Chapter NR 45

NR 45.12(2)(b)5.h. h. Hartman Creek state park

NR 45.12(2)(b)5.i. i. Copper Falls state park

NR 45.12(2)(b)5.j. j. Council Grounds state park

NR 45.12(2)(b)5.k. k. Governor Dodge state park

NR 45.12(2)(b)5.L. L. High Cliff state park

NR 45.12(2)(b)5.m. m. Newport state park

NR 45.12(2)(b)5.n. n. Pattison state park

NR 45.12(2)(b)5.o. o. Potawatomi state park

NR 45.12(2)(b)5.p. p. Rock Island State Park

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) (c) Group camping (group campgrounds)

NR 45.12(2)(c)1. 1. Outdoor group camping

NR 45.12(2)(c)1.a. a. Group sites with a capacity of 1 to 20 persons     $50.00 per night

NR 45.12(2)(c)1.b. b. Each additional interval of 10 or part thereof
  $20.00 per night

NR 45.12(2)(c)1.c. c. Minimum per group per night   $50.00 per night

NR 45.12(2)(c)1.d. d. Maximum per group per night   $300 per night

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)(c)3. 3. Group camps (buildings)

NR 45.12(2)(c)3.a. a. Black River state forest   $100 per night

NR 45.12(2)(c)3.b. b. Wyalusing state park     $500 minimum per group per day.

NR 45.12(2)(c)3.c. c. Point Beach state forest   $100 per night.

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 Note Note: The fee waiver request form is available at https://apps.dnr.wi.gov/doclink/forms/2500-113.pdf.

NR 45.12(3) (3) Trail fees.

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)(c) (c) The state trail pass system consists of daily and annual fees established in s. 27.01 (8) (c), Stats.

NR 45.12(3)(d) (d) State trail passes are not transferable.

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) (a) Blue Mound state park swimming pool

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)(a)3. 3. Under age 2   No fee

NR 45.12(4)(a)4. 4. Special programs as established by the department

NR 45.12(4)(b) (b) McMiller sports center, when operated by the department.

NR 45.12(4)(b)1. 1. Pistol range   $5.00 per hour

NR 45.12(4)(b)2. 2. 100 yard range   $5.00 per hour

NR 45.12(4)(b)3. 3. Plinking range   $5.00 per hour

NR 45.12(4)(b)4. 4. Archery range   $5.00 per hour

NR 45.12(4)(b)5. 5. Shotgun trap range   $5.00 per round of 25 shots

NR 45.12(4)(b)6. 6. Shotgun patterning range   $5.00 per 5 targets

NR 45.12(4)(b)7. 7. Organized matches   $100 per group per day

NR 45.12(4)(b)8. 8. Hunter safety course   $1.00 per hour

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)(d) (d) Admission fees under s. 27.01 (9), Stats.

NR 45.12(4)(f) (f) Richard Bong state recreation area.

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.b. b. All other hunting   $1.00/person/day

NR 45.12(4)(f)2.c. c. Trapping   $10.00 per season

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.

NR 45.12(4)(L)4. 4. Additional services provided by the department.

NR 45.12(4m) (4m)  Damage to department property. In addition to the fees established in this section, the department may require a person or organization to compensate the department for, or to restore to the satisfaction of the department, a natural resource or department property that is damaged during that person or organization's period of occupancy or visitation. Permit holders are responsible for notifying department personnel of existing damage to department property upon arrival and may be held liable for any damages not reported.

NR 45.12(5) (5) Exceptions. This section does not apply to department lands under lease or agreement which provides otherwise. No person may use any facilities without proper payment of appropriate fees established by a lessee or contractor.

