East and West Wazee County Parks, Black River Falls, Wisconsin

East Arbutus County Park is located on the shores of beautiful Lake Arbutus, which is host to a variety of water-based recreation including fishing, water-skiing, swimming and pleasure boating. The park has a 187 campsites of which 136 have electricity. Approximately 70 campsites are on the lake. There are 38 ATV campsites of which 26 are electric and just opened in 2007. The park has showers, picnic and play areas, a shelter building, boat launch, swimming beach, hiking trails and two handicap accessible campsites. None of the sites have water or sewer hookups, but water is available throughout the park and the park has its own dump station. The ATV sites offer the off-road enthusiast access to hundreds of miles of ATV/motorcycle trails in the County. ATV’s and motorcycles are allowed direct access to their campsites in this area. A new section opened in 2007 which has 26 sites with electric. A new shower house in this area was also opened in 2007. This is the only location ATV's and motorcycles are allowed to operate in the park. A posted speed limit of 5 MPH is in effect at all times and no riding is allowed in the park during quiet hours, which run from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. Campground attendants are on duty between Memorial Day and Labor Day to assist you during your stay. Law enforcement personnel patrol the park.

West Arbutus County Park is also located on the shores of Lake Arbutus. The park is host to 44 campsites (36 electric and 8 non-electric). The park has flush toilets, showers, a shelter building, boat launch, playground and a swimming beach. 15 of the campsites are located on the lakeshore. The park is within a short walk of the Village of Hatfield, which offers fine dining, entertainment, and other activities. For a schedule of events in the Hatfield area, contact the Chamber of Commerce at 336 North Water Street, Black River Falls, WI 54615, or call 800-404-4008.

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