Unless the context specifically indicated otherwise, the meaning
of the terms used in this subchapter shall be as follows:
(1)
RECREATION AREAS — All lands and water heretofore and hereafter
acquired by the County or placed under the jurisdiction of the Committee
and designated by signage or, as a matter of record, as a distinct
unit for special recreational functions to include swimming areas,
picnicking areas, fishing areas, nature study areas, campgrounds and
general recreation areas. The following are designated as County recreation
areas:
[Amended by Ord. No. 107-2005; Ord. No. 53-2008; Res. No. 93-2009]
(2)
BOAT LANDING AND PUBLIC ACCESS AREAS — All lands and water
heretofore and hereafter acquired by the County or placed under the
jurisdiction of the Committee which are signed and developed for water
access purposes. The following areas are designated as County boat
landings:
[Amended by Res. No. 93-2009]
(3)
SPECIAL USE AREAS — All lands and water heretofore and hereafter
acquired by or placed under the jurisdiction of the Committee in order
to develop or maintain singular characteristic or purpose. Designated
Oneida County special use areas are:
[Amended by Ord. No. 107-2005]
(4)
SILENT SPORTS TRAIL FACILITIES — All lands heretofore and hereafter
acquired by the County and developed into non-motorized trail systems
which are signed, groomed, or otherwise maintained for any of the
following activities: hiking, biking, snow-shoeing, or cross country
skiing. Those designated silent sports trail facilities are listed
as follows:
[Amended by Ord. No. 107-2005; Res. No. 93-2009]
(5)
PET — A domesticated dog or cat.
[Amended by Res. No. 93-2009]
(6)
SILENT SPORTS TRAILS — Trails formally designated and maintained
for one or more of the following activities: hiking, biking, skiing,
or snowshoeing.
[Amended by Res. No. 93-2009; Res. No. 53-2014]
Except when otherwise provided, the provisions of this subchapter
shall apply to all lands, structures and property owned, leased or
administered by the County, and under the management, supervision
and control of the Committee.
(1)
The Committee may from time to time prescribe rules and regulations for the further use and enjoyment of recreation areas, boat landings, special use areas, playgrounds, beaches, streams, lakes and the facilities thereof. Any person who violates such rules or regulations, or who refuses to subject himself thereto, may be excluded from the use of such facilities and be subject to the penalty provided in § 14.20, Wis. Stats.
(2)
Nothing in this Code shall prohibit or hinder the Committee, its
administrator, supervisors, recreation area caretakers, other authorized
agents or any peace officer from performing his official duties.
[Amended by Ord. No. 65-2003; Ord. No. 107-2005; Ord. No. 53-2008; Res. No. 93-2009]
(1)
Closing Hours. No person shall enter or be in any County recreation area between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. No overnight camping shall be allowed at any County recreation area, boat landing, or special use area. County campgrounds are exempt from closing hour regulations. Regulations pertaining to designated campground use are listed in § 14.18 of this code. Persons transporting watercraft to and from designated boat landings are permitted at any hour.
(2)
Recreation Area Infrastructure Maintenance Schedule. All County recreation
areas are open year-round for public use. However, infrastructure
of some County recreation areas are only seasonally maintained, resulting
in access roads, parking lots, and toilet buildings to be unplowed,
gated, or locked during specific dates. The infrastructure maintenance
schedule for County recreation areas is follows:
(b)
Townline Park:
[Amended by Res. No. 53-2014]
1.
Access road and parking lots are seasonally maintained and open
to public use between the dates of April 30 and November 15.
(c)
Perch Lake Park. All park infrastructure is open and maintained
year-round for public use.
(d)
Enterprise Forest Campground. All campground infrastructure
is seasonally maintained and open to public use between the dates
of May 22 and December 2.
(3)
Personal Conduct and Nuisances. No person shall indulge in violent,
abusive, indecent, profane, boisterous, unreasonably loud or otherwise
disorderly conduct under circumstances in which such conduct tends
to cause or provoke a disturbance, or to be so intoxicated that he
is unable to care for his own safety on any County owned property.
(4)
Destruction of Personal Property. No person shall destroy, disturb,
molest or remove the property or personal effects of others.
(5)
Unnecessary Noises. No person shall operate sound trucks, loudspeakers,
motors, motorboats, motor vehicles or any other mechanical devices
that produce unduly loud or unnecessary noises.
(6)
Destruction, Defacement or Removal. Except for the picking of edible
fruits or nuts, berries and mushrooms, for noncommercial purposes,
the following are prohibited:
[Amended 5-18-2021 by Res. No. 57-2021, effective 6-4-2021]
(a)
Disturbing, molesting, defacing, removing or destroying any
trees, shrubs, plants or other natural growth.
(b)
Carving on any rocks, archaeological or geological features,
picnic tables, signs, walls or structures.
[Amended by Res. No. 53-2014]
(c)
Driving nails, placing screws, or other metal in trees.
(d)
Removing, damaging or defacing in any manner any structures
including buildings, signs, fences, tables, or other County property.
(7)
Entry and Manipulation. No person shall:
(a)
Enter any building, installation or area that may be under construction
or locked or closed to public use.
(b)
Molest or manipulate any water control structure, dam or culvert.