NR 45.12 History History: Cr. Register, December, 1983, No. 336, eff. 1-1-84; r. (1) (e), cr. (1) (f) 5., r. and recr. (4) (f) 1. and 2., Register, August, 1984, No. 344, eff 9-1-84; am. (3) (a) and (c) (intro.), r. and recr. (3) (b), Register, March, 1986, No. 363, eff. 4-1-86; cr. (1) (b) 5.m. and n. and 6m., Register, June, 1987, No. 378, eff. 7-1-87; r. (1) (b) 2. e., 6. m. and (1) (f) 1., am. (1) (b) 5. d. and (6) c. and e., (c) 3., (2) (b), (2) (c) 1., (2) (d) 3. a. to f., 4. a. to d., (2) (e) 3. and 5., (3) (c) 1. to 4. and (4) (b), cr. (1) (c) 24., (1) (d) 34., (2) (a) 4., (2) (d) 3. g., (2) (e) 1. c., 2. q. and r., r. and recr. (2) (a) 1. to 3. and (2) (d) 1. and 2., Register, December, 1987, No. 384, eff. 1-1-88; reprinted to correct error in (2) (e) 2., Register, February, 1988, No. 386; r. (2) (a) 2. b., i. and o., (3) (c) 5. to 7., renum. (2) (a) 2. c. to h., j. to n. and p. to be (2) (a) 2. b. to m., cr. (1) (c) 25., (2) (a) 1. i. to l., 2. n., (e) 2. 5., am. (1) (f) 3., (2) (a) 3. and 4., (f), (3) (a), r. and recr. (3) (c) 1. to 4. and (4) (f) 2. d., Register, March, 1992, No. 435, eff. 4-1-92; reprinted to correct error in (2) (d) 1., Register, April, 1992, No. 436; am. (1) (a), (b) (intro.), (d) (intro.), (2) (a) 1. intro., (c) 1., 3. and 4., (d) 2.b., 4. intro., a, and b., (f) and (4) (a) 2., r. (1) (b) 5. l., (2) (d) 3. a., 4. c. and d. and (e), r. and recr. (1) (c), (2) (a) 2., (d) 1. and (3), renum. (1) (b) 5. m. and n., (f) 2. to 5., (2) (d) 3. b. to g. (4) (a) 3. to be (1) (b) 5. l. and m., (f) 1. to 4., (2) (d) 3. a. to f. and am. (1) (f) 2., (4) (a) 4., cr. (1) (d) 35. and 36., (2) (a) 1. m. to t., (4) (a) 3. and (g), Register, December, 1993, No. 456, eff. 1-1-94; emerg. am. (2) (c) 1., cr. (2) (c) 5., eff. 3-1-94; am. (2) (c) 1., cr. (2) (c) 5., Register, June, 1994, No. 462, eff. 7-1-94; cr. (1) (b) 6. p., (1) (c) 12., (1) (d) 37. to 48., (2) (a) 1. u. to zb., (4) (h), (i) and (j), r. (1) (c) 11. through 15., (2) (b) and (c) 2., renum. (1) (c) 16. to be 11., (2) (a) 4. to be 3., (2) (c), (d) and (f) to be (b), (c) and (d) and am. (b) 3., (c) 1. (intro.) and b., 2. and 3., am. (2) (intro.), (4) (a) 1. and 2., (d) and (g) 4. and (5) and r. and recr. (2) (a) 2. and 3. and (4) (b), Register, November, 1995, No. 479, eff. 12-1-95; r. and recr. (1) (b) 6. c., d., e., n., (4) (g) 1., and 2., cr. (1) (b) 8., (1) (d) 49. and (2) (a) 2. s., am. (1) (f) 1., (2) (a) 3., (4) (e) and (4) (h), r. (1) (c) 3., (d) 32. to 34., (2) (b) 