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Campgrounds Black River State Forest dnr.wi.gov (search keywords “state forest”) Welcome! Three family campgrounds and two group camps provide year-round camping opportunies. Castle Mound Campground has 14 electric sites and a shower/flush toilet building. East Fork and Pigeon Creek Campgrounds are rusc, with vault toilet buildings and hand-pump water. The Indoor Group Camp has a four-season cabin that sleeps 12 people and an outdoor area for up to 50 people. The rusc Outdoor Group Camp also accommodates up to 50 people. Outdoor Group Camping Photo courtesy of WDNR Archives Remote Backpack Site Photo courtesy of WDNR Archives Camping Permits • Campers must obtain a camping permit by self-registraon or from State Forest staff prior to seng up camp. The permit is only valid upon payment of all fees. • Maximum camping duraon is 14 days in any three-week period. • Permits are valid from 3 pm of the first day to 3 pm of the last day. Reservaons You can now make reservaons online for campsites by vising: dnr.wi.gov keywords “Black River,” and select “camping” and then “reserve.” You can also call Camis at 1-888-947-2757. Reservaons can be made up to 48 hours prior to arrival and no more than 11 months in advance. Campgrounds – Black River State Forest Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, PO Box 7921, Madison, WI 53707-7921 – This publicaon can be made available in alternave formats (large print, Braille, audio tape, etc) upon request. Please call (608) 267-7494 for more informaon. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources provides equal opportunity in its employment, programs, services, and funcons under an Affirmave Acon Plan. If you have any quesons, please write to Equal Opportunity Office, Department of Interior, Washington, D.C. 20240. DNR PUB-FR-563 2019 7 5 4 3 1 WI NORTHERN STATE FORESTS 2 6 Come back soon! And be sure to visit Wisconsin’s other Northern State Forests 1 Governor Knowles State Forest.................... 715-463-2898 2 Brule River State Forest................................ 715-372-5678 3 Flambeau River State Forest ........................ 715-332-5271 4 Northern Highland American Legion State Forest....................................... 715-542-3923 5 Peshgo River State Forest .......................... 715-757-3965 6 Black River State Forest ............................. 715-284-4103 7 Coulee Experimental State Forest ................ 608-785-9007 dnr.wi.gov (search keywords “state forest”) WDNR Call Center (toll-free 7 a.m.-10 p.m.) 1-888-936-7463 • FOR EMERGENCIES, DIAL 911 Fellow campers and State Forest staff appreciate your cooperaon and compliance with these rules and regulaons. Violaon may result in citaons and/or loss of camping privileges. OCCUPANCY • Single campsites have a maximum occupancy of six people. • Only one wheeled camping unit is allowed per site. There is no limit on tents, provided they fit within the perimeter of the campsite. CAMPFIRES • Contain fires within the metal fire ring provided at each site. DO NOT leave fires unaended and exnguish all fires before leaving. Burning of household refuse is prohibited. • Firewood can be purchased on-site. • Do not cut or remove trees for firewood. • Charcoal and gas grills are allowed. Carefully dispose of all used charcoal. • Movement of firewood is restricted; please check at the office for current regulaons. QUIET HOURS ARE 11 PM TO 6 AM • Campgrounds are closed to visitors and vehicle traffic during quiet hours. • Voices and acvies must be kept to a whisper during quiet hours. • Use of generators is not permied within any campground. SANITARY FACILITIES • Water is provided at all campgrounds. Wells are regularly tested to ensure safety. • In order to maintain safe water – do not wash dishes at the pump sites. • Dispose of all waste water in a vault toilet or the dump staon located at the entrance of the Castle Mound Campground. The dump staon is open from May to October. • Trash and recycling receptacles are provided at all campgrounds for registered camper use only. MOTOR VEHICLES • All vehicles must have a Wisconsin state parks and forest admission scker on the lower leſt-hand corner of the windshield. • No more than two vehicles may be parked at a campsite. Keep vehicles on gravel pads. • Park addional vehicles at designated parking lots. • Motorized recreaonal vehicles may not be operated in campgrounds. PETS • Pets must be on a leash (no more than eight feet long) at all mes. • Pets are not allowed in buildings or at beaches, playgrounds or picnic grounds. • Always clean up aſter your pets. FIREWORKS • Fireworks are illegal. Anything ignited that flies or explodes is considered a firework. FIREARMS • All firearms must be unloaded and cased while in any campground. SECURITY • Limited security is provided by State Forest personnel. • Secure all valuables before leaving your campsite. Campground Rules and Regulaons Local Non-emergency Contacts State Forest Staff: 715-284-4103 Jackson County Sheriff’s Department: 715-284-5357 Check out our campground maps inside! Don’t forget to bring your canoe and explore some of our beauful scenery while camping. Photo courtesy of the Friends of the Black River Camping Fees CASTLE MOUND (Modern) Resident................. $18/non-electric $28/electric Non-resident ......... $23/non-electric $33/electric EAST FORK/PIGEON CREEK (Rusc) Resident...................................... $16 Non-resident .............................. $21 State Parks and Forest Admission Scker A State Parks and Forest Admission scker is REQUIRED year-round on vehicles in the campgrounds and at the Black River picnic areas. Resident.............$8/day; $28/annual Resident Senior Cizen (+65)...............$3/day; $13/annual Non-resident ...$11/day; $38/annual
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CampgroundsBlack River State Forest
dnr.wi.gov (search keywords “state forest”)
Welcome!Three family campgrounds and two group camps provide year-round camping opportunities. Castle Mound Campground has 14 electric sites and a shower/flush toilet building. East Fork and Pigeon Creek Campgrounds are rustic, with vault toilet buildings and hand-pump water. The Indoor Group Camp has a four-season cabin that sleeps 12 people and an outdoor area for up to 50 people. The rustic Outdoor Group Camp also accommodates up to 50 people.
