STURGEON BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) – Door County is allowing campgrounds to open starting Friday — but with certain restrictions.
The county’s health department announced one week ago that campgrounds were being closed in an effort to slow the spread of the new coronavirus.
That closure was originally scheduled to last until May 15, but has now been lifted.
However, the county health department says campgrounds must follow these guidelines:
Only non-dependent camping sites/units (i.e., sites/units with their own bathrooms, kitchens and showers) may be occupied;
Limit all sites/units to members of a single household or living unit;
All other private gatherings of any number of people at a site/unit are prohibited;
Campers need to maintain social distancing of six feet with anyone outside of their household group;
Prohibit the use of buildings or public spaces that would encourage social gatherings of any number of people, including closure of exercise facilities, hot tubs, picnic areas, public bathrooms and showers, swimming areas, and swimming pools;
Staff shall routinely clean surfaces of commonly touched by campers with an EPA registered product for use against Coronavirus.
Campground owners shall encourage social distancing, hand hygiene, and cleaning in the workplace to protect employees.
Comply with Emergency Order #28 “Safer at Home”, including the requirements of Sections 13.b (selling groceries and medicine), 13.d (restaurant operations), and 13.e (bar operation);
Prohibit guests from congregating in lobbies or other common areas and provide adequate space to adhere to social distancing requirements while queuing for front desk, store or other services; and Comply with all other applicable Wisconsin Department of Health Services guidelines for businesses.
