NR 45.12(1)(f)
(f) Admission fees shall be waived at all state parks, state recreation areas, and state forest vehicle admission areas as follows:
NR 45.12(1)(f)2.
2. Persons with disabilities and their personal care attendants brought by a nonprofit organization recognized by the internal revenue service under
26 USC 501 (c) (1) or (3) whose primary purpose is the improvement of the mental or physical health of the individual. Applications on department forms for the fee waiver shall be received by the property for which the fee waiver is sought along with proof of nonprofit status at least 7 days prior to arrival.
NR 45.12 Note
Note: A copy of the form may be obtained from state park and forest offices.
NR 45.12(1)(f)4.
4. For vehicles in which persons are picking up or dropping off juvenile group campers.
NR 45.12(1)(f)5.
5. Any vehicle, when trailered or towed into the property if the vehicle is not operated on the property.
NR 45.12(1)(f)6.
6. Motor-powered hang gliders flown or trailered into the property for operation in the special use zone of the Richard Bong state recreation area.
NR 45.12(2)
(2) Camping fees. No person may use any facility, land or area for which a fee or charge has been established by the department without payment of the fee or charge as listed in the following schedule. All fees under this subsection include state sales tax except for juvenile group camping, and juvenile and adult group camping at the north shore campgrounds in Devil's Lake state park.
NR 45.12(2)(a)1.
1. Campgrounds in state parks, southern forests, northern forests and recreation areas, and on state trails are type “A" campgrounds.
NR 45.12(2)(a)3.
3. Kinnickinnic sand delta — overnight boat mooring
$15.00 per boat per day.
NR 45.12(2)(b)3.
3. Additional standard camping fees for Type “A" campgrounds in the state parks, southern state forests and northern state forests.
NR 45.12(2)(b)4.
4. Additional camping fees may be charged for waterview campsites not to exceed $5.00 per night for type “A" campgrounds.
NR 45.12(2)(b)5.
5. Based on local market conditions, additional camping fees of $3.00 per campsite per night shall be charged at the following campgrounds:
NR 45.12(2)(b)5.q.
q. Crystal Lake, Clear Lake, Firefly Lake and Muskie Lake campgrounds within the Northern Highland – American Legion state forest.
NR 45.12(2)(c)1.e.
e. Outdoor group campsites with electricity will charge an additional $20 per electric pedestal provided
NR 45.12(2)(d)
(d) All reservation, standard, and outdoor group camping fees are waived for persons with disabilities and their personal care attendants brought by a nonprofit organization recognized by the internal revenue service under
26 USC 501 (c) (1), (3) or (4) whose primary purpose is the improvement of the mental or physical health of the individual. The nonprofit organization shall apply to the department on the required fee waiver request form prior to arrival at the property for which the fee waiver is sought. Memorial Day through Labor Day, fee waiver approvals may only be granted for Sunday through Thursday nights, and only with a prior camping reservation.
NR 45.12(3)(a)
(a)
No person 16 years of age or older, except pedestrians, snowmobile riders, all-terrain vehicle riders, or utility-terrain vehicle riders may use trails posted pursuant to par. (b) unless the person has in his or her possession a valid state trail pass.
NR 45.12(3)(b)
(b) State trails and trails on other department lands on which a state trail pass is required shall be designated by the department with markers or signs.
NR 45.12(3)(e)
(e) A person subject to par.
(a) shall exhibit proof of a valid state trail pass to the department or law enforcement on demand
.
NR 45.12(4)
(4) Other fees. No person may use any facility, land or area for which a fee or charge has been established by the department without payment of such fee or charge as listed in the following schedule: The fees listed in this subsection include the state sales tax.
NR 45.12(4)(a)1.
1. Age 18 and older
$4.00 per day or $55.00 per year for a season pass
NR 45.12(4)(a)2.
2. Age 2 - 17
$3.00 per day or $40.00 per year for a season pass
NR 45.12(4)(b)
(b) McMiller sports center, when operated by the department.
NR 45.12(4)(c)
(c) No person may use any concession or area without payment of applicable fees or charges established under contract between the department and concessionaire.
NR 45.12(4)(f)1.1. `Special use zone.' The zone shall be available to groups for special events by reservation for $25.00 per event. The reservation fee is nonrefundable.
NR 45.12(4)(f)2.
2. `Hunting zone.' A vehicle admission sticker, hunting and trapping license as well as hunting and trapping administrative fees are required for hunting and trapping in the Richard Bong state recreation area.
NR 45.12(4)(f)2.a.
a. Pheasant hunting
$12.00 per person each day for adults and $7.00 per person who is age 17 or younger. In the event pheasant stocking cannot be done on the previous day or days, the pheasant hunting fee will be $5.00 per person each day.
NR 45.12(4)(f)2.d.
d. Administrative fee. A hunting administrative fee of $3.00 shall be paid at the time the reservation is requested and is non-refundable once the reservation is confirmed.
NR 45.12(4)(g)
(g) The department may grant building, shelter and picnic area reservations and shall upon request provide a list of parks and forests where reservations are accepted. Fees for building, shelter, picnic area, auditorium, sports center and other reservable facilities such as classrooms, meeting rooms, amphitheaters, overlooks, boat mooring areas, and yurts to be established by the department. Reservations may be accepted up to 11 months in advance of the rental date. Cancellation penalties established by the department may include a non-refundable reservation fee, cancel fee, and non-refundable portion or totality of the rental fee. Upon occupancy of the facility, the reservation becomes a permit. Reservations may be issued at any time prior to occupancy.
NR 45.12(4)(h)
(h) Visitors using areas posted subject to self-registration requirements for either vehicle admission stickers, trail passes, mooring fees or camping fees shall pay an additional $5.00 registration fee if they fail to properly self-register or pay at the park office.
NR 45.12(4)(i)
(i) Use of dump station for non-registered campers $10.00, in addition to park sticker.
NR 45.12(4)(j)
(j) The department may charge participants of department sponsored special events or programs a fee sufficient to cover the cost of providing the program.
NR 45.12(4)(L)
(L) The department may determine and charge a fee for special property use that includes a base fee plus the actual costs to the department that are anticipated as a result of the use. In determining the base fee and costs, the department may consider impacts including but not limited to all of the following:
NR 45.12(4)(L)1.
1. The number of participants or spectators anticipated for the use.
NR 45.12(4)(L)2.
2. Additional department staff time required as a result of the use.
NR 45.12(4)(L)3.
3. Additional maintenance of the property required as a result of the use.