Outdoor Group Camping
Photo courtesy of WDNR ArchivesRemote Backpack Site
Photo courtesy of WDNR Archives
Camping Permits• Campers must obtain a camping permit by self-registration or from State Forest staff prior to setting up camp. The permit is only valid upon payment of all fees. • Maximum camping duration is 14 days in any three-week period. • Permits are valid from 3 pm of the first day to 3 pm of the last day.
ReservationsYou can now make reservations online for campsites by visiting: dnr.wi.gov keywords “Black River,” and select “camping” and then “reserve.” You can also call Camis at 1-888-947-2757. Reservations can be made up to 48 hours prior to arrival and no more than 11 months in advance.
Campgrounds – Black River State Forest
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, PO Box 7921, Madison, WI 53707-7921 – This publication can be made available in alternative formats (large print, Braille, audio tape, etc) upon request. Please call (608) 267-7494 for more information. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources provides equal opportunity in its employment, programs, services, and functions under an Affirmative Action Plan. If you have any questions, please write to Equal Opportunity Office, Department of Interior, Washington, D.C. 20240. DNR PUB-FR-563 2019
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Come back soon! And be sure to visit Wisconsin’s other Northern State Forests1 Governor Knowles State Forest .................... 715-463-28982 Brule River State Forest................................ 715-372-56783 Flambeau River State Forest ........................ 715-332-52714 Northern Highland American Legion State Forest....................................... 715-542-3923
5 Peshtigo River State Forest .......................... 715-757-39656 Black River State Forest ............................. 715-284-41037 Coulee Experimental State Forest ................ 608-785-9007
dnr.wi.gov (search keywords “state forest”)
WDNR Call Center (toll-free 7 a.m.-10 p.m.) 1-888-936-7463 • FOR EMERGENCIES, DIAL 911
Fellow campers and State Forest staff appreciate your cooperation and compliance with these rules and regulations. Violation may result in citations and/or loss of camping privileges.
OCCUPANCY• Single campsites have a maximum occupancy of six people. • Only one wheeled camping unit is allowed per site. There is no limit on tents, provided they fit within the perimeter of the campsite.
CAMPFIRES• Contain fires within the metal fire ring provided at each site. DO NOT leave fires unattended and extinguish all fires before leaving. Burning of household refuse is prohibited. • Firewood can be purchased on-site. • Do not cut or remove trees for firewood. • Charcoal and gas grills are allowed. Carefully dispose of all used charcoal. • Movement of firewood is restricted; please check at the office for current regulations.
QUIET HOURS ARE 11 PM TO 6 AM• Campgrounds are closed to visitors and vehicle traffic during quiet hours. • Voices and activities must be kept to a whisper during quiet hours. • Use of generators is not permitted within any campground.
SANITARY FACILITIES• Water is provided at all campgrounds. Wells are regularly tested to ensure safety. • In order to maintain safe water – do not wash dishes at the pump sites. • Dispose of all waste water in a vault toilet or the dump station located at the entrance of the Castle Mound Campground. The dump station is open from May to October. • Trash and recycling receptacles are provided at all campgrounds for registered camper use only.
MOTOR VEHICLES• All vehicles must have a Wisconsin state parks and forest admission sticker on the lower left-hand corner of the windshield. • No more than two vehicles may be parked at a campsite. Keep vehicles on gravel pads. • Park additional vehicles at designated parking lots. • Motorized recreational vehicles may not be operated in campgrounds.
PETS• Pets must be on a leash (no more than eight feet long) at all times. • Pets are not allowed in buildings or at beaches, playgrounds or picnic grounds. • Always clean up after your pets.
FIREWORKS• Fireworks are illegal. Anything ignited that flies or explodes is considered a firework.
FIREARMS• All firearms must be unloaded and cased while in any campground.
SECURITY• Limited security is provided by State Forest personnel. • Secure all valuables before leaving your campsite.
Campground Rules and Regulations
Local Non-emergency ContactsState Forest Staff: 715-284-4103
Jackson County Sheriff’s Department: 715-284-5357
Check out our campground maps inside!
Don’t forget to bring your canoe and explore some of our beautiful scenery while camping.
Photo courtesy of the Friends of the Black River
Camping FeesCASTLE MOUND (Modern)Resident ................. $18/non-electric
$28/electric Non-resident ......... $23/non-electric
$33/electric
EAST FORK/PIGEON CREEK (Rustic)Resident ...................................... $16 Non-resident .............................. $21
State Parks and Forest Admission StickerA State Parks and Forest Admission sticker is REQUIRED year-round on vehicles in the campgrounds and at the Black River picnic areas.
Resident .............$8/day; $28/annual Resident Senior Citizen (+65) ...............$3/day; $13/annual Non-resident ...$11/day; $38/annual
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