Beaver Creek - Connecting People With Nature

FACILITIES

Overnight accommodations for up to 130 people

Two lodges that can be rented to different groups:

Main Lodge has a dining hall, recently renovated commercial kitchen, and indoor wood-burning fireplace. Renting this lodge gives you access to the cabins (each sleeps 20). There is a stand-alone bathhouse in the center of the camp.

Cedar Lodge has been recently updated and features a kitchen, meeting area, and bathroom with two attached dorms (each sleeps 15).

Fire ring for each lodge

A tenting area

Pets are not allowed on the premises

GROUP RATES

Half Day (2½ hrs or less):
$4 person ($50 min)
Special rate for nonprofits:
$3 person ($40 min)

Day: $6 person ($75 min)
Special rate for nonprofits:
$5 person ($60 min)

Overnight:
$13 person ($150 min or $300 for whole camp)
Special rate for nonprofits:
$12 person ($125 min)

Tenting: $7 person
Special rate for nonprofits:
$6 person

If your group is using any cabin or one of the lodges, the standard overnight fee applies to all tenters.

Naturalist: $2 person
($25 min), added to use fee

Observatory: $50 for one
dome, $75 for both domes

Skis or Snowshoes:
$50 for registered group

A deposit and contract are
required for reservations.
Cancellations made 60 days
in advance are charged a
$25 cancellation fee. Less
notice results in the forfeit
of your deposit. Prices are
subject to change without notice.

Plan a Group Visit

Bring your school, youth group, or club to our Wisconsin nature reserve. It's the perfect place to explore our natural world or escape for a workshop or retreat. We offer many fun, educational activities throughout the year.
[ Plan your activities for your group. ]
[ View complete list of reserve policies. ]

Day Trips & Overnight Trips

Most day trips arrive between 9-9:30 am and stay until 1:30-2 pm. Typically, we meet as one large group first to allow the Naturalist to go over rules and the day's schedule (four to six activities).

Overnight trips check-in at 1:30 pm and check-out at 1 pm. If you plan on arriving or departing later, please check if space is available. A check-out form must be completed before departure. For groups staying more than three nights, the state law requires the health person to have at minimum the completion of the American Red Cross Emergency Course and CPR training.
[ View the Overnight Planning Guide. ]

Group Visit Checklist

All groups must:

Reserve a date at Beaver Creek Reserve, call 715.877.2212.

Arrange busing and obtain parent permission slips.

Return your deposit and contract.*

Send in activity schedule at least three weeks prior to visit. Naturalists are also available to help you plan your trip.
[ Plan your activities for your group. ]
[ View the Activity Planning Guide for teachers. ]

Arrange chaperones and provide them with instructions. Fees and laws require one adult for every 10 students from six to 18 yeas old and one adult for every five students under the age of five.*** [ View the Chaperones Handout. ]

Instruct the members of your group:
    …that Beaver Creek Reserve tries to minimize waste.
        Lunches and drinks should be in reusable (or least
        recyclable) containers. [ View the Clean-Up Handout. ]
    …to dress according to the weather (i.e. sun, rain, bugs)
        Activities outside will take place unless weather is severe.

Divide students into groups of eight to 12. Provide each with a name tag with their name and group name on it before arrival.

Turn in payment or billing information before you leave.** Clean-up all areas that your group used. Cleaning procedures are posted in each room with the necessary equipment.

* Deposit amount based on length of stay and number of people.
   Deposits are waived for school districts.
** Failure to properly clean the facilities will result in $25 per hour charge.
*** State law requires at least one chaparone to have completed the American
      Red Cross Emergency Course and CPR training regardless of the length
      of overnight stay.

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PHOTO TOUR

Take a tour. You'll be amazed at all that our Wisconsin nature reserve has to offer!