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What is a campground?
A campground is defined as any parcel or tract of land, owned by a person, the state, or a local government, which is used for the purpose of providing campsites for:
- Non-permanent overnight use by four or more campsites or
- Non-permanent overnight use by one to three campsites if the parcel or tract of land is represented as a campground.
- Note: Represented as a campground means to advertise using the media, a sign, or a symbol.
Inspection Look Up
We license and inspect around 15 public campground establishments to ensure that you and your family are safe while visiting these locations.
If you are ever interested in seeing past inspection reports of your favorite campground , you can look up the inspection report by clicking the button below.
Licensing Logistics
Licenses are valid each year from July 1 to June 30. Each license expires on June 30. Licenses issued after April 1 will be valid until June 30 of the following year.
Every year an annual routine inspection will be completed for all licensed establishments. These inspections are not usually scheduled, an inspector will complete the routine inspection during normal business hours.
A license is only good for the person and the location the license was issued to.
LICENSES ARE NOT TRANSFERABLE. This means that if you change ownership you will need to obtain a license under the new owner.
If you are trying to pay for renewals please click the button below for payment options.
If you have questions or need help please email or call our office.
New Campground | Change of Ownership | Adding Campsites
If you are thinking of opening a campground in Sheboygan County or adding new campsites to your additional campground, please take the time to review the following information about the licensing process and requirements.
It is against the law to operate a campground without a license.
Campground plan approval is required prior to beginning the construction phase of the expansion of capacity in an existing campground.
YOU WILL NEED TO SUBMIT:
▢ Campground Plan Review application
▢ Map of the intended campground (is not required to be created by an architect or engineer)
▢ Send all required items to: environmental.health@sheboygancounty.com
To pay for your license please click the button below for payment options
If you have questions or need help please email or call our office.
Helpful Resources
Campground Plan Approval Application
Wisconsin Rec-Ed Camps 2021 FAQs
Guidelines for Special Event Campgrounds
Special Event Campgrounds Application
Questions and Resources
Do you have questions about campgrounds in Sheboygan County?
Contact us at (920) 459-3207 or email at environmental.health@sheboygancounty.com.
4/3/2025