Rustic Accessible Cabin for People with Disabilities

Copper Falls and Blue Mound state parks have accessible rustic cabin campsites. Priority is given to people least likely to use traditional camping facilities.

• The rustic accessible cabin campsite (13' x 13') is designed to be wheelchair accessible and to accommodate up to 4 people.
• Only one tent, not exceeding 8' x 8', is allowed on the rustic accessible cabin campsite. Recreational vehicles (RVs) are not allowed on the rustic accessible cabin campsite.
• As many as six people may occupy the rustic accessible cabin and a tent at the campsite.
• The rustic accessible cabin has one average-sized bunk bed combination and one adult-sized double bed (with thin mattress pad).
• The rustic accessible cabin has two electrical outlets and electric lighting. Space heaters are not allowed in the cabin.
• Cooking is allowed only outdoors on an accessible fire ring. There is a picnic table outside the cabin.
• Under state law, smoking is not allowed in the rustic accessible cabin.
• No pets are allowed except certified service animals. (State law prohibits pets in state buildings.)
• Accessible toilets and shower are nearby.
• A public pay telephone is at the park entrance. You may buy firewood at the park.

To Reserve a Rustic Accessible Cabin

• The rustic accessible cabin campsites are available from May 22 to October 10. See the schedule of open dates. Call the Copper Falls, (715) 274-5123 or Blue Mound, (608) 437-5711, for the most more up-to-date information.
• Only one reservation period will be confirmed per application. Due to high demand, reservations will be accepted for no more than seven consecutive nights and no more than seven nights per year.
• The first day to make reservations is January 10. We will not accept applications postmarked or delivered before January 10.
• Use the special reservation form [PDF 35KB]. Disabled applicants must identify themselves (or one of their camping party) on the application form.
• A vehicle admission sticker is required on all motor vehicles using a state park and must be purchased on or before entry into the park. No more than two vehicles may be parked at the rustic accessible cabin campsite.
• There is a $4 reservation fee and a cost of $20 per night. Mail or deliver your completed form and the camping fees to:
  
  Rustic Accessible Cabin Reservation
  Copper Falls State Park
  36764 Copper Falls Road
  Mellen WI 54546
  
  or
  
  Rustic Accessible Cabin Reservation
  Blue Mound State Park
  4350 Mounds Park Rd., Box 98
  Blue Mounds WI 53517-0098
• We accept telephone reservations for the rustic accessible cabin campsite only from June 1 to August 31, Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.. Callt Copper Falls State Park, (715) 274-5123, or Blue Mound State Park, (608) 437-5711.

What You Need to Bring

Food and drinks, cooking and eating utensils (dishes are not provided), air mattress or foam sleeping pads, sheets/blankets/pillows/sleeping bags, towels and wash cloths, and personal hygiene items. You may want to bring extension cords, lawn chairs, and a cell phone if you have one.

Check-in and Check-out Times

Check in time for the rustic cabin is 3 p.m. Check out time is 11 a.m. on the last day of the reservation period.

Cancelling a Reservation

Cancellation requests may be made in person, by telephone, or by mail. Requests are made directly to the park.

• Full Refund: A full refund of all payments except the $4 reservation fee will be made if the park office receives the cancellation request at least 14 days before the cabin is to be occupied.
• Partial Refund: A refund of all payments except the $4 reservation fee and one night's cabin fee will be made if the park receives the cancellation request less than 14 days before the cabin is to be ccupied. No refunds once the cabin has been occupied.

Reservation Form [PDF 35KB]

For more information, ask Wisconsin State Parks, (608) 266-2181.