(c)
Enter or be in any building, installation or area after the
posted closing time or before the posted opening time, or contrary
to posted notice, in any recreation area or special use area, unless
specifically authorized to do so by the Forest Director or Forestry,
Land, and Recreation Committee.
[Amended by Res. No. 53-2014]
(8)
Cleaning Restricted. No person shall wash themselves, cars, pets,
cooking utensils or clothing in any lake or stream or on any picnic
grounds, playgrounds, recreation areas, boat landings, parking lots
or roadways or within 50 feet of any pump, fountain or drinking water
outlet in any County recreation area.
(9)
Disposal of Refuse. No person shall dispose of any litter, garbage,
sewage, bottles, tin cans, cigarette butts, paper or any other waste
material by dumping such refuse in any County recreation area, boat
landing, special use area, or forest land, except by placing said
refuse in receptacles provided for such purposes. Charcoal residue
in any grill, fire-ring, or fireplace shall be left in its place of
origin until completely extinguished and cold. Waste and recyclable
receptacles provided in Oneida County recreational facilities are
only for refuse and recyclables generated by individuals while recreating
in said facilities. No waste or recyclable materials may be brought
into an Oneida County recreational facility for the purpose of disposing
of said material in the waste and recyclable receptacles.
[Amended by Res. No. 53-2014; Res. No. 79-295; Res. No. 63-2017]
(10)
Glass Prohibited. No glass containers are allowed in any County recreation
area.
(11)
Vehicles and Boat Restrictions.
(a)
Excessive Speed Prohibited. No person shall operate any vehicle
at a speed in excess of 10 mph or contrary to official traffic signs
in any County recreation area.
(b)
Reckless Driving Prohibited. No person shall operate any vehicle
in a reckless manner or contrary to § 346.62, Wis. Stats.,
in any recreation area.
(c)
Operation Restricted. No person shall operate or park any motorized
vehicle, except as otherwise provided in any County recreation area,
boat landing and public access area, special use area, ski trail area
or upon any hiking trail, other than established roads, parking areas,
boat ramps, and service areas, or contrary to posted notice.
(d)
Use of Motor Boats Restricted. By order of the Town Board of
the Town of Pelican, no person shall operate any motor-driven boat
in waters of Buck Lake; nor shall any person operate any motor-driven
boat in waters of Perch Lake by order of the Town Board of the Town
of Woodboro.
(e)
Parking Restricted. No person shall park, stop or leave standing,
whether attended or unattended, any vehicle, obstruction, or watercraft:
1.
Blocking, obstructing, or limiting the use of any road, trail,
gate, parking lot, boat landing, or waterway.
2.
Outside any area provided for such purposes when it is practical
to use areas so provided.
3.
Contrary to posted notice.
4.
In any recreation area between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 6:00
a.m., except as follows:
a.
Vehicles of registered campers may be parked in campgrounds owned by Oneida County at any hour. Specific regulations pertaining to campground parking are listed in § 14.18(4)(f) of this Code.
b.
Vehicles used to transport watercraft to and from the boat landing
at Townline Park may be parked at said boat landing at any hour.
(12)
Fires. No person shall start, tend or maintain any fire except for
cooking, heating, or when camping, and then only in designated fireplaces,
fire-rings, or grills in any County recreation area, boat landing
and public access area. Further, no person shall leave any fire unattended
at designated fireplaces, fire-rings, or grills or throw away any
matches, cigarettes, cigars, pipe ashes or any embers without extinguishing
them, and then only in the proper receptacle.
(13)
Fireworks, Rockets, Explosive Devices. No person shall possess, fire,
discharge, explode, or set off a pyrotechnic device, firecracker,
fireworks or other explosive material on any County forest lands,
boat landings, recreational areas and special use areas, except exhibitions
of fire works given under the direction or by the permission of the
Committee or its authorized agent.
(14)
Firearms. No person shall possess or have under their control any firearm, airgun, bow, crossbow, slingshot or dangerous weapon as defined in § 939.22, Wis. Stats., unless it is unloaded and enclosed in a carrying case, in any County recreation area. Firearms, bows, and crossbows used for the purpose of participating in a State hunting season with a valid State hunting license are authorized at boat landings, public access areas, special use areas, silent sports trails located outside County recreation areas, and other County forest lands. See § 14.18 of this Code for regulations related to hunting and trapping in County owned campgrounds.
[Amended 5-18-2021 by Res. No. 57-2021, effective 6-4-2021]
(15)
Pet Regulations for Recreation Areas. No person shall allow pets to enter any public building, swimming beach, picnic area, playground, or concrete pad surrounding a water pump within any County recreation area. Pets are allowed in all other areas of County recreation facilities, provided they are leashed and under the owner's control at all times. No person shall allow their pet to deprive or disrupt the enjoyment or use of any County recreation area by others. Regulations pertaining to pets on formally designated Silent Sports Trails are listed under § 14.13(21). Regulations pertaining to pets at designated campgrounds are listed under § 14.18(4)(c).
[Amended by Res. No. 53-2014]
(16)
Horses. No person shall ride a horse on any formally designated silent
sports trails or have a horse in any County recreation area. Organized
events or commercial rides will require Committee approval as set
forth in 525.5 of the current County Forest Fifteen-Year Plan.
(17)
Bicycles. No person shall ride a bicycle in any County recreation
area except on asphalt roads or parking areas, unless signed or formally
designated otherwise.
