Outdoor group camps

Properties with outdoor group camps

State parks, forests, and trails with group sites are listed below. Click on the property name for information about the property. Unless marked otherwise, the following group campsites are for tents only (no wheeled camping units) and do not have electricity.

Property	Group Site	Capacity (people per site)
Big Bay State Park	1	20
Buckhorn State Park	B1	40
	B2	40
	B3	40
Copper Falls State Park The site is set on a series of terraces on a grassy gentle slope. There is some shade but mostly full sun.	Murphy Lake Group Camp. One wheeled camping unit allowed.	40
Council Grounds State Park All three sites have electric hookups.	A - Electric	32
	B - Electric	32
	C - Electric	32
Devil's Lake State Park Sites 7, 8, and 9 are rustic. They have not been cleared of trees or shrubs, but each has picnic tables and a fire ring.	1	60
	2	20
	3	40
	4	20
	5	20
	6	20
	7 - Rustic	20
	8 - Rustic	20
	9 - Rustic	20
Governor Dodge State Park Hickory Ridge Campground - One wheeled camper is allowed per site and must be parked in the vehicle parking area at the campsite.	A	30
	B	20
	C	30
	D	30
	E	25
	F	40
	G	40
	H	40
Governor Dodge State Park Horse Campground - The two horse group sites in the horse campground are not reservable. They have pit toilets. Contact the park for fee information.	13	12
	14	20
Hartman Creek State Park All wheeled units must park on the paved parking areas.	1	50
	2	50
	3	50
	4	50
	5	50
High Cliff State Park	201	20
	202	20
	203 - Wheeled campers must be set up on grass	40
	204 - Wheeled campers must be set up on grass	60
	205 - Wheeled campers must be set up on grass	40
	206	25 (2 wheeled)
	207	25 (2 wheeled)
	208	25 (2 wheeled)
Interstate Park	EP	20
	WP	40
Kettle Moraine State Forest - Northern Unit Greenbush Campground - One wheeled camper is also allowed per site; it must be parked in the vehicle parking area next to the site. Sites are near the Greenbush Trail, where campers can enjoy hiking or biking. A shelter house, drinking water and pit toilets are available nearby.	1	40
	2	40
	3	40
	4	40
	5	40
	6	40
	7	40
	8	40
	9	40
Kettle Moraine State Forest - Northern Unit Horseriders Campground	A	20
	B	20
	C	20
Kettle Moraine State Forest - Southern Unit Hickory Woods Campground - One wheeled camper is also allowed per site; it must be parked in the vehicle parking area next to the site.	J	20
	K	20
	L	20
	M	20
	N	20
	P	40
	R	40
Kettle Moraine State Forest - Southern Unit Pinewoods Campground	A	40
	B	40
	C	40
	D	40
Kohler-Andrae State Park	A	25
	B	25
Lake Kegonsa State Park	A	20
	B	20
	C	20
Lake Wissota State Park	Group 1	100
	Group 2 - Electricity in shelter, $5/night extra	80
Merrick State Park	A	50
Mirror Lake State Park Blue Water Bay Campground - No vehicles are allowed on the campsites. Parking lots are available nearby.	301	20
	302	20
	303	20
	304	20
	305	20
	306	20
	307	20
Nelson Dewey State Park Walnut Grove Campground - All group sites have electricity and allow wheeled campers.	97- Electric	40
	98 - Electric	40
	99 - Electric	40
New Glarus Woods State Park	51	25
	52 - Pop-up trailers, RVs and motor homes allowed	25
	53 - Pop-up trailers, RVs and motor homes allowed	25
	54 - Pop-up trailers, RVs and motor homes allowed	25
	55 - Pop-up trailers, RVs and motor homes allowed	25
	56	25
Newport State Park	Group Site	25
Northern Highland-American Legion State Forest	Jag Lake Group Camp - Tents only	80
	North Muskellunge Group Camp	80
Peninsula State Park	Lakeshore	60
	Meadow	60
	Orchard	60
Perrot State Park	A	50
Point Beach State Forest	OGC	40
Potawatomi State Park	A - Tents only	36
	B - Tents only	36
	C - Has six back-in pads for wheeled camping units	36
	D - Has six back-in pads for wheeled camping units	36
Richard Bong State Recreation Area Sunrise Campground	A	50
	B	25
	C	25
	D	50
	E	25
	F	50
Rock Island State Park	I	60
	2	40
Wildcat Mountain State Park	1	25
	2	25
	3 - Wheeled campers allowed	75
Willow River State Park	A	30
	B	30
	C	30
	D	40
Wyalusing State Park	A	40
	B	40
	C	20
	D	20
	E	20
Yellowstone Lake State Park	201 - Electric, tents only	25
	202 - Electric, tents only	25
	203 - Electric, tents only	25
	204 - Non-electric, tents only	50
	206 - Walk-in, tents only	25

Fees

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
PO 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.

