Section ATCP 79.11 - Campsite use, designation, location, and density(1) CAMPSITE USE. No operator may allow a campsite to be occupied by the same individual for more than 8 continuous months in any 12 month period.(2) CAMPSITE DESIGNATION. The operator shall clearly mark each campsite with an alpha or numeric symbol that is a minimum of 2 inches in height and visible from the campground's internal road system. This rule first applies to an existing campground symbol when the symbol is changed or replaced on or after February 1, 2016.(3) CAMPGROUND MAP. The operator shall maintain a current and accurate map of the campground. The map shall the show the layout and location of each campsite and operator-provided camping unit or tourist rooming house. The operator shall make the map available to all campground occupants during registration or on request.(4) CAMPSITE LOCATION. (a)Hazards. A campsite may not be located in an area of a campground that is subject to the accumulation of water or in any other area that would constitute a health or safety hazard. Note: The location of campsites and campground attributes in a flood plain or shore land area must be approved by local zoning or the DNR. See ch. NR 115 and s. NR 116.12(2) (b) as enforced by the department of natural resources. Contact your local DNR office or local zoning office for more information.
(b)Sources of odor or flies.1. A campsite may not be located within 100 feet of a barn or enclosure housing an animal, a petting zoo, or other source of odors or flies. This paragraph first applies to campsites created after February 1, 2016.2. This provision does not apply to dogs and cats in individual campsites or for other animals as approved by a variance under s. ATCP 79.02(2).(5) CAMPGROUND DENSITY. Except as provided under s. ATCP 79.27, the operator shall ensure that the density of the campground is as follows: (a)Individual campsites. An operator may designate no more than 20 individual campsites per acre of campground. Each campsite is limited to 6 campers or an individual family.(b)Group campsites. An operator may allow no more than 80 campers per acre in a group campsite.Wis. Admin. Code Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection ATCP 79.11
Renumbered from DHS 178.11 Register June 2016 No. 726; correction in (4) (b) 2., (5) made under s. 13.92(4) (b) 7, Stats., Register June 2016 No. 726, eff. 7/1/2016