Importation of Firewood
Barron County and the City of Cumberland have banned the importation of firewood from outside of the county. Wood for campfires can be purchased from campground caretakers or local firewood outlets. (You must have a receipt!)
Barron County and the City of Cumberland have banned the importation of firewood from outside of the county. Wood for campfires can be purchased from campground caretakers or local firewood outlets. (You must have a receipt!)
Boat Launch Fee
Waldo Carlson Park (Red Cedar Lake) and Veteran Memorial Park (Prairie Lake) have a $5.00 daily or a $20.00 seasonal boat launch fee. Boat launch permits can be purchased at the parks from the park caretakers. Seasonal permits can be purchased on this site by choosing PERMITS on the navigation menu on the left. Please present proof of purchase to the park caretaker at either Waldo Carlson Park or Veterans Memorial Park between May 1st and September 30th to receive your numbered sticker. The numbered sticker entitles the purchaser to unlimited in-and-out boat launch privileges at both Veterans Memorial and Waldo Carlson Parks during the 2024 boating season.
Welcome to Barron County Parks ReservationsWaldo Carlson Park (Red Cedar Lake) and Veteran Memorial Park (Prairie Lake) have a $5.00 daily or a $20.00 seasonal boat launch fee. Boat launch permits can be purchased at the parks from the park caretakers. Seasonal permits can be purchased on this site by choosing PERMITS on the navigation menu on the left. Please present proof of purchase to the park caretaker at either Waldo Carlson Park or Veterans Memorial Park between May 1st and September 30th to receive your numbered sticker. The numbered sticker entitles the purchaser to unlimited in-and-out boat launch privileges at both Veterans Memorial and Waldo Carlson Parks during the 2024 boating season.
The Barron County Forestry, Parks and Recreation Department welcomes you to enjoy our park facilities. Our goal is to make your stay pleasant and memorable.
This site allows you to reserve campsites and shelters and to purchase permits. Use the navigation menu below or on the left to make your selection. Please be sure to read the park policies and rules for your selections and to read the reservation instructions carefully.
Please be aware that campsite reservations require a separate reservation fee for each campsite reserved. A credit card is required to make a reservation. The cardholder name and address must match the name and address used when setting up your Barron County Parks Reservation account. Camping fees and reservation fees are charged to your credit card immediately. Reservation fees and electronic payment fees are non-refundable. The credit card processing company will charge you a fee as follows: credit card charges up to $50, will be $1.50; charges up to $100 will be $3.00; charges up to $200 will be $6.00. E-check charges will be $1.50 for anything up to $10,000. All eligible cancellations will be refunded in the form of a check.
Please help keep our parks clean and our forests green. Thank you for using Barron County Parks and Forests and enjoy your stay!
