Lake Joy Campground

Registration and Arrival Check-In Procedure - Check-in time Monday through Thursday is 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm. - If you cannot arrive during this time period, alternative arrangements must be approved by the office. - Check-in time Friday and Saturday is 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm. - If you cannot arrive during this time period, alternative arrangements must be approved by the office. - Check-in time Sunday is 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm. - If you cannot arrive during this time period, alternative arrangements must be approved by the office. - Check-out time is noon on the day of departure unless prior arrangements have been made. - Please note: we do not allow "Early Check-Ins". - For the courtesy of our camping guests and staff, we request that you strictly adhere to this policy. - Check-out time is 12:00 pm on the day of departure. - Check-outs after 12:00 pm are charged a standard day pass rate for each member of the camping party. - Day guests of registered campers are charged an additional $10.00 per day per adult (13 and over), $5.00 per day per child (3 - 12 years old), children 2 and under are free. - All-day guests must leave by 11:00 pm. - Additional overnight campers will be allowed on a registered camper's site (space permitting) for an extra charge of $10.00 per adult per night and $5.00 per child per night. - While each park attempts to accommodate your exact spot request, the on-site manager has the ultimate decision for spot placement. Camping - Camping groups of all adults must all be over the age of 21. - I.D. will be requested at the time of check-in for all adult parties. Lake Joy Campground Guidelines 2025 - Low season store/office hours: Sun 10 am – 3 pm…..Mon – Thu 10am – 5pm…..Fri – Sat 10 am – 7 pm. - High season store/office Hours: Sun 10 am – 3 pm…..Mon – Thu 10am – 5pm…..Fri – Sat 10 am – 9 pm. Emergency - In an emergency, call 911 and then call 1-608-762-5150 so that emergency personnel can be directed to your location by campground staff. - We have a 911 public emergency phone located outside front of office. - For assistance 24 hours a day, call 1-608-762-5150 (office). - Bring any questions or concerns to the attention of a staff member as soon as possible during your camping stay so that we may resolve the issue in a timely manner. - For a tornado warning, campground sirens will sound. - The storm shelter is located at the office in the basement. Weapon - No weapons allowed anywhere on the campground. Children - Children (12 & under) must be supervised by an adult everywhere on the campground. - All children 16 and under must have an adult to supervise at the swimming area. - All children 12 & under and non-swimmers must wear a coast guard approved life jacket to use the lake at all times. Helmets - Helmets are required for all children & teens when riding bikes, skateboards, razors etc. - No riding after dark. Pool - Life jackets (as available) may be rented at the office for $5.00 per day. - No lifeguards are on duty. - There is a separate roped-off swim area with water toys for children 10 and under only. - Adults may assist children on the toys in the children’s swim area, but please do not go on the toys yourselves. - No food or beverages are permitted in the water or on the inflatable water toys. - Safe use of inflatable toys is required. - No jumping off the “Freefall Swim Slide”. Jumping is only allowed off the “Aquaglide Hammer”, trampoline, swim mat & swim float. - Roughhousing will result in loss of swim area privileges. Campground - The campground store has firewood, bait, ice, snacks, limited grocery items, camping/fishing supplies, L.P., and gasoline available for sale. - Cash or credit cards only. - No ATM available. Guest - All guests of campers must stop at the office, pay applicable fees ($10 per adult…..$5 per child 3-12) and get a car pass. - Non-seasonal campers’ guests must leave by 11 pm. - Please inform guests of fees/hours prior to their arrival. Quiet Hours - Quiet hours are 11pm – 9am. - Please be considerate of your neighboring campers by keeping all noise at a reasonable level (music, voices etc.). - No refunds if you are asked to leave. Fishing - Fishing does not require a license. - No live bait is allowed except for worms (available at the office). - You may keep 30 pan fish per person per day. - All other fish besides pan fish are catch and release. - Clean fish at the designated fish cleaning table and discard the remains at that garbage can only. Boat - The boat ramp is open during the same hours as the office. - Campers are responsible for making sure that their boats needing access to the boat ramp are either placed in or taken out of the water during this time. - Boats are rented to campers 16 years of age and older at: 10 am/12 pm/2 pm/4 pm. - Pedal boats, canoes, kayaks, & flat bottom boats are $10/hr. - Boats with trolling motors are $20/hr. - Boats are rented at the office. - Boat rentals are dependent on safe wind speeds, and the discretion of staff. - Life jackets are included. - Only electric trolling motors may be used on the lake. Firewood - Only Wisconsin-certified firewood (proof of purchase required) may be burned on the campground. - Firewood is available at the office. - Keep fires in designated fire pits. - No bonfires. Pet Policy - Dogs (limit of 2) must be leashed at all times. - No loud or excessive barking allowed. - Dogs are not permitted anywhere in swimming areas including grass, sand, or water. - You may not leave dogs unattended at your campsite. - All dog waste must be bagged and deposited in garbage cans. ATVs - ATVs may be driven only from campsite to trails. - UTVs and golf carts may be driven by licensed drivers anywhere on the campground. - Any child, who is not licensed, may only drive an ATV with adult supervision Speed Limit - Speed limit is 10mph. Game Room - The game room is open during office/store hours. - Safe use of games expected. - Game room equipment can be checked out at the office. Basketball - Basketballs, volleyballs, and disk golf are also available to borrow at the office. Rugs - No rugs, mats, or carpets may be placed on the grass at your campsite. Fireworks - Fireworks, lighted sky lanterns, or drones are not permitted on the campground. Campsite - Do not move any picnic tables or fire rings from any other site to your site. Garbage - Deposit all trash in designated garbage cans or dumpsters. - Grey/black water may be emptied at the dump station upon departure only. Showers - The showers and laundry are open 24 hours per day. Laundry - If you need a change for the laundry, it is available at the office. Reservation - Our policy requires that all reservations are paid in full at the time of booking. - Holidays (unless otherwise stated) require a 3 night minimum stay. - Advance reservations are requested and can be paid by Visa, MasterCard, Discover or American Express. - If paying by check, it must be received within 5 business days of making the reservation. - Sorry, no personal checks are accepted at check-in time. - Refunds, minus 50% per reservation total are given if reservations are cancelled at least. Campground Warranties/Disclaimers: - Campground prohibits discrimination against any camper because of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, veteran status or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal or state law. - Campground will do its best to ensure that the services and amenities offered are provided. - Campground will not be responsible for any loss or damage to a camping unit that is not directly attributable to the campground or its employees. - Campground assumes no responsibility for damage to any property owned by campers that results from severe weather, wind, fires, floods, or any other acts of nature. - Campground owners reserve the right to temporarily close the campground or any portion of the campground for extenuating circumstances due to weather, safety concerns, or other problems which may arise and are out of the owners’ control. - The state of Wisconsin recognizes that there is an “Inherent Risk of Camping” associated with outdoor activities, and as such, the campground is immune from civil liability as outlined in Wisconsin Statute 895.519. - Campground makes no representations, warranties, or guarantees other than those stated in these terms and conditions.