State Park and Forest Camping Fees
State Parks, Southern Forests, Recreation Areas, and Trails
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 | $10 |
| Reservation cancellation fee | $5 |
| Fee for changing reservation site or dates** | $8 |
*The upper end of these ranges reflect $3 higher fees for camping at the following places:
| Big Bay State Park 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 Pattison State Park Peninsula State Park |
Point Beach State Forest Potawatomi State Park Willow River State Park |
**You may change the beginning date of your stay or shorten your stay, 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.
Northern Forest Campgrounds
Camping fees vary with campground amenities and campers' residency.
| Camping fees | Per site per night |
|---|---|
| WI resident | $9 to $12 |
| Nonresident | $11 to $14 |
| Extra charge for electricity | $5 |
| Reservation fees | Per reservation |
| Reservation fee | $10 |
| Reservation cancellation fee | $5 |
| Fee for changing reservation site or dates | $8 |
Outdoor group camp
fees
Indoor group camp fees
Make camping reservations on the Web.
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.
Camping Fee Waivers
All reservation and family and outdoor group camping fees are waived for nonprofit organizations whose primary purpose is improving the mental or physical health of people with disabilties. To be eligible for a waiver, the group must submit a Camping Fee Waiver Request [PDF 7KB] 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. Groups are encouraged to use group sites. Family sites have a limit of six people per site. Site assignment will depend on availability.
For more information, ask Wisconsin State Parks, (608) 266-2181.
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