Coon Fork Lake County Park

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Coon Fork County Park Brochure and Fee Schedule   

Coon Fork County Park Campsite Reservation Application
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The campground is located on the east side of Coon Fork Lake, and is for use by registered campers and their guests.  Currently full access camping fees are charged from May 1 through September 15.  Facilities include: a boat landing (only electric trolling motors are allowed on the lake); dumping station; a swimming beach; volleyball court; playgrounds; toilet facilities; water pumps; two shower buildings; hiking trails, and boat and canoe rentals. Reduced rates are charged the rest of the year with limited facilities available.  

Campsites

There is a total of 88 campsites in loops A, B, and C.  Of those 54 are reservable (5 barrier-free with electricity, 12 lakeside, 22 electric, 15 non-electric) and 34 non-reservable (10 electric, 12 lakeside, and 12 non-reservable).  Each campsite is provided with a picnic table, trash bag, fire ring, and bench.  Check out time for all campsites is 3:00 p.m. 

Loop D

Completed in 2002, this "BIG RIG FRIENDLY" loop contains 20 larger campsites for use by self-contained camping units only.  A self-contained camping unit is defined as "A camping unit that contains at a minimum a water storage facility and toilet facility that discharges to a liquid waste holding tank that is an integral part of the unit or to a sewage disposal system."  Each site has 50 amp electric service and water hook-ups.  Sixteen sites are reservable (includes 9 pull through with one being barrier-free) and 4 non-reservable (includes 1 pull-through).

Barrier Free Sites
Six barrier-free campsites are available for use by disabled persons.  These sites are reservable and have electric hookups, elevated fire rings/cooking grates, wheelchair accessible picnic tables, and hard surfacing.  These six sites will be available for use by people without disabilities only after all other sites are filled.  The last two sites may be subject to a one-night stay if a disabled person makes a request by noon of the next day.  The last site must then be vacated by 3:00 p.m.  

Reservations 

Coon Fork County Park Campsite Reservation Application can be accessed from the link at the top of this page.

Applications must be submitted to the Eau Claire County Parks & Forest Department at 227 1^st Street West, Altoona WI 54720, and must arrive or be postmarked at least 10 days before the first night of the reservation.  Reservations can be made in person or by mail. Full payment is required at time of reservation by either personal check or cash.  Debit and credit cards are NOT accepted.  Telephone reservations cannot be accepted.

Applications must be on a department reservation form and must be accompanied by full payment.  Electric fees will be charged whenever an electrical site is occupied regardless if electricity is used.  Reservations are not valid unless confirmed in writing by the Parks & Forest Department. 

One person may submit applications for two sites per camping period.  A separate application must be submitted for each site.  The applicant must be a member of the camping party that will occupy one of the sites. 

A camping party is any individual, family, unorganized group, or juvenile group.  A family camping party is parent(s) with their unmarried children and no more than two guests.  An unorganized group is a camping party composed of five or fewer persons. A juvenile group is an established organization with at least one and no more than two adults for every ten juveniles.  

Applications will only be accepted for a minimum of two nights.  The maximum length of stay is fourteen consecutive nights.  The county does not require occupancy at anytime. The parks and forest department reserves the right to change the assignment of sites as necessary.

The person to whom the campsite is registered will be held accountable for any violation that occurs at their campsite.

No refunds for reservations fees will be made per 16.30.030 E of the County Code.

Printable Brochure with Fee Schedule

Directions

From Augusta go 1 mile east on US HWY 12 then left onto CTH CF  5 miles to this 383 acre park.  The park is approximately 30 miles from Eau Claire. 
Coon Fork Beach

The Dayside Area

The dayside area Is located on the west side of the lake, and is open to campers and the public from 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.  Facilities include: a disabled accessible fishing pier;  boat landing;  swimming beach area with bath- houses; pit toilet facilities; water pump; playground; volleyball court; and a picnic shelter.  Call the Parks & Forest Department Office for information on reserving the shelter.

Coon Fork Lake County Park

Campsite at Coon Fork

Only one recreation trailer, motor home, or pickup camper may occupy a campsite. Motor vehicles must be parked on the gravel parking area of the campsite. No more than two motor vehicles, including the camping unit if a vehicle, are permitted at one campsite (no exceptions).  Additional vehicles may be parked in the overflow parking lot by the park office but must pay the vehicle entrance fee of $3/day unless the vehicle displays an annual pass.  Camping fees include two vehicle passes per site for the paid camping period.

Firewood and ice are sold during the hours posted.  Swimming beaches are located on both the east and west sides of the 80 acre lake.  Lifeguards are not on duty at these beaches.  Swimming will be at your own risk.  Children should not be left unsupervised.  Swimming and wading is not allowed during an electrical storm or other life-threatening weather, or after dark.    Glass containers, grills, or other hot cooking devices are not allowed on either the sand or grass areas of the beaches.   

Subject to regulations, pets are permitted at Coon Fork Lake County Park.  Pets must be kept on a leash no longer than eight feet and must be under the owner's control at all times.  Please fill in any holes dug up by your pets and clean up any droppings.  Pets are not allowed on the beach areas (sand or grass), the playground areas, inside any buildings, or in the picnic area on the dayside.  Pet owners are expected to keep their pets quiet during the quiet hours.

Please assist us by bringing your clean glass, tin, and aluminum to the recycling bins near the park office.  Please dispose of your non-recyclable refuse in nearby dumpsters.  Please do no leave refuse bags at your campsite.

Park quiet hours are between 11:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.  Other than registered campers, all visitors must leave the park before  11:00 p.m., and no persons or vehicles will be allowed to enter the park between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m., except in the case of an emergency.  Noise from one campsite should not be bothersome to campers trying to sleep at an adjoining campsite.  Those interested in "burning the midnight oil" are asked to speak softly, play radios at a low volume, and not make unnecessary noise.

The speed within the park is 10 miles per hour.  All roads within the campsite area are one-way.  This also applies to bicycles.  All fires are to be kept within the fire rings.  It is unlawful to disturb natural growth within the park or surrounding area.  It is unlawful to set off any explosive device containing powder or explosive materials within a county park.  This includes most kinds of fireworks.  Weapons of all kinds are prohibited unless unloaded and enclosed in a carrying case.  Park rules and regulations are for your safety and enforced by park staff and the Eau Claire County Sheriff's Department.

Daily/annual vehicle entrance passes are required for non-campers.

Reservation Transfer Fee – There will be a $5.00 fee to transfer your reservation from one date to another, or one site to another.  

Off-Season Camping Fees –  There is a $10/night  self-registration camping fee at Coon Fork September 16 to May 1 for non-electric sites and $15/night if occupying an electrical site.

Parks and Forest Department 
(715) 839-4738