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Wisconsin State Parks and Forests
Outdoor Group Camping
If you have an organization or a group of more than six people who want to camp together or just want an extra-large campsite, group camps are for you. Wisconsin state parks and forests have outdoor group campsites in a variety of environments and sizes. There also are four indoor group camps.
Most
of the sites accommodate 20 to 60 people, but the maximum number of people
allowed ranges from 12 to 200 people. Small groups also may reserve adjacent
regular (family) sites. Some backpack sites will
accommodate 10 people at a site.
Group campsites have picnic tables and fire rings. Most of the sites are for tents only, but some sites allow wheeled camping units. A few sites have electrical hookups. See the group campsite details page for more information.
The same campground rules about quiet hours, vehicle stickers, check-out time, amplified music, trash, and pets apply to group sites as to other Wisconsin state park and forest campsites. Juvenile groups must be accompanied by at least one adult for each 10 members of the group.
Nightly fees for outdoor group camp fees are based on the size of group. Nonprofit youth organizations from Wisconsin may qualify for a reduced rate. There also is a $10 per reservation fee for reservations. Fees are subject to change.
2008 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.
Nelson Dewey and Yellowstone Lake Electric Sites
| Number of people | Nightly fee |
|---|---|
| 1-20 | $60 |
| 21-30 | $80 |
| 31-40 | $100 |
Fees for 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 |
To reserve a group site, use the Web or phone (888) WI PARKS ((888) 947-2757, TTY (800) 274-7275). Fee waivers for nonprofit groups serving people with disabilities and discounts for nonprofit Wisconsin youth organizations are available only through the call center, not the Web site.
State parks, forests, and trails with group sites are listed below. Click on the property name for information about the property. Click on the number of sites for details about the sites.
Links marked * exit DNR site
For more information, ask Dave
Benish, camping program manager, (608) 264-8960.
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