Camping Procedures and Policies March, 2021 Reservations • No reservations can be made for a campsite later than 7 days prior to the initial date of occupancy (i.e. Friday before midnight for the next Friday’s date of occupancy). • Reservations are taken 12 months or less in advance (i.e. a reservation for July 1-4, 2020, can be made on July 1, 2019, or any date after July 1). • All reservations must be paid for in full at the time the reservation is made. All sites, reserved or self-registered, must be paid in full before occupying. Once paid in full, campers may set up without formally checking in with the campground attendant. • Reservations must be made for at least two nights. On holiday weekends (Memorial Day, Independence Day and Labor Day), the site must be reserved for three nights, unless stated otherwise. • If you call or come into the office to make reservations for someone other than yourself, please bring pertinent information with you for each reservation (see below). What we need: 1. First & Last Name 2. Street Address, City, State, Zip 3. Phone Number 4. Email Address 5. Type of Camping Unit (5th Wheel, Travel Trailer, Tent, Motorhome) 6. Vehicle make & model 7. License Plate # 8. # of individuals staying in unit (total number – do not separate adults & children). • A reservation fee of $10 will be charged per site (i.e. you may have 10 reservations within the same transaction, but you will pay the $10 reservation fee for each site). • Reservations by phone or in office, can be made during open office hours, 8am to 4pm, M-F, or online 24/7 for dates between Memorial Day weekend and Labor Day weekend. • Reservations cannot be made at the campgrounds, only self-registrations. • Once full payment is made, a confirmation letter is sent which contains reservation and policy information to the e-mail address on file. If you need to change your e-mail, please call us. • Wood County reserves the right to make adjustments in assigning reserved sites.
Non-Reservable Sites • A certain number of campsites are designated as non-reservable. • Non-reservable sites cannot be “held”. Immediate occupancy is required.
Self-Registration • You may self-register for 1 to 14 nights, providing the site is not reserved. • Onsite self-registration is available from the time the campgrounds open until October 31st except at Dexter Park, which remains open through the deer gun season. • For onsite registrations, you may select a campsite that is not posted as reserved. Before setting up, complete the self-registration form at the fee station for the chosen site. Place the fee into the envelope and drop the envelope into the collection box. Place proper portion of fee envelope on post at campsite. • If you are self-registering for an open site (including non-reservable) it must be occupied immediately with a unit (camper or tent) after the self-registration paperwork is completed at the campground.
Amenities North Park and South Park have electric and non-electric sites. Dexter Park has electric, non-electric & a very limited number of water & sewer sites (see campground map for locations). Water is available in all the campgrounds for you to fill your tank before you set-up.
Dexter Campground has (10) ATV sites with #1 through #9 being reservable sites.
ATV CAMPING AREA - PLEASE FOLLOW THESE RULES SO WE CAN CONTINUE TO DEVELOP AND IMPROVE ATV FACILITIES IN OUR PARKS.
• ATV’S/UTV’S MUST STAY ON PAVEMENT ON DESIGNATED ROADWAYS & PARKING LOTS • ALL CAMPERS MUST REGISTER AT THE SELF-REGISTRATION STATION IN THE MAIN CAMPGROUND • FOLLOW SELF REGISTRATION PROCEDURE DETAILED AT THE STATION • VISITORS MUST LEAVE PARK BY 10:00 PM • QUITE TIME STARTS AT 11:00 PM • ONLY (1) CAMPING UNIT ALLOWED PER CAMPSITE (unless minor children, then one tent can also be placed on the site for MINOR CHILDREN ONLY). • MAXIMUM OF (2) VEHICLES ALLOWED PER CAMPSITE • NO OUTSIDE FIREWOOD IS ALLOWED IN ANY WOOD COUNTY PARK. ONLY CLEAN, NOT- TREATED, DIMENSIONAL WOOD MAY BE BROUGHT IN (E.G. 2X4, 2X6 CUTOFFS) • FIREWOOD AND ICE IS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE IN THE MAIN CAMPGROUND. FIREWOOD PURCHASE RECEIPTS MUST BE HUNG ON CAMPSITE POSTS, AS EXPLAINED AT THE FIREWOOD SALES AREA • POTABLE WATER AND DUMP STATION LOCATED IN MAIN CAMPGROUND • MAXIMUM CAMPING STAY IS 14 NIGHTS CAMPING FEE - $23.00/Night THIS IS NOT AN ALL-INCLUSIVE LIST OF CAMPGROUND RULES. ALL OTHER PARK RULES/REGULATIONS MUST BE FOLLOWED.