4. and (2) (c) 3. c., renum. (2) (b) 3. and 5 to be 2. and 3., Register, December, 1997, No. 504, eff. 1-1-98; am. (1) (a), (c) (intro.) and (d) (intro.), Register, November, 1998, No. 515, eff. 1-1-99; am. (2) (a) 1. n., Register, December, 1999, No. 528, eff. 1-1-00; CR 01-011: am. (1) (b) 2. b. and (c) 6., cr. (1) (b) 2. e. and f., r. (1) (c) 5. Register April 2002 No. 556, eff. 5-1-02; CR 03-035: am. (1) (a), (d) 8., 22. and (2) (b) 1., (2) (c) 1. a. to c. and 3. a. and b., (2) (d), (3) (b) and (c), (4) (a) 1. and 2., (e), (f) 2. and (h), cr. (1) (b) 5. n. to zb., 6. q. to v., (d) 50. to 53., (2) (b) 4., (c) 3. c. and (4) (k), renum. (1) (b) 6m., 7. and 8. to be (1) (b) 7. to 9., r. (1) (c) 2., r. and recr. (2) (a) 1. and 2., Register December 2003 No. 576, eff. 1-1-04, except (2) (a) 1. and 2., (b) 1., 4., (c) 1. a. to c. and 3. a. to c., eff. 3-1-04; CR 04-092: am. (1) (b) 1. e. and 8. o., (2) (a) 1., 2. and (b) 3., (3), (4) (g) 1., 2. and (h), cr. (1) (b) 1. g., (2) (b) 5., (c) 1. e. and (3) (d) Register April 2005 No. 592, eff. 5-1-05, except (2) (b) 5., (c) 1. e. and (4) (g) 1. and 2. are eff. 8-1-05; CR 07-026: cr. (1) (b) 10., am. (2) (b) 3., 5., (3) (c) 1., (4) (g) 6., r. and recr. (4) (g) 7. Register December 2007 No. 624, eff. 1-1-08; CR 10-042: cr. (1) (d) 54., (2) (b) 5. p., q. and (c) 5., am. (1) (d) (intro.), 51., (2) (a) 1., (b) 3., 4., (c) 3. b. and (4) (k), r. (1) (b) 1., (f) 1., (2) (a) 2., (c) 2. and 4., renum. (1) (b) 2. to 10. to be (1) (b) 1. to 9. and am. (1) (b) 7. and 8. Register December 2010 No. 660, eff. 1-1-11; CR 13-021: am. (4) (f) 2. a. Register October 2013 No. 694, eff. 11-1-13; CR 16-001: am. (1) (b) 1. f., 7. d., m., cr. (1) (d) 55. to 58., r. and recr. (4) (a) 1. to 3., am. (4) (g) 2. a., b., (i), cr. (L) Register July 2017 No. 739, eff. 8-1-17; CR 23-060: am. (1) (a), (b) (intro.), r. (1) (b) 1. d., am. (1) (b) 7. j., cr. (1) (b) 8. c. to f., am. (1) (b) 9. (intro.), a., cr. (1) (b) 10., 11., cr. (1) (bm) 59. to 64., am. (1) (c) (intro.), 4., cr. (1) (c) 5., am. (1) (c) 7. to 11., r. (1) (c) 12., renum. (1) (d) (intro.) and 1. to 16. to (1) (bm) (intro.) and 1. to 16., r. (1) (d) 17., renum. (1) (d) 18. to (1) (bm) 18., r. (1) (d) 19., renum. (1) (d) 20., 21. to (1) (bm) 20., 21., r. (1) (d) 22., renum. (1) (d) 23. to 55., 57., 58.. to (1) (bm) 23. to 55., 57., 58.. and am. 39., 55., 58., am. (1) (f) 5., cr. 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NR 45.13 NR 45.13  Specific property rules.