(18)
Athletics. No person shall play or practice any outdoor sport or
other games in a manner that could injure, disturb, or inconvenience
others.
[Amended by Res. No. 53-2014]
(20)
Silent Sports Trail Facilities.
[Amended by Ord. No. 3-2015]
(a)
No motorized vehicles are allowed on silent sports trails except
those being used for inspection, maintenance, or as authorized by
the Forestry Department.
(b)
No walking, snowshoeing, bicycling, sledding, or mode of travel
other than that of skiing is allowed on trails designated and periodically
groomed for cross-country skiing during periods when said trails are
snow covered. The following silent sports trails are included in this
category:
(c)
Ski trails can be crossed by other County approved recreational
trails under the following conditions:
1.
Trail intersections must be formally approved by the Oneida
County Forestry, Land, and Recreation Department and designated as
such with signs.
[Amended 5-18-2021 by Res. No. 57-2021, effective 6-4-2021]
2.
Alternative use recreational trails can only bisect ski trails
in the most direct manner possible. Trail crossings must be at or
close to a 90° angle.
(e)
Use of trails in a manner or direction contrary to posted signs
is prohibited.
(f)
A nontransferable valid trail pass is required by individuals
18 years of age and older to bike, ski, or snowshoe on trails designated,
signed, and otherwise maintained specifically for said activities.
1.
Annual Trail Passes are available for a cost to be set by the
Committee. Annual Trail Passes are valid for a one-year period from
January 1st through December 31st of each calendar year.
[Amended 5-18-2021 by Res. No. 57-2021, effective 6-4-2021]
2.
Daily Trail Passes are available for a cost to be set by the
Committee. Daily Trail Passes are only valid for the date that is
entered on the registration form.
[Amended 5-18-2021 by Res. No. 57-2021, effective 6-4-2021]
3.
Trail users must have a valid trail pass in their possession
while biking, skiing or snowshoeing on designated trails.
4.
Trail passes become valid upon a completed registration form
and appropriate user fee being submitted to the Oneida County Forestry,
Land, and Recreation Department in any one of the following acceptable
methods:
[Amended 5-18-2021 by Res. No. 57-2021, effective 6-4-2021]
a.
Depositing the completed registration form and appropriate user
fee into an Oneida County self-registration drop box. A self-registration
drop box is located at the entrance of each formally designated non-motorized
trail facility that requires a trail pass for designated uses.
b.
Depositing the completed registration form and appropriate user
fee into any U.S. Post Office mail receptacle.
c.
Submitting the completed registration form and appropriate user
fee to an attendee at any government office or business location listed
on the trail pass registration form.
(g)
Pet regulations for Silent Sports Trails:
1.
When silent sports trails are located within the boundary of a formally designated County recreation area, pet regulations for County recreation areas supersede those for Silent Sports Trails. The following silent sports trails, or segments thereof, must follow pet regulations for County recreation facilities listed under § 14.13(15):
2.
Pets are permitted on all silent sports trails when said trails
are not snow covered, provided that said pets are under the owner's
control or leashed.
[Amended by Res. No. 53-2014]
3.
Winter Ski Trail Pet Regulations. The following regulations
are enforced when ski trails are snow covered or being periodically
groomed for cross-country skiing:
[Amended 5-18-2021 by Res. No. 57-2021, effective 6-4-2021]
a.
Pets are not allowed on the following ski trails: that portion
of the Washburn Silent Sports Trail System maintained for skiing,
and that part of the Cassian Two-Way Ski/Bike Trail lying south of
the point where the trail intersects Sheep Ranch Road.
b.
Pets are allowed on the following ski trails: Enterprise Winter
Silent Sports Trail, that part of the Cassian Two-Way Trail lying
north of the point where the trail intersects Sheep Ranch Road, and
the Nose Lake Ski/Bike Trail.
4.
Snowshoe Trail Pet Regulations. The following regulations are
enforced when snowshoe trails are snow covered:
(21)
Elevated Platforms and Portable Tree Stands.
(a)
The construction or use of any permanently elevated platform,
commonly referred to as a permanent tree stand, on Oneida County Forest
land is prohibited.
(b)
Screws, nails, lag screws, screw steps, spikes, or other similar
devices are damaging to trees, therefore they are prohibited for use
in trees on Oneida County Forest land.
(c)
Portable tree stands may be used on Oneida County Forest land
providing that they do not damage trees, and they have the owner's
name, address, and telephone number clearly printed on or attached
to the stand. Portable tree stands can be placed on Oneida County
Forest land not more than one week prior to the opening day of Wisconsin's
first big game hunting season, and must be completely removed no later
than one week after the closing date of Wisconsin's last deer season
the following year.
(d)
Elevated platforms and portable tree stands found in violation
of 14.13(21) of the General Code of Oneida County, Wisconsin will
be removed by forestry department employees, destroyed, or sold at
County auction. A person found in violation of any portion of the
aforementioned ordinance is subject to a citation and monetary forfeiture.
(22)
Ground Blinds. A ground blind means a structure, enclosure, or any
material, natural or manufactured, placed on the ground to assist
in concealing or disguising the user or occupant for the purpose of
taking game. The following types of ground blinds are legal on Oneida
County Forest land:
(a)
Dead Natural Material Ground Blind. These blinds must be completely
made of materials natural to the area such as dead leaves, branches,
bark, or naturally fallen trees. Screws, nails, lag screws, screw
steps, metal spikes, wire, nylon rope, or other nonbiodegradable materials
may not be used to fasten materials together or to trees.
