Pets are welcome in Wisconsin State Parks when pet owners observe the following rules. These rules apply to all pets, except service animals assisting people with disabilities.

Using leashes helps prevent pets from bothering people, especially people with other pets. Leashing your pet can also help you control what your pet can eat and drink, helping insure its safety and health.

Pet owners are not allowed to let their pets interfere in any manner with the enjoyment of the park by others. Pet owners who fail to properly control a pet or whose pet creates a public nuisance or other disturbance, may be asked to leave the park or may be issued citations. Leaving your pet unattended for periods of time is inconsiderate to other park users and exposes you to potential problems.

Pet owners are responsible for proper removal and disposal of waste products by their pets. Waste should be disposed of in dumpsters or trash receptacles.

Loose pets may be seized and are subject to local laws pertaining to stray animals. Owners of loose pets may be ticketed. If your pet is lost, inform the Park headquarters and immediately call the local authorities to find the location of the nearest stray-jolding facility.

Leaving your pet unattended in the park is no fun for your pet and is inconsiderate to other park users.

Make sure your pet has plenty of water and food. Don't forget temperatures inside a closed vehicle in the summer can quickly reach dangerous levels for your pet.

Be careful when choosing the location to tie your pet when in the campsite so that children or other visitors will not be frightened or bitten.

Please walk your pet in designated areas only. Responsible pet owners clean up messes and dispose of waste in sanitary facilities.

Make sure your pet has a current rabies vaccination and has an identification tag in case it is separated from you. If you travel frequently with your pet, you may wish to buy your pet an additional identification tag that includes the number where somebody can be reached when you are not at home.

Bringing a pet to a park puts it into strange surroundings. If you're camping overnight your pet will be more secure and less prone to barking at strange noises if you keep it in your camping unit at night.

Remember pets are susceptible to ticks too. Be sure to check your pet for ticks.