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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.

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