County and Village Campgrounds

There are several exceptional village and county campgrounds maintained in Black River Country. Please note that in Jackson County, village- and country-run campgrounds cannot be reserved and are available first come, first-serve basis. Payment of site fees is on the honor system—please leave your fee in the receptacle provided at each site.

See below for County camping regulations.

**Please note** Park amenities subject to change without notice.

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Clark County Russell Memorial Campground

Located in southwest Clark County on Lake Arbutus (821 acre lake). Russell Memorial offers water frontage, ATV trail access, full RV hookup and rustic tent camping.
W8180 CTH J, Merrillan, WI 54754
(May 1 - Sept. 15) 715-333-7948
(Sept. 15 - May 1) 715-743-5140


Crawford Hills


East Arbutus


Gile Memorial Village Campground


Hixton Village Campground


Merlin Lambert


Wazee


West Arbutus


Park Regulations

Vehicle Admission and Dive Fee Required - Motor vehicles require an admission sticker to use East and West Arbutus and Wazee Lake Recreational Area from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day weekend. This fee was instituted to protect campers from excess traffic and unnecessary disturbances.

Park and Office Hours: Parks are open to visitors from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. The park office is open daily with extended hours on weekends.

Camping
Quiet hours are from 11:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.

  • Campsites must show occupancy the first night of the permit, unless other arrangements are made with the Park Manager.
  • If a site is left unoccupied, the site will be reassigned.
  • One camping unit per campsite unless authorized by management.
  • Each campsite is set up for one family unit (a non-family unit consists of not more than 5 persons.)
  • All camping permits expire at 3 p.m.
  • Permits may not exceed 21 nights per campsite.
  • No refund of camping fees.
  • You may extend your stay by renewing your permit by 10:00 a.m. on the expiration date.

Off-Road Vehicles may drive only on designated trails and areas. No off-road vehicle use is allowed in any campground except Crawford Hills ATV-Motorcycle Park.

Fires and Fireworks - Due to fire danger in our area, fire must be used cautiously. Fires must always be in designated fire rings or grills. Campfires may not be left unattended at any time. Fireworks are not allowed.

Pets may not be left unattended. The pet must be leashed at all times while in the park area. Leashes should be no more than eight feet in length.