TORCH LAKE CAMPGROUND & RV PARK CAMPGROUND RULES
TORCH LAKE CAMPGROUND & RV PARK CAMPGROUND RULES
Reservations - Campsite reservations are encouraged for Vilas County Parks & Recreation campsites, especially for weekend dates May through October. Reservations may be made for camping up to 11 months in advance or as late as two days before the date of occupancy for a fee of $10.00. All sites on the outside perimeter of the loop (1,2,5,7,9,11,12,13,14,17 & 19) are eligible for reservation and site 8 (ADA Accessible reservations only). The sites on the inside of the loop (3,4,6,10,15,16,18,20) are available on a first come first serve basis.
Cancellations Cancellations may be made online or by calling (715) 479-5160. If you cancel no later than 3 p.m. Central Time two days before the day of the reservation, you'll be credited a full refund of camping fees, but not the reservation fee. If you cancel after that, you'll be credited a refund of camping fees for all but the first night. You will not be refunded the reservation or cancellation fees or the first night's camping fee. No refunds are made for any part of a three-night holiday reservation once the site has been occupied.
Registration, self-registration All campers must register when they arrive at the park. If you have a reservation, be prepared to present your confirmation letter at the park office upon check-in. If you arrive and the park office is not open and you do not have a reservation, use a selfregistration station. The self-registration station or directions to it will be near the office. To self-register for a campsite: 1. Get a camping self-registration envelope at the self-registration pay station. 2. Fill in the form and post the upper receipt portion at any untagged nonreservable site. Do not set up on any campsite before paying. 3. Immediately return to the self-registration pay station. Put your payment in the envelope and deposit it in the slot.
Occupying the campsite A camping unit must occupy the reserved campsite by 3 p.m. on the second day of the reservation and be present for the duration of the reservation. If you do not check in and occupy your reserved site before 3 p.m. the day after the scheduled arrival date and remain for the duration of the reservation, you will forfeit the site. Campers on first-come, first-served sites must occupy the site the first night and any consecutive nights for which they have registered.
ADA Accessible Site 8 This site is reserved for disabled campers. Handicap license plates or card must be clearly displayed. If the site is not occupied by 6:00 pm, it is open on a first come first serve basis.
Camping Party A site may be occupied by a parent or parents with their dependent children and not more than two guests or a group of not more than six persons, regardless of age.
Length of stay To assure the greatest access to campsites, a maximum length of stay has been established. No one may camp or leave a camping unit in a family campground for more than 21 days per site.
Leaving early If a camper decides to leave early they may be entitled to a refund. No refund will be given for the current night after the 3 p.m. checkout time.
Hours The parks are closed to non-campers between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m. All visitors must leave the park by 11 p.m. During closed hours, campers must be in or be enroute to their registered campsite. No camping party may set up or take down a camping unit between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m.
Fires and firewood Do not bring firewood from home! Firewood may be transported no more than 25 miles. (You may be asked to provide proof of origin). Due to the potential of carrying harmful tree pests and diseases, Wisconsin has restrictions for moving firewood. Fires are allowed in fire rings and grills only. Do not leave fires unattended and put out all fires before leaving. Do not burn garbage, plastic, glass, cans or other recyclable items. Watch children very closely around fires. When setting up to use an area, become aware of the location of the fire ring. Watch the wind direction to ensure sparks are not getting on flammable materials and put the fire out if wind changes begin to cause concern. Do not remove hot materials from the fire ring or grill and make sure the fire is out and the grill or fire ring cool before leaving the area.
Noise Please be courteous to your camping neighbors. At no time may the noise on a campsite create a disturbance or interfere in any manner with other people's enjoyment of the park. Use of chainsaws for firewood after 9PM is prohibited!
Fireworks Fireworks are not allowed.
Recycling and refuse Plan your camping to produce as little trash as possible. Campsites, buildings and picnic areas, do not have trash cans. However, there are some dumpsters in the campground for your use if necessary. Bins are also available for recyclable items of glass, plastic, aluminum and tin. If using your own grill, place coals in an available park grill or fire ring or at designated coal disposal sites.
Switching campsites Campers may not switch sites without prior approval.
Waste water Please collect and dispose of dish and hand washing water at the sanitary dumping station. It is against health and safety rules to dump this "gray water" on the ground.
Checkout time Campsite check in / check out time is 3 p.m. You may set up earlier if the site was not occupied the night before. If you are unable to leave by 3 p.m., contact the park host or parks & recreation staff immediately.
No Peddling Peddling and soliciting in County Parks is prohibited. (Ordinance 19.03)
Vehicles Vehicles including ATVs are restricted to the designated roads, trails and campsite parking areas and are prohibited on green areas within the park.
Pets All pets shall be effectively restrained or under the owners control at all times. Note: If you or any member or guest of your camping party violate any law or Campground Rules, you may be sited and evicted from the park, have your camping permit revoked and lose any fees you have paid.
