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Campfires & Firewood

  • Small campfires are generally allowed in all campgrounds as long as the fire is contained within a stone or metal fire ring. This may be subject to change according to local burning bans in place during the festival.
  • Fire rings are available in limited quantities throughout the campground (first-come, first serve). We do NOT sell fire rings or take reservations. We suggest that you bring your own fire ring if you would like to guarantee a campfire at your site.
  • Cooking fires are allowed in all campgrounds as long as the fire is contained within a metal or freestanding grill. This may be subject to change according to local burning bans during the festival.
  • Tiki Torches, fireworks and other open flames will not be allowed in campgrounds.
  • ALL FIRES MUST BE ATTENDED TO AT ALL TIMES. Please put out your fire before leaving your campsite.
  • ABSOLUTELY NO BONFIRES OF ANY TYPE.
  • Firewood: Will be available for purchase on-site.
    • If you want to bring your own firewood its VERY important that you only bring wood purchased from a Wisconsin Certified DATCP vendor, such as a gas station or grocery store within 25 miles of our venue to reduce the spread of insect pests and diseases being brought into our campground.
    • Please DO NOT bring in your own wood scraps/wood from home.

The following guidelines apply to open burning during special events per DNR Administrative Codes and Wisconsin Statutes:

  • The local fire department requires that each campfire have a visible container of water near the campfire —1 gallon minimum requirement.
  • No outdoor fires if weather conditions make fires potentially hazardous.
  • SS 941.10 Individuals who handle burning material in a highly negligent manner will be guilty of a Class A misdemeanor. Highly negligent defined as a situation where a person puts another person’s property in danger.
  • SS 26.21 Any person who starts a fire may be liable for double the amount of damages done by a fire started by an individual due to negligence. Persons starting the fire will also be held responsible for the costs to the county or town of suppressing such a fire.
  • Ashes must be disposed of by thoroughly wetting them or by placing them in a covered metal container.
  • ABSOLUTELY NO FIREWORKS OF ANY KIND – including sparklers and firecrackers.
  • Violators will be issued citations on-site by the Eau Claire County Sheriff’s Department.
  • Fire Patrol will be conducted by event security.
  • Fire or medical emergency will be handled by Township Fire Department and Gold Cross and Township Ambulance service.