Wisconsin updates guidelines for state parks effective April 30
MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is making adjustments in operations at state parks and other DNR-managed lands.
Starting April 30, these changes will be implemented:
— Observation towers and playgrounds will be open.
— Volunteer group sizes will be increased to 50 people.
— Capacity for open-air shelters, amphitheaters and outdoor group campgrounds will be increased to 100 people.
— Non-department led special event capacity will increase from 50 to 100. Special event permit applicants may work with property staff to phase larger events with capacities over 100.
— Stand-alone concession facilities will open to the public at 50% capacity including staff.
In addition to the operations updates, the following amenities continue to be available to state park visitors:
— Family camping (100% reservable with auto check-in).
— Outdoor group camping, maximum capacity of 100 people (100% reservable with auto check-in).
— Bathroom and dump station facilities.
— Accessible cabins.
— Drive-up window service.
— Concessions, including firewood sales.
State park visitors can purchase annual admission passes online, over the phone by calling local properties directly or in-person at self-registration stations at individual properties.