Perrot State Park Conditions

Conditions as of Thursday, July 3, 2008:

The Winona Bridge connecting Wisconsin and Minnesota is open to limited traffic. Passenger cars, pickups sport utility vehicles (SUVs), vans and emergency vehicles are allowed. Campers, motor homes and vehicles pulling trailers, including boat trailers, are not allowed.

Trails

All the trails are in good condition.

Nature

The spring wildflowers have faded and summer flowers are appearing. Blooming are Solomon's seal, sweet cicely [exit DNR], puccoon [exit DNR], harebell [exit DNR], spiderwort [exit DNR], butterfly weed [exit DNR], baptisia, yarrow [exit DNR] and wood anemone.

Fishing

Fishing is about average.

Camping

All sites are open for camping. All flush toilet/shower buildings are open on the weekends. Only the lower loop buildings are open weekdays. The dump station is open and drinking water is available.

To help protect Wisconsin's parks and forests from harmful insects and diseases that can hitchhike here on firewood, the Department of Natural Resources prohibits bringing firewood onto any state park if that wood originated outside of Wisconsin or more than 50 miles from the park. The park has firewood available at reasonable prices.

Reserve a campsite now for this summer by using the Web or calling (888) 947-2757, TTY (800) 274-7275 ((888) WI-PARKS).

Coming special events include:

• July 3-6, Fur Traders Phil and Tom will set up camp near the Nature Center;
• August 1 and 30, (and nearby at Merrick State Park on August 29), Universe in the Park presented by the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Astronomy Department.

More Information

The 2008 annual park stickers and trail passes are available for sale.

Weather [exit DNR]

For more information, ask Perrot State Park, (608) 534-6409.