Perrot State Park Campground
Susan L.The Dyrt PRO User
Reviewed Sep. 5, 2020

Popular campground

Perrot has it all: hiking, biking, paddling and camping and that makes it a popular place in the summer. It was totally booked the weekend I stayed here. Site 23E was not the best due to the location of the electric pedestal which was more set up for tent camping than an RV, but made it work, although it required an extension to the power cord. The electric power was also running low and the RV AC wouldn’t work. Fan only due to watts/volts varying. Site was also parallel to the campground road so there was road noise. There are much better sites in the 91E-95E section of tall pines!

Sites that were located on the water, were next to swampy, green algae type ponds. I can only imagine what the mosquitoes were like at those sites. Site pads are dirt and grass. Not easy to level. 

Now for the good! This area is beautiful. Awesome bluff views of the Trempealeau and Mississippi rivers and definitely worth the hike up for them. The Great River State Trail head is located in Perrot and this is a must do if you like cycling on the rails to trails. The ride into quaint Trempealeau is enjoyable and not too strenuous. Make sure to check out the ice cream place that is located in the old caboose. Kayak and canoe rentals are available in the park as well. This is a paddler’s paradise, just be ready for the current and follow the water trail. 

Also, a heads up: I was surprised that there is a daily vehicle pass required and this costs $8/day in addition to the usual camping fees.

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  • Review photo of Perrot State Park Campground by Susan L., September 5, 2020
  • Review photo of Perrot State Park Campground by Susan L., September 5, 2020
  • Review photo of Perrot State Park Campground by Susan L., September 5, 2020
  • Review photo of Perrot State Park Campground by Susan L., September 5, 2020
  • Review photo of Perrot State Park Campground by Susan L., September 5, 2020
  • Review photo of Perrot State Park Campground by Susan L., September 5, 2020
  • Review photo of Perrot State Park Campground by Susan L., September 5, 2020
  • Great River State trail from Perrot to Trempealeau
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