AJ Taylor3 hours agoLast Updated: April 16, 2021
The Winnebago County Conservation Board will open their two county campgrounds, at Thorpe Park and Dahle Park, on Friday, April 30th! On that day, all utilities will be available and the tables and fire rings will be set out. Both parks also have pit toilets that will be ready for use.
There have been some changes to the camping rates according to Winnebago County Naturalist Lisa Ralls.
Camping is limited at either site to two weeks per stay. According to Ralls, people will be able to pay their camping fees using cash or checks. However, the WCCB has a new option that will make camping at Winnebago County parks more convenient this year.
AJ Taylor2 hours agoLast Updated: April 16, 2021
The Winnebago County Conservation Board wants to remind people that Thorpe Park, located five miles west of Forest City, is closed to all turkey hunting. Winnebago County Conservation Board Director Robert Schwartz outlined the hunting parameters.
Thorpe Park remains closed to hunting because it is widely used by the public, especially in the spring, for a variety of recreational activities such as camping, hiking, fishing, picnicking, etc. Those who are concerned about where the hunting border is will be able to see the visible posted warning signs.
If people have questions about the borders between these three areas, they can visit the WCCB web site at www.winnebagoccb.com or contact the Winnebago County Conservation Board at 641-565-3390.
AJ Taylor6 hours agoLast Updated: April 14, 2021
The Winnebago County Conservation Board will open their two county campgrounds, at Thorpe Park and Dahle Park, on Friday, April 30th! On that day, all utilities will be available and the tables and fire rings will be set out. Both parks also have pit toilets that will be ready for use.
There have been some changes to the camping rates according to Winnebago County Naturalist Lisa Ralls.
Camping is limited at either site to two weeks per stay. According to Ralls, people will be able to pay their camping fees using cash or checks. However, the WCCB has a new option that will make camping at Winnebago County parks more convenient this year.
All campsites at Dahle are numbered and include electrical outlets, and no more than one camping unit is allowed per campsite. Dahle Park is located 4 miles northwest of Lake Mills and also includes water, a pit toilet, a shelter house, and access to the Winnebago River.
Camping rates at the WCCB’s other campground at Thorpe Park will remain the same at $12/night for electrical sites and $8/night at the two non-electrical sites. As at Dahle, all campsites are numbered and only one camping unit is allowed at each site. Thorpe Park is located five miles west of Forest City and includes water, pit toilets, a shelter house, a rental cabin, a small fishing lake (Lake Catherine), and hiking trails.