(b)
Portable Manufactured or Portable Constructed Ground Blind.
These blinds must be clearly portable and be completely removed from
the Oneida County Forest at the end of each day's hunt unless they
have the owner's name, address, and telephone number clearly printed
on or attached to the blind. Fasteners, if used to attach or anchor
the blind, cannot damage any living trees or penetrate the cambium
of a living tree and must be completely removed with the blind at
the end of each day's hunt. Owner identification is not required on
this type of blind.
[Amended by Res. No. 53-2014; 5-18-2021 by Res. No. 57-2021, effective 6-4-2021]
(c)
Seasonal Manufactured or Seasonal Constructed Ground Blind.
These blinds include all other blinds not meeting the requirements
of either Type (a) or Type (b), including portable manufactured or
portable constructed ground blinds if not removed daily. Type (C)
blinds can be placed on Oneida County Forest land one week prior to
the opening day of Wisconsin's first big game hunting season and must
be completely removed no later than one week after the closing date
of Wisconsin's last deer season the following year. The name, address,
and telephone number of the blind owner must be clearly printed on
or attached to the blind. Fasteners, if used to anchor or attach the
blind, cannot damage any living trees or penetrate the cambium of
a living tree and must be removed with the blind.
[Amended by Res. No. 53-2014]
(d)
Any ground blinds found in violation of § 14.13(22) of the General Code of Oneida County, Wisconsin, will be removed by Forestry Department employees, destroyed, or sold at County auction or by a publicly posted sale. A person found in violation of any portion of the aforementioned ordinance is subject to a citation and monetary forfeiture.
[Amended by Res. No. 53-2014; 5-18-2021 by Res. No. 57-2021, effective 6-4-2021]
(1)
Special Consideration Permits. Recreation structures, facilities,
or areas may be reserved by County residents for special purposes,
subject to approval by the Committee. The Committee, or its appointed
agent, at its discretion, shall issue a permit and may set a charge
or security deposit for this facility. Any person to whom a permit
is issued by the Forest Administrator, or other authorized personnel,
shall be bound by the provisions of all County ordinances and State
laws as though the same were provided in each permit.
(2)
Peddling and Soliciting. No person shall peddle or solicit any business,
offer or advertise items for sale, distribute handbills or other advertising
matter, post unauthorized signs or decorative matter on any County
owned lands, structures or property; or use County property as a base
of commercial operations for soliciting or conducting business, peddling
or providing services within or outside such lands, structures or
property unless first authorized by the committee or its authorized
agent.
(1)
APPROVED SNOWMOBILE TRAILS
OFFICIAL TRAIL CLOSING
OFFICIAL TRAIL OPENING
SNOWMOBILE
SNOWMOBILE ROUTE
SNOWMOBILE TRAIL
Definitions.
All snowmobile trails that receive State funding under Ch.
350 and are sponsored by the Oneida County Forestry Department or
trails in which Oneida County holds the land use agreement, or trails
on land owned by Oneida County. These trails are designated on the
official County snowmobile map, a copy of which is kept on file in
the Forestry Office, Courthouse, Rhinelander.
That date selected by the Oneida County Forestry Department
in conjunction with the Oneida County Snowmobile Council and which
is published on the Oneida County website, designating the approved
snowmobile trails closed for snowmobile use.
[Amended 5-18-2021 by Res. No. 57-2021, effective 6-4-2021]
That date selected by the Oneida County Forestry Department
in conjunction with the Oneida County Snowmobile Council and which
is published on the Oneida County website, designating the approved
trails opened for snowmobile use.
[Amended 5-18-2021 by Res. No. 57-2021, effective 6-4-2021]
Any engine powered vehicle of a design which uses sled type
runners or skis, is propelled by a continuous track, and which requires
snow or ice for efficient travel.
A highway designated for use by snowmobile operators adopted
by the respective town or municipality and posted with signs by area
snowmobile clubs.
A marked trailway on public property or on private property,
subject to public easement or lease, designated for use by operators
of snowmobiles by the Oneida County Forestry Department, but excluding
highways except those highways on which the roadway is not normally
maintained for other vehicular traffic by the removal of snow.
(2)
Restricted Use of Snowmobiles.
(a)
No person shall drive a snowmobile on any land under the supervision,
management, or control of the Department that is posted or gated as
closed to such use.
[Amended 5-18-2021 by Res. No. 57-2021, effective 6-4-2021]
(b)
No person shall drive a snowmobile at a speed in excess of 10
miles per hour on any portion of an approved snowmobile trail that
is posted with yellow sign indicating "Slow," "Steep Hill," "Dip,"
"Turn," or other caution.
(c)
Operators of a snowmobile on approved snowmobile trails must
stop at all locations marked with a red sign indicating "Stop."
(3)
Restricted Use of Snowmobile Trails.
[Amended by Ord. No. 3-2015]
(a)
No person shall operate any bicycle, four-wheel drive vehicle,
passenger car, off-road vehicle, truck, all-terrain vehicle, utility
terrain vehicle, or motorcycle on any approved snowmobile trails without
the written permission of the land owner or lessee, except for trail
maintenance and/or inspection activities.
