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Reminder: a valid Daily Permit or Annual Membership is required for access to parks and landings at all times, 24 hours each day between May 1st and October 31st each year.

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PERMIT BASICS

Access Vilas County parks and landings through a variety of permits and memberships to best suit your needs.

Vilas County has implemented annual membership and daily permit fees for all vehicle access to county parks, boat landings and river access landings.  A variety of flexible permit and membership options are available including daily permits and annual memberships for county residents, non-residents, Veterans/Disabled Veterans, and commercial operators.  Availability at each park and landing site is based on a space availability basis and may not be reserved in advance.

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All Daily Permits and Annual Memberships are completely license plate based so you will not receive a physical permit/sticker and you are not required to display anything on your vehicle.  For Non-resident Annual Memberships, you must purchase a membership for each vehicle you desire to utilize the parks and landings under your membership.  For infrequent use of an alternate vehicle you may also purchase a daily permit as needed.

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Please be sure to accurately enter your license plate number when purchasing a daily permit or annual membership to ensure your license plate number is valid when using a park or landing.

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Daily Permits

Daily Permits: $6.00

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3 Consecutive Days Permit: $18.00​

For daily users, a daily permit may be purchased using the TAP 'N EXPLORE permit system located on the signage at each park and landing. Simply scan the QR code with your mobile device camera, enter your vehicle’s license plate number, select a payment method and you are on your way to adventure!

NOTE:

* Vehicle User Access Fee apply to use of boat launch, even if you don't park your vehicle on-site.

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Annual Memberships

For frequent adventurers, select an annual annual memberships for county residents, non-residents, Veterans/Disabled Veterans, and commercial operator membership for easy access to all your favorite Vilas County parks and landings for the entire season!

Rules & Regulations

  • A valid daily permit or annual membership is required for access to parks and landings at all times, 24 hours each day between May 1st and October 31st each year.
  • Parking spaces are based on space availability on a first-come first served basis.
  • Overnight parking and camping are not allowed.  
  • Please help us keep our parks clean by disposing of any trash in the provided receptacles and taking everything with you that you brought in.
  • All users are required to adhere to any posted rules and regulations at each park and landing.
  • Vehicle Access User Fees Required Pursuant to Vilas County Ordinance: Chapter 16.07 (17)
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