping in state parks, forests and recreation areas (daily $13 WI / $16 out-of-state; annual $28 / $50; rates effective Aug. 19, 2025). State trails use a per-person trail pass for certain uses. Heritage Hill SP charges a per-person admission instead.
Statewide fee rule from Wisconsin's park system; this park’s page doesn’t list its own fees.
Wisconsin park passes
- 12-month vehicle admission pass (Wisconsin plates) — $28. All Wisconsin state parks, forests and recreation areas for 12 months Details
- 12-month vehicle admission pass (out-of-state plates) — $50. Same, nonresident vehicles Details
- 12-month pass, Wisconsin residents 65+ — $13. Resident senior vehicles Details
- 12-month reduced-rate pass (additional household vehicle) — $15.50 resident / $32.50 nonresident. Additional vehicles at the same household address; bought with a full-price pass Details
- Daily vehicle admission pass — $13 resident / $3 resident 65+ / $16 nonresident Details
From the Wisconsin state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- Wisconsin State Park System reservations (Camis 'Going to Camp')
- Phone
- 1-888-947-2757
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Things to do
Biking
Trails
| Trail | Length | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Sauk State Trail | 11.4 mi | — | Rail trail: YesAsphalt surface |
Trail descriptions from the park
- Rail trail: Yes
- Length: 11.4 miles
- Surface: Asphalt
- Counties: Sauk
- Communities: Sauk City, Prairie du Sac
Getting there
- Phone
- (608) 355-4800
Directions from the park
The Great Sauk State Trail is near U.S. Highway 12 in south-central Wisconsin. Parking is available in Sauk City/Prairie du Sac at the Chamber office (109 Phillips Boulevard) and along city streets in both communities. There is also a public parking lot in Prairie du Sac along Water Street (Highway 78). Veterans Memorial Park in Prairie du Sac is adjacent to the trail and also has parking available.
Sources and freshness
- Wisconsin State Park System — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- Wisconsin DNR 'Find a Park' directory (server-rendered Drupal view, ?page=0..5), filtered to /topic/parks/ property pages
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology