Things To Do

For Dam safety and emergency procedures for anglers, boaters, and visitors near the Prairie du Sac Hydroelectric Dam, click here:

DamSafetybrochurePrairieduSac

Click here for information regarding the Mountain Bike Trails on the Alliant Property:

Dam Trails at Alliant Energy

The area around the Alliant Energy Dam      provides wonderful eagle watching opportunities, cycling, fishing & other activities.

Traverse the Highway 60/Lower Wiscsonsin River Scenic Byway

Hwy 60 / Lower Wisconsin River Road Scenic Byway

Hike Ferry Bluff State Natural Area.

 More information can be found at: Ferry Bluff State Natural Area

Visitor Guidelines

Note: The entire northern unit, consisting of Ferry Bluff and Cactus Bluff, is closed to all entry from December 1 to March 31 to protect roosting bald eagles. 

The Great Sauk State Trail passes through the Villages of Sauk City & Prairie du Sac, and the Town of Prairie du Sac, continuing in to the Sauk Prairie Recreation area.  

Trail passes are required and available locally.   To find out how to purchase your pass locally, call (area code 608):

• Sauk Prairie Area Chamber of Commerce at 643 – 4168,

• or Prairie du Sac Village Hall at 643 – 2421,               

• or Sauk City Village Hall at 643 – 3932 

For more information click on the following links:

Trail Uses and Etiquette

https://www.greatsaukstatetrail.org/

https://www.saukprairie.com/great-sauk-state-trail

Hot Dog Avenue

Dine in, carry out, and drive through window.

E11394 Us Highway 12

(608) 460 – 2958

Hot Dog Avenue