CCW in Wisconsin state park campgrounds?

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Going camping at governor thompson state park over memorial day. I live in IL. I have IL and UT ccw permits.
Any restrictions for carrying concealed in camp?
 
Straight from the horse's mouth.....

  1. Possession of firearms in state parks and state fish hatcheries
    If I have a license to carry a concealed weapon, or I am a qualified former law enforcement officer, can I now carry a loaded and uncased firearm in a Wisconsin state park or state fish hatchery where firearms are normally required to be unloaded and encased?

    Beginning on Nov. 1, 2011, a person with a concealed carry license will be allowed to possess a handgun which is loaded and uncased (concealed or unconcealed), and a qualified former law enforcement officer may possess the type of firearm they qualified with and which is indicated on their certification card, loaded and uncased (concealed or unconcealed) in a Wisconsin state park or state fish hatchery. This exemption however does not allow such persons to hunt or discharge their firearm in the Wisconsin state park or state fish hatchery, nor does it allow bringing the firearm inside state owned buildings on these properties which are posted with signs that provide notice that firearms are not allowed in the building.
 
One other thing to consider. The law here in GA is worded virtually the same and carry is allowed in MOST State Parks. But... some of the state parks are near lakes that are managed by the Army Corps of Engineers. Firearms are not allowed to be carried in those parks. This is not widely known and since this is Federal and not state I'd think it would be true in all states. Even though state law says you can, it would be a good idea to make sure who actually manages the park.

A direct quote from GA's park regulations.

A person possessing a valid weapon-carry license to carry a firearm valid in this state may carry such firearm on Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites, except on sites where carrying such firearm is prohibited by federal law. Firearms except those that are unloaded, cased and stored are not permitted on sites that are leased, federal Army Corps of Engineers property, including:

  • Red Top Mountain
  • Seminole
  • George T. Bagby
  • Don Carter
  • Florence Marina
  • Tugaloo
  • Hart
  • Bobby Brown
  • Richard B. Russell
  • Elijah Clark
  • Mistletoe
 
The above listed website is a great resource.

If someone is concerned about a specific park, Google it, find a number for admin of that park, or for the WI State Parks system, call and ask.
 
I've carried in several WI State parks without issue, but as noted on the site, remember that nearly all the buildings will be posted no guns, so depending on your plans that can be an issue.
 
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