(b)
No person shall operate any snowmobile on any approved snowmobile
trail until officially opened by the Department.
(c)
No person shall operate any snowmobile on any approved snowmobile
trail after such trail is officially closed by the Department.
(d)
No person shall deface, destroy, or remove any snowmobile sign
posted on any approved snowmobile trail.
(e)
No person shall post any unauthorized signs on any approved
snowmobile trail without the written permission of the Committee or
its agent.
(f)
No person shall leave an unattended vehicle or place an obstruction
on the groomed portion of any approve snowmobile trail.
(g)
Pedestrians, including skiers, using approved snowmobile trails
must yield to all snowmobiles on said trials.
(h)
Operation by youthful operators is restricted and defined in
§§ 350.5 and 23.33(5), Wis. Stats.
(i)
No person shall operate a snowmobile in a careless way or at
a rate of speed which would endanger person or property of self or
others.
(j)
No person shall operate a snowmobile off the leased 16.5 foot
right-of-way and onto the private land along the designated snowmobile
trails.
(k)
No person shall operate a snowmobile contrary to state laws
or regulations.
Special exceptions may be granted by prior approval of the Committee.
[Added by Ord. No. 114-99; amended by Res. No. 63-2012]
(1)
ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLE
ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLE ROUTE
ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLE TRAIL
DESIGNATED ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLE TRAILS
OFFICIAL ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLE TRAIL CLOSING
OFFICIAL ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLE TRAIL OPENING
UTILITY-TERRAIN VEHICLE
Definitions.
Is defined in § 340.01(2g), Wis. Stats.
A highway or sidewalk designed for use by all-terrain vehicle
and/or utility-terrain vehicle operators by the governmental agency
having jurisdiction as authorized by § 23.33, Wis. Stats.
A marked trail way on public property or on private lands
subject to public easement or lease, designated for use by operators
of all-terrain vehicles and utility-terrain vehicles by the Oneida
County Forestry Department, but excluding roadways or highways except
those roadways which are not seasonally maintained for motor vehicle
traffic.
Trails that have been designated by the Oneida County Forestry
Department as being open for use by operators of all-terrain and utility-terrain
vehicles, and are identified on official County All-terrain vehicle
trail maps, copies of which are kept on file in the Oneida County
Forestry Office, Court House, Rhinelander, Wisconsin. All other motorized
vehicles are prohibited on designated all-terrain vehicle trails when
said trails are officially classified as open for all-terrain vehicle
use, except for those motorized vehicles used for forest management,
logging, and trail maintenance activities.
That date selected by the Oneida County Forestry Department
and which is published on the Oneida County website, classifying designated
all-terrain vehicle trails as being closed for all-terrain vehicle
and utility-terrain vehicle use.
[Amended 5-18-2021 by Res. No. 57-2021, effective 6-4-2021]
That date selected by the Oneida County Forestry Department
and which is published on the Oneida County website, classifying designated
all-terrain vehicle trails as being opened for all-terrain vehicle
and utility-terrain vehicle use.
[Amended 5-18-2021 by Res. No. 57-2021, effective 6-4-2021]
Is defined in § 23.33, Wis. Stats.
(2)
Restricted Use of All-Terrain Vehicles and Utility-Terrain Vehicles.
[Amended by Ord. No. 49-2015]
(a)
No person shall operate a motorized vehicle other than an all-terrain
vehicle or utility-terrain vehicle, as defined by Oneida County, on
a designated all-terrain vehicle trail without the written permission
of the Oneida County Forestry Department, except for motorized vehicles
used for forest management, logging, and trail maintenance activities.
(b)
No person shall drive an all-terrain vehicle or utility-terrain
vehicle at speeds in excess of 10 mph on any portion of an approved
all-terrain vehicle trail that is posted with a yellow sign indicating
"slow," "steep hill," "dip," "turn," or other caution.
(c)
The operator of an all-terrain vehicle or utility-terrain vehicle
on a designated all-terrain vehicle trail must stop at all locations
marked with a red sign indicating "stop."
(d)
No person shall operate an all-terrain vehicle or utility-terrain
vehicle with tire chains, tracks or studded tires on a designated
all-terrain vehicle trail or on land owned by Oneida County that is
entered under the County Forest Law § 28.11, Wis. Stats.,
either as Forest Lands or as Special Use Designation Lands.
{amended 5-18-2021 by Res. No. 57-2021, effective 6-4-2021]
(e)
No person shall operate an all-terrain vehicle or utility-terrain
vehicle on any trail that is designated by the Department as a dual
winter use snowmobile/ATV/UTV trail when the temperature on the trail
at a point four feet above the trail surface, measured in the shade,
is 28° F. or higher.
[Amended 5-18-2021 by Res. No. 57-2021, effective 6-4-2021]
(f)
No person shall deface, destroy, or remove any all-terrain vehicle
trail signs posted on a designated all-terrain vehicle trail.
(g)
No person shall operate an all-terrain vehicle or utility-terrain
vehicle at a rate of speed that is unreasonable or improper under
the circumstances, or in any careless way so as to endanger the person
or property of another.
(h)
No person shall operate an all-terrain vehicle or utility-terrain
vehicle which has been mechanically or otherwise altered from the
manufacturer's specifications so as to generate additional speed,
traction, or noise.
