Campgrounds are patrolled regularly to provide security and service to visitors. A. DNR Forestry asks all overnight campers to help protect state forests by only using designated campsites. Designated campsites have fire rings that contain flames and litter containers that prompt campers to dispose of garbage properly. However, dispersed camping is allowed in state forests. Overnight camping is not allowed at developed day-use areas.
Campsites consist of a cleared area, fire ring, and table.
In addition, vault toilets, level parking spurs, garbage containers, and drinking water are provided at campgrounds that charge a fee. Many campgrounds also have hiking trails, water access sites, and swimming beaches. Most day-use areas are equipped with picnic tables, fire rings, drinking water, and toilets. In the last 10 years, the most popular campgrounds and day-use areas have been reconstructed and improved with new facilities. Group camping areas have been developed at several campgrounds.