City of Tomahawk Campground & Park Facilities
900 W Somo Avenue, Tomahawk, WI, 54487
Last Updated: August 4, 2025
Closed Dates: October 14 - April 26
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Campground Overview
Check In
Check In Time: 12AM | We offer self check-in only, please confirm your site on your reservation and proceed directly to that site when you arrive.
Activities
Swimming Outdoors, Fishing, Volleyball, Biking, Boating, Canoeing, Historic Sightseeing, Kayaking & Canoeing, Kayaking, Wildlife Viewing, Mini Golf, Stargazing
Rules
* Violations of any laws, ordinances, or rules may lead to arrest or ejection from the park.
* All decisions made by City or Park officials are final.
* Park attendants will check on campground and fees every morning.
* Maximum continuous stay of 14 days.
* Camping registration must be completed before occupying site.
* Camping and parking in designated areas only.
* Please observe the 10mph speed limit. Only street registered motor vehicles are allowed in the campsite area.
* Quiet time is 10:00pm to 6:00am. No generators. Please be considerate of your fellow campers.
13.)SEVERE WEATHER
It is your responsibility to monitor weather to insure your own safety
* No cutting of trees or damage to the equipment.
* Pet Policy: 2 pets per site. $3 for each additional pet (4 pets max). Pets must be on a leash when outside of vehicles. Owners are responsible for immediately removing animal feces for the grounds.
* No holding tank sewage may be dumped in the park. A sewage dump station is located at the Tomahawk City garage on the corner of Railway Avenue and Spirit Avenue.
* Campfires are required to be in the fire rings. Please do not move fire ring.
6.) DAMAGES/ADDITIONAL EXPENSES
Group and responsible person will be billed for damages to park property, excessive cleanup costs, or significantly underestimated attendance. All or part of the security deposit submitted may be retained to cover stand damages/expenses. An additional charge may be assessed if security deposit does not adequately cover the cost of said damages/expenses.
7.) BEER (FERMENTED MALT BEVERAGE) DISTRIBUTION (ONLY)
Beer (fermented malt beverage) distribution is permitted in the reservation area when a valid permit is procured. There is a $5.00 per day fee. 8.) AMPLIFICATION EQUIPMENT Amplification equipment requires approval by the Park and Recs Committee. The use of radios is permitted; common courtesy is requested when selecting a volume level.
5.) BOAT LANDINGS
Boat landings are to remain open to the public. There is a $2.00 per day or a $20.00 annual boat landing fee. Failure to pay this fee at time of launch can result in fines and forfeitures.
9.) ADJACENT FACILITIES/PARKING
Parking lots, restrooms, playgrounds, etc. are open to the public, NOT EXCLUSIVE TO PERMIT HOLDER. Vehicles cannot be parked on the grass at Veterans Memorial Park.
10.) ADMISSIONS/SALES/DONATIONS
If you plan to charge admission, have sales of any kind, or collect donations, a permit from the Park and Recs Board/Common Council will be required. Please contact the Clerk's Office for further information. This includes sale of food and beverages; tickets for rides, games, raffles or door prizes, novelty items, t-shirts, etc. Notify the Clerk's Office immediately if plan to have sales or collect donations.
11.)DOGS/OTHER ANIMALS
For the enjoyment of all park patrons, dogs are required to remain on a 6' leash.
4.) MUNICIPAL ORDINANCES
User permit is subject to all municipal ordinance in addition to all rules and regulations governing parks and parkways and can be terminated immediately at the discretion of the Park and Recs Department or Tomahawk Police Department if the terms of this application
12.)DECORATIONS
Use decorations that will not cause damage to park property. Masking tape on painted surface is prohibited.
1.) APPLICATION/APPROVAL
Requests for reservations for a calendar year will be accepted beginning the first business day following January 1st of the calendar year. Applications must be made by an adult 18 years of age or above, who will assume primary responsibility for enforcing park policies, guidelines, and procedures during the picnic/special gathering. Applications for use will be on a first come, first serve basis with all fees due upon application.
3.) REFUNDS/CHANGE OF DATE
In case of cancellations, permit fee can be refunded ONLY if, at least TWO (2) WEEKS prior to reservation date. Refunds are not issued due to unfavorable weather conditions. Refunds will only be issued if park is closed.
CAMPGROUND RULES
* No littering, please make sure all refuse is placed in provided containers.
2.) RESERVATION SEASON
Reservations can be made for May 1-October 31, weather permitting.
* Parking vehicles on the grass is not permitted at Fishing Unlimited and Music on the River Pavilions.
DUMP STATION
There is a dump station at the City Garage located at 415 W Spirit Ave Tomahawk, WI 54487. The station can be found behind the building. The dump station is available 24 hours but water at the station will close down mid to late October, weather depending. It is $10.00 per dump; envelopes are provided to place payment in at the station. An annual dump station permit can be purchased at City Hall (23 N 2nd St Tomahawk, WI 54487) for $25.00.
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