(i)
Off-road motorcycles, minibikes, go-carts, and other non-street-legal
vehicles may not be operated on the County Forest road system. The
County Forest road system shall be signed with ATV/UTV route signs
to indicate the road is legal for ATV and UTV operation.
[Amended by Ord. No. 22-2003; Ord. No. 63-2003; Ord. No. 95-2012; 9-15-2020 by Res. No. 64-2020, effective
10-2-2020; 9-15-2020 by Res. No. 68-2020, effective 10-2-2020; 5-18-2021 by Res. No. 57-2021, effective 6-4-2021]
(j)
All-terrain vehicles and utility-terrain vehicles are authorized
for use on existing woodland trails that have not been designated
as closed to motorized use by the placement of a gate, sign, earthen
berm, or other similar blockade across said trail. Any attempt to
circumvent a gate, sign, earthen berm, or other similar blockade with
any motorized vehicle is prohibited. All-terrain vehicles and utility-terrain
vehicles are prohibited from traveling off-road, off-trail, or cross-country
in the County Forest and must remain on roads or woodland trails designated
as open for all-terrain vehicle and utility-terrain vehicle use.
[Added by Ord. No. 53-2008; amended by Res. No. 35-2013]
Opening Date: May 22 thru December 2.
(1)
CAMPGROUND
CAMPING
CAMPING PARTY
CAMPING SEASON AT DESIGNATED CAMPGROUNDS
CAMPING UNIT
CAMPSITE
DISPERSED CAMPING
DISPERSED CAMPING SEASON
FIREWORKS
OCCUPANCY
PET
Definitions.
Any tract of County Forest Land designated by Oneida County
and managed by the Oneida County Forestry, Land, and Outdoor Recreation
Department exclusively for camping purposes. The boundaries of campgrounds
shall be marked with signs stating "Campground Boundary".
The use of any shelter such as a tent, trailer or motor vehicle
for temporary residence or sleeping purposes.
Any individual, family or, unorganized group, occupying a
single campsite. A camping party may not exceed six individuals.
That period from May 22 to December 2.
[Amended 6-16-2020 by Res. No. 41-2020 (Ord. No. 4-2020),
effective 6-30-2020; 5-18-2021 by Res. No. 57-2021, effective 6-4-2021]
A single shelter used for camping by a camping party, except
those used exclusively for dining purposes. A single shelter is defined
as a recreational camping trailer, pop-up camping trailer, motor home,
truck camper, or tent.
A portion of a campground that is designated for use by a
camping unit.
The use of any shelter such as a tent, trailer or motor vehicle
for temporary residence or sleeping purposes on County Forest property
outside of a designated campground.
[Added 5-18-2021 by Res.
No. 57-2021, effective 6-4-2021]
Dispersed camping is allowed year-round by permit for not
longer than 14 consecutive days.
[Added 5-18-2021 by Res.
No. 57-2021, effective 6-4-2021]
As defined in Wis. Stats., § 67.10, to include
anything manufactured, processed, or packaged for exploding, emitting
sparks, or combustion, which does not have another common use.
A camping unit, as defined, has been set up in a usable condition
for camping.
A domesticated dog or cat.
(2)
Campsite Registration.
(a)
Campsite use shall be on a first come, first serve basis. No
sites will be reserved.
(b)
Campsites designated as being accessible for the physically
disabled.
1.
Campsites designated as being accessible for the physically
disabled can be registered by a camping party if one or more members
of said camping party have in their possession a valid, state issued,
Identification Card indicating that the card holder is Physically
Disabled.
2.
When a campsite designated as being accessible for the physically
disabled is the last unoccupied site in the campground, a camping
party without a physically disabled member can register said site.
(c)
An individual or a camping party may register only one campsite.
(d)
The fee for an individual campsite is to be set and revised
from time to time by the Forestry, Land and Recreation Committee.
[Amended 6-16-2020 by Res. No. 41-2020 (Ord. No. 4-2020),
effective 6-30-2020]
(e)
Campground Registration Form.
[Amended 5-18-2021 by Res. No. 57-2021, effective 6-4-2021]
1.
Prior to setting up a camping unit a Campground Registration
Form most be properly filled out in its entirety and deposited in
the Campsite Registration Receptacle.
2.
Satisfactory completion of the following items, as determined
by a designated Oneida County Official, shall constitute a properly
filled out Campsite Registration Form:
a.
All information requested on the Campsite Registration Form
must be provided in full, in a neat and legible manner. Any missing,
falsified, or non-legible responses to the requested information on
the Campsite Registration Form could result in said form being considered
invalid.
b.
The individual registering the campsite, as determined by the
name of the individual listed on the Campsite Registration Form, must
be 18 years of age or older and must occupy the campsite.
c.
The appropriate campsite registration fee, in the form of either
a personal check made out to the Oneida County Forestry Department
or cash, must be enclosed within said Registration Form.
d.
Upon completion of the Campsite Registration Form, said form
must be deposited in the Campsite Registration Receptacle less the
Campsite Registration Receipt.
(f)
Campground Registration Receipt.
[Amended 5-18-2021 by Res. No. 57-2021, effective 6-4-2021]
(g)
No refunds shall be given on camping permits, except in the
case of an emergency as determined by the forest Director. Said decision
can be reviewed by the Forestry, Land and Recreation Committee.
