Rocky Arbor State Park
- Status
- Status not postedDaily 6 a.m. – 11 p.m.
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Statewide rule — see below
- Camping
- Yes
- Official site
- dnr.wisconsin.gov(608) 254-8001
Official page last checked Oct 30, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Covering about 265 acres, Rocky Arbor State Park lies in Sauk County, in Wisconsin Dells.
Visitors come for hunting in season, hiking, and picnicking. Camping is available: campsites, including tent sites.
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. During the off-season, following Labor Day, the main gate is closed, but visitors may park at the entrance and walk into the park. Vehicles parked at the gate require a valid admission sticker. A self-registration box is located across the road from the park office.
Source: official park page, checked Oct 30, 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 The campground features 89 wooded campsites, as well as showers and flush toilets. Several campsites also have electricity.
• Campground map | — | Electric (some sites)Showers | — |
Camping details from the park
Rocky Arbor offers a family campground that is open Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend.
Family campground: The campground features 89 wooded campsites, as well as showers and flush toilets. Several campsites also have electricity.
- Campground map
Firewood: Firewood is available for sale at the park in season.
Don't move firewood! Due to the potential of carrying harmful tree pests and diseases, Wisconsin has restrictions on moving firewood.
From the official park page, checked Oct 30, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
CampingHikingHuntingPicnicking
Trails
Hiking: The park has a 1-mile, self-guided nature trail. Walk quietly, stop often, listen and watch for wildlife. You may see deer, raccoons, squirrels, bats and chipmunks.
Amenities
Facilities
- Picnic areas
- Playground
Camping
- Tent 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.
Getting there
- Address
- N101 US Hwy 12 / 16
Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965 - Nearest town
- Wisconsin Dells
- Coordinates
- 43.6408, -89.8024
- Phone
- (608) 254-8001
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Directions from the park
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Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Wisconsin State Park System — park page — last checked Oct 30, 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)
- Photo: Entrancetorockyarbor.JPG — CC0 1.0 (public domain dedication), Archbob
“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