Perrot State Park
Notice: Perrot SP Tank Creek Bridge on the Great River State Trail Closed — details
- Status
- Open (per official listing)Daily 6 a.m. – 11 p.m.
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Statewide rule — see below
- Camping
- 102 campsites
- Official site
- dnr.wisconsin.gov(608) 534-6409
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 1
Fire restriction Perrot SP Tank Creek Bridge on the Great River State Trail ClosedThe bridge over Tank Creek on the Great River State Trail (approximately 6.5 miles east of Perrot State Park) is closed until further notice due to… (more)
The bridge over Tank Creek on the Great River State Trail (approximately 6.5 miles east of Perrot State Park) is closed until further notice due to damage from a fire on the bridge. Impact: Moderate.
Posted by the park 2025-08-25. Official alert
Overview
Covering about 1,231 acres, Perrot State Park lies in Trempealeau County, about 3 miles west of Trempealeau.
Things to do include canoeing and kayaking, hunting in season, boating, biking, and fishing. For overnight stays there are 102 campsites across 2 camping areas (tent sites and group camping).
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | Daily | 6 a.m. – 11 p.m. | — |
| Daily | 6 a.m. – 11 p.m. | — |
Official wording
Open 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. year-round. The park is open year-round from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Chicago).
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.
Camping
| Campground or site type | Sites | Hookups / features | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family campground There are 102 campsites. The campground has flush toilets, showers and a dump station in season. In addition, there is a single accessible campsite.
• Campground map | 102 | Showers | — |
| Outdoor group campsites Perrot has four walk-in group campsites in the campground. All sites will accommodate at least 20 campers. At this group camp area, there is a vault toilet and drinking water. Carts are available for moving equipment from the parking lot to the campsites. | — | — |
Camping details from the park
Perrot State Park offers several family campsites and four walk-in group campsites.
Family campground: There are 102 campsites. The campground has flush toilets, showers and a dump station in season. In addition, there is a single accessible campsite.
- Campground map
Outdoor group campsites: Perrot has four walk-in group campsites in the campground. All sites will accommodate at least 20 campers. At this group camp area, there is a vault toilet and drinking water. Carts are available for moving equipment from the parking lot to the campsites.
Firewood: Firewood and ice are available to purchase in season at the park.
Don't move firewood!
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
BikingBoatingCanoeing and kayakingCampingFishingHikingHuntingPicnicking
Amenities
Facilities
- Picnic areas
- Group facilities
Camping
- Tent camping
- Group camping
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Accessibility
Perrot State Park offers several accessible opportunities including an accessible campsite, accessible overlook, and picnic shelters. The nature center has a crushed limestone trail loop that goes through the prairie. Also, the park has an adaptive kayak with a launching chariot available through their rental program. Call the property for more information on the adaptive kayak.
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- W26247 Sullivan Rd.
Trempealeau, WI 54661 - Nearest town
- Trempealeau — about 3 mi west (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 44.0157, -91.4745
- Phone
- (608) 534-6409
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Directions from the park
Get directions.
Nearby state parks
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
- Wikidata
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
“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