Camping in Marathon County Forest Units is allowed on an individual permit basis. Effective May, 2017, there is a $15.00 charge for the permit which is valid for one to 14 consecutive nights of camping. The permit will not be issued until the $15.00 fee is paid (cash, check, or credit card accepted). The permit must be secured a minimum of one working day before the first night of camping. To secure a permit visit the Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Administrative Office, 212 River Drive, Suite #2, Wausau and complete the application.
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print, complete, sign, date, scan and e-mail or fax the permit to us. The e-mail and fax number are on the permit. Call the Park Administrative Office with any questions at 715.261.1550.
Here is a pdf of the permit you can print and complete.
General Information:
- Each camping unit requires it's own permit
- Maximum camping period is 14 nights; permits are issued for the number of nights user anticipates camping.
- Self-contained camping units may park in the parking lot.
- Tent may be pitched in the forest.
- Leave no trace; take all garbage with when you leave
- Indicate the specific parking lot you are interested in camping at.
- Provide name, address, phone number, dates, vehicle make, model, license plate, number of people camping, type of camping unit.
- No firewood is allowed to be brought in to County Forests. Dead and down wood may be collected in the forest and burned.
- Permit(s) must be displayed in the vehicle dash.
- DO NOT block forest unit gates with vehicles or they will be towed at owners expense.