Wisconsin State Park System
Camping Fees

In addition to paying the camping fees listed below, campers must have a vehicle admission sticker for any motor vehicles they bring into the park, forest, or recreation area. A camper without an annual sticker will need to buy one daily sticker for each night of camping. For example, a car arriving on Friday and leaving on Sunday the same weekend would need only two daily stickers. Free daily stickers are available for vehicles towed or carried into the park by a vehicle with a purchased sticker. Ask at the entrance station when you arrive.

Family/Modern Camping Fees

Family/Modern Campsite Fees

Camping fees vary with campground amenities and campers' residency.

Camping fees	Per site per night
WI resident	$12 to $15*
Nonresident	$14 to $17*
Extra charge for electricity	$5
Extra charge for water view	$3

Reservation fees	Per reservation
Reservation fee	$9.70
Reservation cancellation fee	$5
Fee for changing reservation site or dates**	$5

*The upper end of these ranges reflect $3 higher fees for camping at the following places due to high demand:

Big Bay State Park
Black River State Forest
Devil's Lake State Park
Copper Falls State Park
Council Grounds State Park
Governor Dodge State Park
Hartman Creek State Park
High Cliff State Park
Kohler-Andrae State Park
Mirror Lake State Park
Newport State Park
Northern Highland-American Legion State Forest
Pattison State Park
Peninsula State Park
Point Beach State Forest
Potawatomi State Park
Rock Island State Park
Willow River State Park

**You may change the beginning date of your reservation or shorten your reservation, as long as least one day of your stay remains the same. If you want to extend your stay or camp at a totally different time, you will have to cancel the original reservation and make a new one.

There's an additional $5 fee for anyone who fails to pay the fee before using the campsite if there's a self-registration station available.

Outdoor Group Camps

Outdoor Group Camp Fees

Nightly Fees for outdoor group camp fees are based on the size of group. There is a $9.70 per reservation fee for reservations. Fees are subject to change.

Group Camp Fees—Non-electric sites

Number of people	Nightly fee
1-20	$40
21-30	$60
31-40	$80
41-50	$100
51-60	$120
61-70	$140

For groups of more than 70, add $20 for each increment of 10 people, to a maximum of $300 per group site.

Council Grounds Electric Group Sites

Site	Number of people	Electrical pedestals	Nightly fee
A	1-32	3	$135
B	1-32	3	$135
C	1-22	1	$80

Nelson Dewey and Yellowstone Lake Electric Sites

Number of people	Nightly fee
1-20	$60
21-30	$80
31-40	$100

Fees for Wisconsin Nonprofit Youth Organizations

Number of People	Nightly Fee
1-20	$10
More than 20	$10 for the first 20 people plus 50 cents for each additional person

Wisconsin Nonprofit Youth Organizations may qualify for reduced camping rates. Discounts are only available only through the call center, not the website. For more information, call toll-free (888) WI-PARKS ((888) 947-2757. The toll-free TTY number for reservations is (800) 274-7275.

Group Camping Fee Waivers for Persons with Disabilities

Wisconsin nonprofit organizations whose primary purpose is improving the mental or physical health of people with disabilties may be eligible for a camping fee waiver. To apply for a waiver, the group must submit a Camping Fee Waiver Request [PDF] to:

Camping Program Manager
P.O. Box 7921
Madison WI 53707-7921

The group must apply before arriving at the property and must have a camping reservation. Memorial Day through Labor Day, waivers are available only Sunday through Thursday nights.

Indoor Group Camps

Indoor Group Camp Fees

Property	Nightly fee
Wyalusing State Park	$6/person/night ($300/group/night minimum) plus $4 reservation fee.
Black River State Forest	$3/person/night; $40/group/night minimum, plus $10 reservation fee.
Point Beach State Forest	$60/cabin/night plus $10 reservation fee.

For more information, ask Camping Program Manager, (608) 264-8960.

Last Revised: Wednesday December 07 2011

Wisconsin State Park System Camping Fees