For Hub City Times

WISCONSIN RAPIDS – The Wood County Parks and Forestry Department has announced that county parks will open on May 1.

Camping reservation can now be made through the office for the entire camping season, May 1 – Oct. 31.  Dexter County Park remains open through the gun deer season with only self-registration allowed past Oct. 31. Dexter County Park now allows ATV access in certain areas of the park.  Ten new campsites will be constructed along the designated route. Reservations must be made seven days prior to the first night’s stay.

There are now nine shelters available to rent.  Two new ones added this year include the ATV Shelter on State Highway 54 and an open shelter inside the Dexter Campground. These can be reserved one year in advance of the event.

For more information, visit http://www.co.wood.wi.us/departments/parks/, call 715-421-8422, or find them on Facebook.