Check In / Check Out
• Check-in time is any time after 12 noon or once the site becomes available, whichever is sooner. • Campers may occupy the site until 12 noon (check out time) or 3pm if the campsite is not reserved for that evening. When you leave, your campsite and fire pit must be clean (no debris or garbage left in fire pit). • Campers will not be admitted into the campground after 10:00 p.m. without a confirmation letter. • If you have extenuating circumstances that will not allow you to arrive until well after 10pm, please call ahead during open office hours, 8am – 4pm, M-F to let us know. • If you cannot arrive on the day of your reservation, you have 24 hrs. from the day of the start of your reservation to arrive or the Ranger has the right to re-assign your campsite (unless you notify us of extenuating circumstances which prevents you from arriving on your scheduled day or day after). Notification must be made during weekdays between 8am – 4pm at 715-421-8422. No exceptions.
Accessible Campsite Reservation (Camping for individuals with a disability) • Each campground will have at least one accessible campsite designated for this specific use. • Advance reservations can be made by campers in possession of a state issued disabled parking permit. • Accessible sites that are not reserved can be registered by any camper for one day at a time with camp ranger approval after 10:00 a.m.
Occupancy • During the period from Memorial Day through mid-September, a reserved campsite must be occupied within 24 hours of the first night (by 10 p.m. of the 2nd day of the reservation). • Wood County reserves the right to reassign any site that has not been occupied within the 24 hour time frame. • If you are self-registering for an open site (including non-reservable) it must be occupied immediately with a unit (camper or tent) after the self-registration paperwork is completed at the campground. • The person reserving or self-registering a campsite must be at least 18 YEARS OF AGE or older, and will be the person who is responsible for and who is named on the reservation or self-registration envelope. Each reserved campsite has a named responsible party. • Maximum length of stay for a reservation or self-registration in a designated campground, with the same unit and/or party, is 14 consecutive days. This policy will be enforced by the Camp Ranger Or main office. Online reservations made by the same party or unit for more than 14 days will be canceled. • Only one camping unit will be permitted on each campsite unless there are children under 18. Then, a small tent can be put on the same site for the children. • Extraordinary circumstances requiring a decision regarding refunds will be made by the Parks and Forestry Director or his designee.
Refunds/Cancellations/Changes • All reservation date changes and cancellations must be made by calling the office, or stopping in during open office hours of 8am-4pm, M-F. Messages left after hours, on weekends, or during closed holiday hours are not acceptable. Site change requests may be granted at the discretion of the park ranger. • Reservation changes are allowed, but must be for the same calendar year as the original reservation. • Changes or cancellations made less than 7 days prior to the date the site is to be occupied will result in the forfeiture of the reservation fee and one nights camping fee. • No date changes are allowed and no refunds will be made for a cancellation received the day the site was to be occupied. No exceptions. (2-day weekend and 3-day holiday weekend inclusive.)
Group Sites • Dexter and North Wood County Parks have an established Group Site Area. Please refer to the Dexter Park Group Site Reservation Rules or the North Wood County Park Group Site Reservation Rules for full details and policies.
Camper Storage Wood County Parks allows storage of campers, charging $60.00 per month, or $15.00 per week. Please see the camp ranger or host to inquire about storage. Below is the Camper Storage Policy & information.
PARK DATES ALLOWED LOCATION ALLOWED South Wood County May 1 – May 15 Non Reservable Sites Sept 15 – Oct 31 North Wood County May 1 – May 15 Non Reservable Sites & Sept 15 – Oct 31 Visitor Parking Lot May 1 – May 15 Non Reservable Sites & Sept 15 – Oct 31 Camper Storage Area Dexter Nov 1 – End of gun deer season Any site in Loops 2 or 3 (unless otherwise posted on camp post).
