Section 78.22. Primitive camping.

 

(1)   General. The operator of a camp shall maintain each primitive camping area in a safe, clean, and sanitary manner conducive to public health.

(2)   Water supply. Drinking water taken on hikes and trips away from a primitive camping area shall be from a water supply that is safe for human consumption.

(3)   Toilets. A primitive camping area not provided with approved toilet facilities shall have separate designated areas for each sex for toilet use. At minimum, toilet usage in these areas shall comprise a slit trench with earth backfill. The toilet areas shall be located at least 50 feet from a stream, lake, or well and at least 75 feet from a camp, tent or other sleeping or housing arrangement.

(4)   Solid waste. Garbage and refuse generated in primitive camping areas shall be carried back to the central camp area for proper disposal as required under s. ATCP 78.15 .

History: Cr. Register, January, 2001, No. 541 , eff. 2-1-01; CR 08-073 : renum. from HFS 175.17 Register January 2009 No. 637 , eff. 2-1-09; correction in (4) made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 7. , Stats., Register January 2009 No. 637 ; renum. from DHS 175.22 Register June 2016 No. 726 ; correction in (4) made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 7. , Stats., and correction in (3) made under s. 35.17 , Stats., Register June 2016 No. 726 .