(3)
Campground Occupancy and Use Regulations.
[Amended 5-18-2021 by Res. No. 57-2021, effective 6-4-2021]
(a)
Only one camping party may occupy a single campsite.
(b)
Unless accompanied by a parent or legal guardian, all persons
not having obtained the age of 18, occupying a campsite shall have
in their possession a statement of consent signed by a parent or legal
guardian.
(c)
All camping parties must set up a camping unit, as defined,
in a usable condition for the entire period of registered occupancy.
Sleeping in cars or on the ground in the open is not permitted.
(d)
A maximum of two camping units, with only one being a truck
camper, motor home, pop-up camping trailer or recreational camping
trailer, may occupy a single site.
(e)
No more than two motor vehicles (not including ATVs and UTVs)
shall be permitted at any one campsite including the camping unit
if said is a motor vehicle.
[Amended by Res. No. 35-2013]
(f)
All camping permits expire at 2:00 p.m. on the last day of the
registered period. The campsite must be completely vacated by 2:00
P.M. on the last day of the registered period.
(g)
All camping units must be set up within the graveled portion
of the campsite.
(h)
It is unlawful to park any motor vehicle, including ATVs and
UTVs, at any campsite except upon the parking area therein provided.
(i)
A maximum of one ATV or UTV is allowed for each member of a
registered camping party.
(j)
No person shall camp and no camping unit shall remain in a campground
for a period in excess of 14 nights in succession. Thereafter, the
camping unit must be removed from the property for at least five days
before the camping party is eligible to return.
(4)
Campground Use Regulations. The following regulations pertain to
campgrounds located on Oneida County Forest land.
(a)
General Campground Use Regulations:
1.
Quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. Gas powered generators
may not be used during quiet hours.
2.
Only members of registered camping parties are allowed in the
campground between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.
3.
Lewd, vulgar, boisterous, unnecessarily loud behavior, disorderly
conduct, littering, unauthorized selling or destructive acts and tampering
with County property is strictly prohibited.
4.
The removal of trees or wood products including, but not limited
to, branches, tree tops, logging residue, firewood, pulpwood, boltwood
or sawlogs from campgrounds owned by Oneida County is prohibited unless
the individual or group removing said wood products holds a valid
written permit to do so that has been issued by the County Forest
Director.
5.
The washing of cars, persons, pets, cooking utensils or clothing
is prohibited within fifty-feet of any water pump, water fountain,
or drinking water outlet within Campgrounds.
6.
The cleaning and/or field dressing of fish and game is prohibited
within Campgrounds.
7.
No sewer or grey water waste shall be permitted to drain to
the ground surface. Said waste must be disposed of at a licensed disposal
facility.
8.
Picnicking in campgrounds is prohibited except for registered
camping parties and their guests.
9.
With the exception of edible fruits, nuts, wild mushrooms and
wild asparagus for personal consumption, no person may destroy, molest,
deface, remove or attempt to remove any living natural vegetative
growth from campgrounds.
10.
Registered campers and their guests are required to deposit
all refuse and recyclable waste material they generated while staying
at an Oneida County campground in receptacles designated for said
materials, prior to their final departure from the campground.
11.
Only refuse and recyclables generated by registered campers
and their guests, during the course of their stay at a campground
managed by the Oneida County Forestry Department, may be deposited
in the designated waste and recyclable receptacles provided in the
campground.
12.
Screws, nails, lag screws, screw steps, spikes, or other similar
devices are prohibited for use in trees on Oneida County Forest land
and within Oneida County Forest Campgrounds.
13.
No person shall ride a horse, or have a horse in any County
owned campground.
(b)
Campfires and Firewood Regulations:
1.
To reduce the risks of introducing harmful non-native invasive
species, no firewood may be brought into the Oneida County Forest,
including recreational areas and campgrounds, from outside Oneida
County.
2.
Registered campers staying at a designated County owned campground
may collect dead and down woody material located within said campground
for use as firewood during their registered stay at the campground.
No limbs, branches or bark may be taken from standing trees, nor shall
any standing trees be felled.
3.
No person shall start, tend or maintain any fire except for
cooking or heating and then only in designated fireplaces, fire-rings,
or grills in any County owned campground.
4.
The removal of trees or wood products including, but not limited
to, branches, tree tops, logging residue, firewood, pulpwood, boltwood
or sawlogs from County owned campgrounds is prohibited unless the
individual or group removing said wood products holds a valid written
permit to do so that has been issued by the County Forest Director.
5.
No person shall leave any fire unattended at designated fireplaces,
fire-rings, or grills or throw away any matches, cigarettes, cigars,
pipe ashes or any embers without extinguishing them, and then only
in the proper receptacle.
6.
During periods of elevated fire danger, further fire restrictions
may be imposed. In the event further fire restrictions are imposed,
a notice will be posted at the campground registration station.
(c)
Campground Pet Regulations:
1.
The number of pets, as defined, that a registered camping party
may bring into a campground is limited to a maximum of 2.
2.
Pets must be kept on a leash not exceeding eight feet in length.
3.
Excessive noise created by pets will be considered a nuisance
and the owner of said pets may be subject to expulsion from the campground
without refund and may be given citation.
4.
It is unlawful for any person to allow their pet to run, roam,
or walk at large at any time.
5.
Pets must be attended by and be under the control of a member
of the registered camping party to which the pet belongs at all times.