FEES: $60/month or $15/week (No partial week or monthly rates)
PERMITS REQUIRED: Camper storage permit MUST be filled out and approved by a Wood County representative (Ranger, Host or Maintenance Worker) prior to leaving unit on site. Payment must be made along with permit.
CAMPING FEES: All days/nights that the site is occupied, MUST be paid for in addition to the monthly or weekly storage fee. The fee would be the normal nightly fee as posted. Please complete the self-registration forms and drop in box.
LOST OR STOLEN ITEMS: The owner holds Wood County harmless for the theft or damage of any belongings, including the camping unit.
*Note: We no longer have the 5-day camping special. To see our camping specials for this year, CLICK HERE. At various times, we will also have “surprise pop-up specials”. Those specials will be advertised on our website & Facebook pages. Reservation Fee (Non-refundable) $10.00 each Reservation Non-Electric Sites $18.00 / night Electric Sites $23.00 / night Electric Sites with Sewer & Water (Dexter Only) $33.00 / night Non-Electric Waterfront Sites $21.00 / night Electric Waterfront Sites $26.00 / night Dexter Group Site #1 and #3 (GS1 & GS3) $125 / night Dexter Group Site #2 (GS2) & North Park Group Site $100 / night *(OS) Off Season Rates. All sites, waterfront or not. (Opening day to 3rd Saturday in May and October 1 to October 31st except Dexter until end of gun deer season). All Non-Electric Sites $15.00 / night All Electric Sites $20.00 / night All Sewer & Water (Dexter Only) $30.00 / night Rack of Wood (approximately 3 cubic feet) $6.00 /per rack Ice $3.00 (7# cubes) - $6.00 (20# cubes) Showers Non Campers - $1.00 Washer & Dryer $2.00 to wash / $2.00 dry Laundry Detergent Pods (see Ranger or Host) $1.00 Dump Fee Non Campers - $12.00 Camper Storage after Sept. 15, (in designated storage area) $15.00 per week - $60.00 per month State Water Ski Show Reservation Policy for South Wood County Park Campground effective July 1, 2019 for 2020. Reservations must be made for 7-nights (Monday-Monday) for all “reservable sites” (including waterfront sites). No changes, cancellations or refunds will be allowed for any reason. If you wish to camp before or after those dates, a separate reservation will need to be made for those days. 7 night fees: Reserved Non-Electric Sites (7 nights) $170 + $10 Reservation Fee Reserved Electric Sites (7 nights) $200 + $10 Reservation Fee Non-Reserved, Non-Electric Sites (1 night) $21.00 Non-Reserved, Electric Sites (1 night) $26.00
Parks Ordinance To review all park ordinances, please go to Wood County Ordinance #600: Wood County Parks.
In case the ordinance is updated, please be advised the rules in the official ordinance linked above take precedence over the rules copied on this page.
Firewood & Ice You may purchase firewood & ice from 8am to 8pm at each campground. If the Ranger or Host are available at other hours, they will try to assist you.
The following are a few of the more important ordinances:
Firewood Restriction Ordinance It shall be unlawful for any person to bring outside firewood into any park facility, shelter, land or area. All firewood shall be purchased from Wood County at a designated campground. Down and dead wood may be gathered inside the park for the purpose of burning in designated fire places or fire rings. Chainsaws are not allowed in park areas for cutting firewood. Untreated, clean, dimensional lumber (e.g. cut off 2x4’s) may be used for burning.
Pets Ordinance Per our ordinance 600.08 (1) Pets. It shall be unlawful for any person to allow pets to enter any public building, bathing beach, picnic grounds, or playgrounds within any County Park, or to run at large at any time on County Park grounds. In other County Park areas and campgrounds pets are permitted provided they shall at all times be kept on a leash not more than 10 feet long. All pets shall be effectively restrained or under the owner's control at all times. No person shall allow his pet to deprive or disrupt the enjoyment or use of any area by others. Pet owners are required to immediately clean up after their pets.