Reservations

Outdoor group camping reservations

Reservations may be made for camping up to 11 months in advance or as late as two days before the date of occupancy. You can search for available state park campsites statewide and reserve a campsite by using the Internet or by calling the Reservation Call Center. Campsite availability for the date 11 months away become available at 9 a.m. Central Time for both Internet and telephone customers. Reservation frequently asked questions.

Reserve a campsite online

The Wisconsin State Park System Camping Reservations website offers campground maps and details about each site. You can search for available state park campsites statewide and reserve a campsite using the Internet 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Using the website, you can zoom in on the maps and click on a campsite symbol, or click "All the Sites in this Campground" on the menu below a park map and then click the site number.

Reserve a campsite by phone

If you prefer a reservation agent to assist you, you can search for available state park campsites statewide and reserve a campsite by calling toll-free 1-888-WI-PARKS (1-888-947-2757. The toll-free TTY number for reservations is 1-800-274-7275. The call center hours are shown below.

Dates	Mondays, Tuesdays & Wednesdays	Thursdays & Fridays	Saturdays, Sundays & Holidays*
Nov. 1 - April 30	9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. CST	9 a.m. - 3 p.m. CST	Closed
Dates	Mondays, Tuesdays & Fridays	Wednesdays & Thursdays	Saturdays & Sundays
May 1 - Oct. 31	9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. CST	9 a.m. - 7 p.m. CST	9 a.m. - 3 p.m. CST

*The call center is open on Christmas Eve (December 24) and New Year's Eve (December 31) from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. CST. Closed holidays include Thanksgiving, Christmas Day (December 25), and New Year's Day (January 1).

Holiday weekend reservations

A minimum of a three-night reservation is required on holiday weekends.

• Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends, the camping stay must include Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights.
• When July 4 falls on a Monday, the camping stay must include Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights of that weekend.
• When July 4 falls on a Friday, the camping stay must include Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights of that weekend.

One-night reservations

One night reservations may be made through the call center (not the website).

• Backpack and outdoor group sites may be reserved year-round, up to 11 months before the night you want to camp for one night.
• Family Campsites may be reserved for one-night camping May 15 through October 31 only during that time period within the calendar year.

Customer service assistance

To change or cancel a reservation, call the Customer Service Line, 1-800-372-3607, during these hours:

Dates	Mondays through Fridays	Saturdays	Sundays
Nov. 1 - March 31	9 a.m. - 6 p.m. CST	Closed	Closed
April 1 - October 7	9 a.m. - 8 p.m. CST	9 a.m. - 6 p.m. CST	9 a.m. - 6 p.m. CST
Oct. 8 - 31	9 a.m. - 5 p.m. CST	Closed	Closed

Paying for your site

Visa and MasterCard are accepted. If you do not have either, you must reserve by phone (not the website) and ask the operator how to pay by check or money order.

There is a nonrefundable $9.70 reservation fee per site per reservation, and a cancellation fee of $5 per transaction. Other forfeitures may also apply in case of cancellation.

You may change the beginning date of your stay or shorten your stay, as long as at least one day of your stay remains the same. There is a $5 fee for such a change. If you want to extend your stay or camp at a different time, you will have to cancel the original reservation and make a new one.

First-come, first-served campsites

You can identify first-come, first-served sites by going to the Wisconsin State Park System Camping Reservations website. First-come, first-served sites are shown as "Walk-up only" in campsite lists and "W" in availability tables.

Campers can reserve campsites at most Wisconsin state parks and forests. Some parks and forests do not accept reservations and have sites that are available only on a first-come, first-served basis. Check with the forest, park, or trail office for current availability. Due to unpredictable demand, we cannot guarantee that a site that's vacant when you call will still be available when you arrive. You can register for non-reservable family sites for up to 14 consecutive days.

Any reservable site that has not been reserved is also available to campers who arrive without a reservation. The maximum allowable stay will depend on the next date for which the site has been reserved.

All campsites at the following locations are first-come, first-served only:

• Brule River State Forest, 35 sites
• Chippewa Moraine State Recreation Area, three remote sites
• Elroy-Sparta State Trail, 20 hike-in or bike-in sites
• Flambeau River State Forest, 60 family sites, 34 canoe sites
• Governor Knowles State Forest, 30 family sites, 30 equestrian sites, four backpack sites
• Peshtigo River State Forest, 16 sites
• Tower Hill State Park, 15 sites

Seasons

Outdoor group camping seasons

Outdoor group campsites are typically open May through October.