NR 45.13(1) (1)  State natural areas — general. Within the boundaries of state natural areas posted with appropriate signs:

NR 45.13(1)(a) (a) No person may take, catch, kill, trap, pursue or remove any wild animal, without written permission from the department. Unless otherwise posted, a person may hunt, fish or trap in accordance with the open seasons as established by chs. NR 10 and 20.

NR 45.13(1)(c) (c) No person may destroy, remove or attempt to remove any plant or plant part, without permission from the department except as provided for in s. NR 45.04 (1s) (a) 1. to 4.

NR 45.13(1)(e) (e) No person may engage in rock climbing except at the Dalles of the St. Croix state natural area in Interstate state park and the East Bluff state natural area at Devil's Lake state park, or other areas where the management plan allows rock climbing and in which climbing is allowed by posted notice.

NR 45.13(1m) (1m) Dells of the Wisconsin river state natural area.

NR 45.13(1m)(a) (a) No person may enter or be in the Dells of the Wisconsin River state natural area, including sandbars, between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and the following 5:00 a.m. from May 15th to September 15th, and between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and the following 5:00 a.m. from September 16th to May 14th except where the department has waived these hours and established different hours for special events and programs.

NR 45.13(1m)(b) (b) No person may possess any glass containers in the Dells of the Wisconsin River state natural area.

NR 45.13(1m)(c) (c) No person may light a fire or use a charcoal grill in the Dells of the Wisconsin River state natural area.

NR 45.13(1m)(d) (d) No person may operate a boat at a speed greater than slow-no-wake as defined in s. 30.50 (12), Stats., in the waters of the Wisconsin River within the designated state natural areas from Coldwater Canyon (N43o 39'18.06") downstream approximately 3,700 feet to the area known as Chapel Gorge (N43o 38' 53.58").

NR 45.13(2) (2) parfrey's glen, natural bridge, roche-a-cri mound, pewits nest, oakfield ledge, gibraltar rock, and bay city ridge state natural areas.

NR 45.13(2)(a) (a) No person may possess or consume any food or beverage in the Parfrey's Glen state natural area, Natural Bridge state natural area, Roche-A-Cri Mound state natural area, Pewit's Nest state natural area or Oakfield Ledge state natural area.

NR 45.13(2)(b) (b) No person may enter or be in Parfrey's Glen state natural area and surrounding and adjacent lands in sections 22 and 23, township 11 north, range 7 east, Sauk county, the Natural Bridge state natural area, Pewit's Nest state natural area or Gibraltar Rock state natural area between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.

NR 45.13(2)(c) (c) No person may hike in any area of Parfrey's Glen state natural area, Natural Bridge state natural area or Roche-a-Cri Mound state natural area other than on a trail specifically designed and signed for that purpose, except for that portion of the gorge at Parfrey's Glen state natural area that lies within 20 feet of Parfrey's Glen Creek as it flows between the end of the designated hiking trail and the base of the waterfall in the NE1/4 SE1/4 NE1/4 of section 23, township 11 north, range 7 east, or unless authorized to do so in writing by the department.

NR 45.13(2)(d) (d) No person may enter or be in Roche-A-Cri Mound state natural area between the hours of sunset and 6:00 a.m.

NR 45.13(2)(e) (e) No person may enter or be in Oakfield Ledge state natural area between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. except as provided for in s. NR 45.04 (2) (a) 2.

NR 45.13(2)(f) (f) No person may enter or be in Bay City Ridge state natural area earlier than 30 minutes prior to sunrise and no later than 30 minutes after sunset.

NR 45.13(2g) (2g) Inch lake state natural area.

NR 45.13(2g)(a) (a) No person may possess or transport live fishing bait within 50 feet of the shoreline of Inch Lake on Inch Lake state natural area.

NR 45.13(2g)(b) (b) No person may possess fish harvested from the waters of Inch lake on Inch Lake state natural area.

NR 45.13(2g)(c) (c) No person may possess or transport a watercraft motor or motorized watercraft within 50 feet of the shoreline of Inch lake on Inch Lake state natural area.

NR 45.13 Note Note: These conditions are required by the Articles of Dedication and Conservation Easement for Inch Lake state natural area accepted by the department at the time of acquisition.

NR 45.13(2m) (2m) State parks, recreation areas, wildlife areas, fishery areas, and forests. Within the boundaries of state parks, state recreation areas, state wildlife areas, state fishery areas, northern forests, and southern forests, no person may take, pursue, catch, kill, trap or remove any wild animal without written permission from the department except as follows:

NR 45.13(2m)(a) (a) Fishing in accordance with ch. NR 20.