Reservations - Campsite reservations are encouraged for Vilas County Parks & Recreation campsites, especially for weekend dates May through October. Reservations may be made for camping up to 11 months in advance or as late as two days before the date of occupancy for a fee of $10.00. All sites on the outside perimeter of the loop (1,2,5,7,9,11,12,13,14,17 & 19) are eligible for reservation and site 8 (ADA Accessible reservations only). The sites on the inside of the loop (3,4,6,10,15,16,18,20) are available on a first come first serve basis.
Cancellations Cancellations may be made online or by calling (715) 479-5160. If you cancel no later than 3 p.m. Central Time two days before the day of the reservation, you'll be credited a full refund of camping fees, but not the reservation fee. If you cancel after that, you'll be credited a refund of camping fees for all but the first night. You will not be refunded the reservation or cancellation fees or the first night's camping fee. No refunds are made for any part of a three-night holiday reservation once the site has been occupied.
Registration, self-registration All campers must register when they arrive at the park. If you have a reservation, be prepared to present your confirmation letter at the park office upon check-in. If you arrive and the park office is not open and you do not have a reservation, use a selfregistration station. The self-registration station or directions to it will be near the office. To self-register for a campsite: 1. Get a camping self-registration envelope at the self-registration pay station. 2. Fill in the form and post the upper receipt portion at any untagged nonreservable site. Do not set up on any campsite before paying. 3. Immediately return to the self-registration pay station. Put your payment in the envelope and deposit it in the slot.
Occupying the campsite A camping unit must occupy the reserved campsite by 3 p.m. on the second day of the reservation and be present for the duration of the reservation. If you do not check in and occupy your reserved site before 3 p.m. the day after the scheduled arrival date and remain for the duration of the reservation, you will forfeit the site. Campers on first-come, first-served sites must occupy the site the first night and any consecutive nights for which they have registered.
ADA Accessible Site 8 This site is reserved for disabled campers. Handicap license plates or card must be clearly displayed. If the site is not occupied by 6:00 pm, it is open on a first come first serve basis.
Camping Party A site may be occupied by a parent or parents with their dependent children and not more than two guests or a group of not more than six persons, regardless of age.
Length of stay To assure the greatest access to campsites, a maximum length of stay has been established. No one may camp or leave a camping unit in a family campground for more than 21 days per site.
Leaving early If a camper decides to leave early they may be entitled to a refund. No refund will be given for the current night after the 3 p.m. checkout time.
Hours The parks are closed to non-campers between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m. All visitors must leave the park by 11 p.m. During closed hours, campers must be in or be enroute to their registered campsite. No camping party may set up or take down a camping unit between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m.
Fires and firewood Do not bring firewood from home! Firewood may be transported no more than 25 miles. (You may be asked to provide proof of origin). Due to the potential of carrying harmful tree pests and diseases, Wisconsin has restrictions for moving firewood. Fires are allowed in fire rings and grills only. Do not leave fires unattended and put out all fires before leaving. Do not burn garbage, plastic, glass, cans or other recyclable items. Watch children very closely around fires. When setting up to use an area, become aware of the location of the fire ring. Watch the wind direction to ensure sparks are not getting on flammable materials and put the fire out if wind changes begin to cause concern. Do not remove hot materials from the fire ring or grill and make sure the fire is out and the grill or fire ring cool before leaving the area.
Noise Please be courteous to your camping neighbors. At no time may the noise on a campsite create a disturbance or interfere in any manner with other people's enjoyment of the park. Use of chainsaws for firewood after 9PM is prohibited!
Fireworks Fireworks are not allowed.
Recycling and refuse Plan your camping to produce as little trash as possible. Campsites, buildings and picnic areas, do not have trash cans. However, there are some dumpsters in the campground for your use if necessary. Bins are also available for recyclable items of glass, plastic, aluminum and tin. If using your own grill, place coals in an available park grill or fire ring or at designated coal disposal sites.
Switching campsites Campers may not switch sites without prior approval.
Waste water Please collect and dispose of dish and hand washing water at the sanitary dumping station. It is against health and safety rules to dump this "gray water" on the ground.
Checkout time Campsite check in / check out time is 3 p.m. You may set up earlier if the site was not occupied the night before. If you are unable to leave by 3 p.m., contact the park host or parks & recreation staff immediately.
No Peddling Peddling and soliciting in County Parks is prohibited. (Ordinance 19.03)
Vehicles Vehicles including ATVs are restricted to the designated roads, trails and campsite parking areas and are prohibited on green areas within the park.
Pets All pets shall be effectively restrained or under the owners control at all times. Note: If you or any member or guest of your camping party violate any law or Campground Rules, you may be sited and evicted from the park, have your camping permit revoked and lose any fees you have paid.