6.
While within an Oneida County Forest Campground, all pet fecal
droppings must be cleaned up immediately by a member of the registered
camping party to whom the pet belongs, and disposed of in the trash
receptacle.
7.
Pets are prohibited from entering any building except working
dogs such as seeing-eye dogs.
8.
Pets are prohibited from being on the concrete pads surrounding
water pumps.
(d)
Firearm, Fireworks, And Pyrotechnic Device Regulations
1.
No person shall fire, discharge, explode, or set off fireworks,
pyrotechnic device, or any other explosive material within campgrounds.
2.
Within campgrounds located on Oneida County Forest land, it
is unlawful for any person to have in his or her possession or under
his or her control any firearm or air gun as defined in § 939.22(2),
Wis. Stats., unless it is unloaded and enclosed in a carrying case,
or any bow, crossbow or slingshot, unless it is unstrung and/or enclosed
in a carrying case.
(f)
Vehicle Operation, Parking, and Road Use Regulations within
County Forest Campgrounds are as follows:
1.
It is unlawful for any person to park, stop, or leave standing
whether attended or unattended, any vehicle in a manner which is blocking,
obstructing or limiting the use of any campground road, trail, sidewalk,
formally designated parking area, or contrary to posted notice.
2.
No person shall operate any vehicle at a speed in excess of
10 miles per hour or contrary to official traffic signs within any
campground.
3.
No person shall operate any motor vehicle in a reckless or dangerous
manner or contrary to any federal or state law or any County ordinance.
4.
ATV and UTV use is restricted to parking areas, graveled portions
of camp sites, the designated, signed ATV/UTV trail and the graveled
campground road except where signed closed to ATVs and UTVs.
5.
No vehicles may be parked within the campground except those
owned, leased or rented by members of registered camping parties between
the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.
(5)
Dispersed
camping regulations. The following regulations pertain to remote camping
on Oneida County Forest property:
[Added 5-18-2021 by Res. No. 57-2021, effective 6-4-2021[1]]
(a)
A permit issued by the Department is required to camp outside
of designated campgrounds. This permit is available from the Forestry
Office. The fee for such permit shall be determined by the Committee.
(b)
Permit is valid for a maximum of 14 consecutive days as shown
on the permit.
(c)
The permit must be obtained prior to setting up a camping unit
and must be displayed on the camping unit in such a manner that it
is visible and readable from outside the camping unit.
(d)
Camping shelter must be occupied daily and may not be vacated
overnight or stored at the site.
(e)
Each camping unit must obtain a permit and no more than three
camping units are allowed in one group.
(f)
Permits are available only for those persons who are 18 years
old or older.
(g)
Camping unit must be set up outside the right-of-way of any
public road. Camping units or vehicles may not block travel on any
road or trail.
(h)
No camping within 1/4 mile of any designated Oneida County Forest
Campground. No camping within any designated park, recreation areas
or at boat landings.
(i)
No camping within 50 feet of any waterbody, ATV/UTV, snowmobile,
ski, bike, snowshoe or hiking trail while such trail is open for its
intended use.
(j)
No camping allowed within the boundaries of an active timber
sale.
(k)
Damage to vegetation or landforms is prohibited except to build
an adequate fire ring. Driving of screws, nails, bolts or the like
into trees is prohibited.
(l)
Campfires are allowed but must follow all applicable County,
town or state regulations. A three-foot-wide bare mineral soil break
around the fire is required when ground is not snow-covered.
(m)
Only dead down trees may be collected for firewood. No standing
trees or brush, alive or dead, may be cut. No firewood may be brought
onto the County Forest from outside Oneida County. No firewood may
be removed from County Forest property without first obtaining a firewood
permit.
(n)
Fires must be completely out and cold to the touch when not
attended. Permittee will be held responsible for any fire started
by them that becomes uncontrollable or causes any damage. Fires may
be prohibited during elevated fire danger. Contact the Forestry Department
or Wisconsin DNR for current fire danger.
(o)
The use of fireworks is prohibited on County Forest land.
(p)
Campsite must be clear of all debris/litter upon vacating the
site. All material brought in must be carried out and properly disposed
of.
(q)
All human waste must be buried a minimum of six inches to eight
inches deep and a minimum of 50 feet from any road or trail and 200
feet from any water body. Please pack out all toilet paper and feminine
hygiene products.
(r)
Any camping unit that has a septic holding tank must empty septic
at an approved dumping facility. No holding tank contents may be dumped
on the ground or in any water body.
(s)
Campsite must be returned to as near a natural condition as
possible upon vacating site.
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This permit may be revoked by verbal or written notice for any
violation of the terms of the permit or any County, state or federal
law or regulation. No refund will be given.
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[1]
Editor's Note: This resolution also redesignated former Subsection
(5) as Subsection (6).
(6)
Evictions. Any person or persons may be evicted from the campground
or from a dispersed campsite for violation of any State Law, Federal
Law, Oneida County Ordinance or Campground Regulation. The period
of time for which a person may be expelled is 48 hours, or for the
period of their camping permit, whichever is longer. No evicted person
may return to the property before the eviction period has elapsed.
Persons evicted are not eligible for refund of any unused camping
fees.
[Amended 5-18-2021 by Res. No. 57-2021, effective 6-4-2021]
