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    Fishing

    Shoreline fishing is an option. Note that the Trempealeau River is shallow as it passes by the park and water levels change throughout the year. Fishing in Trempealeau Bay varies depending upon the time of year and changing water levels.…

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    Hunting

    Hunting and trapping are allowed in the open areas of the park during the Wisconsin state parks hunting and trapping time frame. Trapping is not permitted in closed areas as noted on the park hunting map or within 100 yards of any designated use…

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    Nature

    Perrot State Park's rivers, wetlands, upland fields, steep wooded slopes, deep valleys and bluff tops are home to hundreds of kinds of plants and animals. Both Brady's Bluff Prairie and Trempealeau Mountain are designated as state natural areas.…

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    Winter Recreation

    When snow conditions permit, nine miles of trail are groomed and tracked for cross-country skiing. Skate skiing is allowed only on a one-mile section of trail in the campground. Each skier age 16 and older must have a state trail pass when the…

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    Water Recreation

    Boating, canoeing and kayaking There is a boat landing on the Trempealeau River, which gives access to Trempealeau Bay and the Mississippi River under a railroad bridge. There is an adaptive kayak and launching chariot available through the rental…

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    Picnic Areas and Shelters

    Perrot State Park has six picnic areas at the trailheads and around the nature center. Take a break after hiking up the bluffs, enjoy wildlife watching or sit below the nature center and watch a beautiful sunset over Trempealeau Bay. Grills are…

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    Camping

    Perrot State Park offers several family campsites and four walk-in group campsites. Reservations Reserve a campsite online. Family campground There are 102 campsites. The campground has flush toilets, showers and a dump station in…

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    Concessions and Rentals

    Ice and firewood sales are provided in the park. Merchandise is sold by the Friends of Perrot State Park to help support the park’s interpretive program. T-shirts, hats, postcards, bug boxes and nature guides can be purchased at the park…

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    Hiking

    The park has 12.5 miles of hiking trails. Many of the trails take you up to the top of the bluffs and give you a unique opportunity to enjoy scenic views of the Mississippi River valley. The bluff trails have steep climbs and some have steps or…

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    Recreation

    Perrot State Park offers recreation opportunities for all visitors. View the links below to learn more about some of the popular activities at this park. Accessibility Perrot State Park offers several accessible opportunities including an…

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