Note: The entire northern unit, consisting of Ferry Bluff and Cactus Bluff, is closed to all entry from November 15 to April 1 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:

https://www.greatsaukstatetrail.org/

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

Visit the Sauk Prairie Trap and Skeet Club

Sauk Prairie Trap and Skeet Club website

When participating in activities, or visiting businesses and organizations, let’s work together for a safe, enjoyable experience for all. Plan ahead, be kind, respect others’ space, follow rules and guidelines.

Places to stay, dine and drink:

The Skyview MotelSkyview Motel website

Highway 12 Family Restaurant

(Formerly Sauk City Family Restaurant)

(Carry out is also available. Phone (608) 460 – 2079)

Pape’s Fair Valley Inn

(Carry out and curbside pick-up are also available.

Phone: (608) 643-6124)

For other things to do, places to stay and special events in the Sauk Prairie Area visit the Sauk Prairie Riverway website at:

Things To Do

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

Canoe and/or fish the

Lower Wisconsin Riverway.

Traverse the Highway 60/Lower Wiscsonsin River Scenic Byway

Hike Ferry Bluff State Natural Area.